Re: 1978 Sea Ray 197 Srv starter
I have a 1978 Sea Ray 197Srv with a mercruiser 470 engine. I am wondering if anyone knows what starter goes with this motor. I am trying to replace it and can't find one. A website/model or p/n would be greatly appreciated also. thanks, Joe
OK the starter for that motor is no longer made, it has been replaced by a new model 50-97499R3, which may also be no longer available
. But the good news, there is a brand new permanent magnet gear reduction starter available part # 2-2591-DR-2. You can find it here:
http://www.motorcityreman.com/memaoe5050502.html , or your local auto parts place should be able to get it for you. It is a marine rated starter. The new PMGR starter is only about 2/3 the size of the old one and does not require the brace, so it is a snap to install. Now you may not have a solenoid mounted on your starter, but that is no problem. Just wire your block mounted solenoid as a slave and you should be OK. Should be able to help with the wiring if you need it. Good luck.
