converting to electric start

[Plug]

I'm thinking about buying a 2001 25hp Yamaha with manual start. I'd like to convert it to electric. What's involved?

 

[JB]

Re: converting to electric start

Too much, Plug. Go find an electric start engine.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Harry Blanchard]

Re: converting to electric start

JB, I have been thinking of converting my 15 hp Yamaha to electric start. It appears that all of the critical parts are there, the ring gear' mount pad,etc. It would seem that all I would have to do is locate a starter, starter button and run wires. Am I wrong, if so, what else would have to be added?

 

[steelespike]

Re: converting to electric start

Harry its better to do your own post.<br />Not an expert but your basic list to convert to starter::Assuming you have a ring gear. Starter,Solinoid,cables for starter battery circuit,wires for start circuit,key switch<br />or start button.<br />Your motor may or may not have a charge circuit.<br />If it does you will need to figure how to wire it<br />to charge your battery.<br /> Its not a huge problem if there is no charge circuit just charge the battery occasionally.<br /> You can start a motor many many times without a <br />recharge.<br /> Good luck,<br /> Spike

 

[JB]

Re: converting to electric start

I agree with SteelSpike.<br /><br />You would also need an electric choke or primer mechanism.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[sonnie]

Re: converting to electric start

i would add a voltmeter to monitor condition of battery as well.<br /><br />sonnie

 

[Harry Blanchard]

Re: converting to electric start

You guys are right, but I was trying to add to his information, not detract from it. I scanned the starter system and without getting into the charging circuit it seemed pretty straight forward. I felt the big drawback was the initial outlay for a new starter. It starts easy enough, just feeling lazy sometimes and hate to reach back and tug.