using wrong starter, but it fits...will it hurt?

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phatmanmike

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i have a 1980 50hp evinrude that needed a starter, and i have a blown 1969 85hp evinrude, with a good starter, just for kicks, i tried it, and it fits, and it turns over, with ease, but now i have no spark, and it started before, without starter, by rope starting it, could new starter cause some adverse effect?
 
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Re: using wrong starter, but it fits...will it hurt?

Ya need to keep this all together on the same thread Mike. It makes it easier for everybody to keep up with. <br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty<br /><br />Edit: To answer the question about should the different starter make it not start, I'd say no.
 
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phatmanmike

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Re: using wrong starter, but it fits...will it hurt?

sorry, i had different problems so i made new questions for each. ok, now i know, and thanks ! ;)
 
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Re: using wrong starter, but it fits...will it hurt?

New starter will have NO effect on running or starting, unless you pulled a wire loose during installation. Remove starter and look around for a bad wire, since it's the only thing you did that caused the no-start condition..
 
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