1975 9.9Johnson can it be changed to elec start?

[7mile]

I've got a 9.9hp 1975 Johnson that I have been "learning" how to reinstall the recoil and am wondering if it is possible to change to an electric start, and how involved is it?<br /><br />I have ordered the manual but am wondering also, how can I find the names and numbers of parts? Do they tell you in the manual or do I have to buy a seperate parts list?<br /><br />There was a little metal loop thing that went around a metal post that is now in the lake and the teeth on my plastic gear that turns the flywheel are wearing down and I am not sure how to identify and find the parts online. Thank you for any help.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: 1975 9.9Johnson can it be changed to elec start?

they tell you the names in the manual, there are parts diagrams and exploded pic views....<br /><br />i believe you CAN make it electric start, if it was available as an option for that year...., i dont know off the top of my head what year they started electric start, but it was around there somewhere.... <br /><br />if you can, you will need:<br />1 x starter<br />1 x selenoid<br />1 x ign switch, or push button style switch( no key needed w/push style0<br />1 x POS MARINE BATT cable, not auto style<br />1 x NEG MARINE BATT cable, " " "<br />misc wire to run from selenoid to starter, and from selenoid to ground.also wire to run for ign switch. <br /><br />also, you must have the electric start style flywheel, some had the hand recoil on top and no teeth on the outer edge, you have to check yours<br /><br />if i missed something, somebody else will chime in....<br /><br />check ebay for used parts, as starters are sometimes almost 200 bucks new.....maybe somebody is parting one out... also check with www.twincityoutboards.com

 

[7mile]

Re: 1975 9.9Johnson can it be changed to elec start?

Thank you so much for the great info, I will just order the manual and not pay extra for the parts catalog from the manufacturer then.<br /><br />My model did have an electric start version but my flywheel has the hand recoil so it might not be worth it? <br /><br />THanks again

 

[BF]

Re: 1975 9.9Johnson can it be changed to elec start?

I'm going from memory, but I think (?) the part the ended up in the lake was a spring-like wire thing that was used to connect the recoil starter to the little arm that is used to lock the flywheel and keep you from starting your engine when it is in gear (the starter "lockout"). You may be able to start your engine in gear now. Something you might wanna check... if so you gotta be careful about that. Don't wanna have it start at 1/2 throttle in fwd and throw you over the transom!!<br /><br />The gear on the recoil that pops up and engages the flywheel is called the starter "bendix". Easy enough to find the part & replace, I changed mine 2 seasons ago.<br /><br />Unless your using it on a sailboat or someother thing where you just can't reach it, is sure seems like it would be a lot of bother to put electric start on. If it's in tune, it should be a very easy starting motor.<br /><br />BTW, I didn't see "starter bracket" on the list of parts that you would need. There has to be something to hold the starter to the block, unless the starter itself has bolt holes in it.<br /><br />What Phatmanmike meant was that some motors didn't have teeth on the flywheel. Yours does, so you wouldn't need to change the flywheel if you were gonna put electric start on.<br /><br />Until you get your manual, look here.... lots of good info.<br /> 9.9/15 hp maintenance article <br /><br />BTW, a trick to winding the recoil spring is to take the handle off the rope, and with the recoil in place, wind all the rope on the spool (even the end) then wind the whole thing a couple turns (enough spring pressure so it pulls the rope in nicely), then use a screwdriver fish out the end of the rope in the spool while you hold the spool from unwinding. Thread the end back out the way it's suppossed to go, and tie handle back on. Before you start this you might wanna take the recoil right out to make sure the ends of the spring are still being held like they should be. Sometimes they break off or become "unbent" and slip out.<br /><br />good luck.<br /><br />Brent<br /><br />PS I forgot to mention, almost all parts (certainly the bendix) have the part number stamped on them. Take the old one to any OMC dealer, and they should be able to fix you up. Also if you go to a dealer, they have exploded diagrams, so even if you don't know the right name or part number, you can point and say "I need that". You do need to know the model number though (on transom bracket)