BoatBanter.com - Converting pull cord motor into an electric start motor

The problem with implementing what you want to do, is the engine will
not have a ring gear on the flywheel for the starter to engage. Unless
the engine is optionally available w/ES, you would have to have the ring
gear custom made, adapted to the flywheel including clearancing the
engine shroud. Then, of course, finding a starter motor from a snow
blower, lawn mower, etc that would be compatible, having the ring gear
fabricated to match the starter's pinion gear pitch. Then, also, you
will have to devise a mounting scheme on the engine for the starter.
Additionally, probably will have to have a custom timing retard IC
module developed to reduce the load on cranking.
This is just for starting to develop a prototype setup.
JR

OldReliable wrote:

Are there devices out there that are made to convert pull cord motors
into electric motors? I have a 3.0 gamefisher motor but the pullcord is
very inconvienient and I'd love to hook up some sorta electric starter
and battery to substitute for the pull cord. Does this exist and if so
how can i find more information about whats available. For example,
what are some key words/categories i can use to search online for this?

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