1987 Evinrude 55hp Electric Start Question

[jb593522]

This is my first post here, and I will apologize in advance if this a frequently covered topic. I did try the search button with no luck.

I just recently picked up what I believe is a 1987 Evinrude 55hp commercial. The model number on the motor is cj55rslp. My question is is there a way to convert this from the manual pull start to electric start? If so is it quite the hassle or is there a kit out there?

Ive spent quite a bit of time on google trying to figure this out with no luck. Again I apologize if this is a no brainer question and is easily answered!

Thank you in advance!!

 

[racerone]

If there is a ring gear you just bolt on a starter motor.----Add a solenoid and some wiring.-----Starter off 40 / 45 / 50 hp from many years will fit.

 

[jb593522]

It does have a ring gear. How would I go about figuring out what starter from other models would fit? And what solenoid?

Sorry for all the questions...I've never converted an outboard to electric start before.

 

[racerone]

Your motor was made for many years as a 40 / 48 / 50 / 60 HP----So look it up for those models from say 1980 to about 2000 model years.-----Find starter part # and solenoid part #.---And see what years they fit.----Very common starter to find.