New starter Chrysler 45 HP 1972

[LM10 boat]

Hi
I just got me my first boat, with a Chrysler motor on it.
But there is only manual start.
So i got this starter from Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/171216605512...&sojTags=bu=bu

I could use some technical help regards to how to install it.

What do I need other than the starter ?
Cable size
Solenoid
Start button

How to connect it all

Other stuff..

Thanks
Joe

 

[tommarvin]

Welcome Joe, IDK, there is a thread on here that explains it perfectly.You-tube may have a video explaining it.
It seems hard to me, there's lots of parts and costs.If theres anyway you can keep the manual start, I would,less to break.
This is a no brainer for this forum ,but a lot of back and forth effort on both sides, are you ready put forth some effort on your side. , for example, how do you know this is the correct starter, of a long list of parts you need.

 

[LM10 boat]

Hi
Im pretty sure its the correct model.
Its 1972 model and 45 HP, and according to the ebay page the starter I got is a retrofit.

What I would like to know is how many amps this retro starter needs.

When I know that, I can start figuring out size of cables and solenoid.

So if anyone knows the amps on a 45HP Chrysler starter ?

Joe

 

[jerryjerry05]

You probably will have trouble finding the parts to make it electric start
​Start looking at marine salvage yards.
Valley sales in Prudenville, Mi has a ton of older stuff, maybe he can help??
You will need the : starter bracket, wiring loom with switch/key, solenoid, #4 cables, and more.

 

[wickware]

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A few points and Pics:

1. Does this mean you will have an alternator/generator to charge the Battery? I have electric on my 1970 35 HP Chrysler w/o charging system. I charge with a charger approx every 5-6 fishing trips.

2. I fill my system is as yours could have been. I can manually start if my battery goes down.

3. Post some good Pictures showing where your starter will fit (engine block to flywheel).

4. A Clymer Manual at the least should help you. A good reliable marina if they will touch an engine that old.

5. I fill you have a good challenge unless you just use the starter and a battery to ?Simply Jump Start? the engine.

 

[LM10 boat]

Thanks for all the good replies.

Wickware, do you know or could you measure how many amps your starting motor pulls when it rotates ?

How many amps is your 12V battery ?

 

[wickware]

My unit is in storage now and Pics are from over the years from 1984. My Clymer manual shows good diagrams but no Amps. From a glance the starter motor system info does not get into amps.

 

[LM10 boat]

Just wondering how I will ever find out how big a battery I need for this starter..

 

[jerryjerry05]

Any battery with a CCA of 450 or bigger will work.
​NO deep cycle.