The biggest difference between "lawn mower parts" and marine parts is that
marine parts go to extreme lengths to not have open sparks. A lawn mower
starter is not going to have the necessary covers or protection. I think it
would be VERY unsafe to even try to hook something like that up, better to
buy a motor with a starter built in.





"quizno mouse" wrote in message
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I have a real hard time cranking my pull start outboard ( shoulder
problems) I have a 6 hp Evinrude twin that I often use on small lakes
and I was wondering if I could remove the column type pull string
starter and install a small 12vdc lawn tractor type starter instead
and have a battery onboard to crank it up instead of dislocating my
shoulders all the time.
The wind-up starter is vertical and is about 7 inches in height that's
why I was hoping to substitute it for a small starter instead.
Could it be done and has anybody ever seen it done ?

Thanks for any help.