Johnson 18 HP Starter ?

[rmiker1]

Has any one installed a electric starter on an 18 HP , 1964 Johnson pull start , is it possible . the manuals & brochures show a starter electric starter as a part available :

 

[david_r]

Re: Johnson 18 HP Starter ?

i have one of those old '64 18hp evinrude fastwins.

mine has a starter ring and a plate to mount the starter but no starter.

ill have to keep my eye on this thread and see how it turns out.....availability and cost.

good strong little motors though

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Johnson 18 HP Starter ?

You'll pretty much have to find an electric start donor engine to get this done, I'm afraid. Try places like www.tcoutboard.com and other places that specialize in used parts.

The electric start option wasn't all that popular for that engine, so there won't be a lot of them around, either. Expect to pay a pretty penny, unless you can run down an old non-running 18 hp from around that year you can get for a parts donor.

 

[hammerhandle]

Re: Johnson 18 HP Starter ?

ive got a 63' with the electric start, a nice option to have if you plan to keep the motor a while.you might want to keep watch on ebay and try the place mentioned on above post.you will need the starter and mounting bracket,ignition switch(marine type), starter solenoid (omc)and wiring. it would be possible to install an electric choke but i use the manual choke pull knob. mine didnt have it.the 18 and 20 hp johnsons and evinrudes from about 62 thru 69 that have the electric start should be a close match to what you need. other years may work but with my limited knowledge someone here,possibly (Samo-ott,the 18 hp guru)will know more specifically.the original wiring from my motor was totally rotten so I fabricated all new wiring which was not difficult at all and with some wiring knowledge you can do the same.i will check to see if i have some pics available.cheers

 

[Brokeback Johnson]

Re: Johnson 18 HP Starter ?

Electric start on those engines is a nice option but increases the weight substantially.