Johnson Evinrude 20, 25, 30, 35 HP Remote Electric Start Conversion

[@aidenpoirier-barnes8361]

this is the only video i could find for remote control throttle and shifting, Thanks for being so detailed on installation process and how to do it!

[@rogerdeaver9038]

Excellent video, I have been trying to locate this information for at least a week. No one goes into the detail that you do. Thanks keep up the good work

[@lmt-adventures620]

Exactly what I need! My new favorite channel!

[@josephm40]

Stellar work as usual. Keep it up.

[@wernerfritsch6436]

18:18 Thank you for your comment on how to get around without the ring. I want to retrofit a charge coil on my 1994 15hp Evinrude and hesitated until now.

[@user-tq9zt7wk7m]

Welcome, thank you for this beautiful work

[@ljohns5582]

Excellent video!!!

[@phillowe3355]

Brandon, you are by far my favorite Utuber and do an awesome job explaining working on these old Johnson/evinrude..Ive have a 4 hp had a 6hp and 9.9hp..Now I have a 25 hp that Im trying to convert the wiring from brown 76 plug to a red plug... changing waterpump EVERY bolt snapped off,,every bolt you can think of...did you know that oxy/acetylene,,will melt the aluminum before bolt,,haha..fml. anyway sir Im learning allot from your videos, not sure yet how to wire a kill switch on a 76 points motor to a red plug electronic set,,may just run kill to choke actuator...anyway,, next project is try and find and install a electric lift on my next motor a 60 hp 80s evinrude

[@BrandonsGarage]

Thats easy! ...Well, not that easy.... Out of the red plug is a black wire, and a black wire with yellow stripe. Those who wires need to be connected to the 2 black wires going to the points on the ignition plate (under the flywheel) Now, the black wire is a ground wire, it cannot be connected anywhere else in order for this to work. I mention that because often times that black wire gets grounded. Sometimes it'll goto the stater solenoid, then branch off to the block, or it'll goto the block, then branch off to the solenoid somehow. That cannot happen. Out of the red plug, and straight to the kill circuit wires. It is also grounded inside the controller. The controller will have to be opened and the ground strap/bolt removed and taped off. Making sure the ground only goes to the ground terminal on the switch. This will eliminate the use of the ground signal out of the tachometer plug, buy you cant use that with a points engine anyway, so no real loss there. A new gearcase is available, and decently affordable; 038969 - $120ish from marineengine.com

[@Markb8608]

That's an amazing job. Good video

[@tomascharles5080]

Good job.

[@FoodPornNetwork]

As you laid everything out, my wallet and brain started puckering, uh yeah pull starting isnt so bad after all lol!

[@griffinhaas4571]

First off, great video! Second, I have an 89 johnson 20 horse tiller. I am looking to install electric start on it. What all do I need? Just a starter, flywheel, and starter wiring like the solenoid?

[@ktshoema1]

Thanks Brandon for this video. Do you still have the parts you took off? Someone did that conversion on my 20 and did not keep the pull start on top. The hole in the Cowl is annoying, would be nice to at least have it usable if needed as you said.

[@dougchurch9626]

I have a 1981 35hp evinrude that came with the boat i got last year, but has bouse wiring on it, where did you find all the wiring ect. And my carb is in pieces, choke is gone, no hold down, it just missing alot of pieces. Any help, would be appreciated

[@wish2fish37]

Brandon..I was wanting to do the electric start add on and I am confused on the stator I can use.The 1985 20hp I have calls for one number and I see 1989 to 1993 I believe has a different number but they look alike.Any help on this would be appreciated.I am trying to find one and or a parts motor and want to get the right stator.Everything else is straight forward.

[@dongesswin]

Can You do A video on all of your special tools for all of the various models you have worked on. I am really getting hooked on fixing OMC motors.

[@BrandonsGarage]

I plan on it, when they are displayed on the evinrude tool wall. That wont happen until my garage is done, so it'll be awhile.

[@therosses5]

@@BrandonsGarage it's done now, correct? 😉

[@quietclarence7998]

Hey Brandon I have a 28hp that has electric start and want to add a recoil to but can't seem to find the correct model. By chance would you beI interested in selling the recoil off this motor

[@lmt-adventures620]

I need some advice, I am not getting any spark on my Johnson 25hp. I took the plug coils off, as well as my plug wires, spark plugs, powerpack and swapped them one at at time with my Johnson 50hp that has spark Spark continued to show.) This should rule out the named components from my "no spark issue." Can you please tell me where to look next? Thanks!

[@johnfinn5558]

Did I miss it or did you not install the neutral lock out switch?

[@juliodanielbaca7419]

Wao I love this video that's what I want to do with my Johnson I'm going to study your video ,hey you the mannn I'll send you a video what I want to do thank you man

[@user-zx6vq3ue7s]

Hey Brandon, great videos. I have a question about the ring on the retainer support plate. It looks like it was lose I'm having problems with my timing plate not turning when throttling up. According to this old outboard also great videos . The lose plastic ring is the problem. What are your thoughts, again great videos please reply thanks GODBLESS

[@christianousa9193]

Do you have the part number for the ring that you used to set the stator and coil positions?

[@johngabonian6976]

Hi Brandon just cme across your video ive got a 25 that is dropping both cylinders under load ive replaced the coils thinking it was only dropping one cylinder but am now quite sure its both so i think secondary side of ignition system is ok do you think it could be a power pack issue ran it home with no cowl the other day so it would stay cool didnt give me any trouble thanks John

[@Bigtime_mcalpine]

Love the video's, Brandon. Where did you get that adapter from intake manifold barb to smaller hose? I scoured the internet looking for same and gave up!

[@customfitment9396]

I have a 1976 20h.p Evin. It has the spot for a start and the teeth. But I can't find anything on the 20h.p only thing I can find is they were made in Peterborough Ontario Canada for a short time. It even has the black plug on the side which something plugs into it . But I have no clue ??

[@gratefuldabs9775]

I had a 30 horse carb I put on my 20 horse and the fuel distribution into the carb was more of a stream than a spray and it ran kinda crappy. Switched to the 25 horse carb and it worked fine but lost 3 mph in the boat. Looking for a good 30 horse carb if you know anybody

[@davidwilliams4962]

Hi Brandon, I have a 1976 Johnson 35hp, electric start, & remote controller(w/cable with 'red plug')... The motor has a wiring harness with a 'black plug'... Is there a replacement wiring harness with a 'red plug' for this motor??? If yes, do you have a part # for it??? Thanks...

[@canoe1chris_]

The screw you pointed at near the end of the video isn't that for throttle timing not idle adjustment? Awesome video nice job

[@BrandonsGarage]

the small one off the rod is.

[@shdwbnndbyyt]

I have a 1960 to 1962 model (25 hp I think) that I inherited from my uncle.... still need to refurbish it.... reed valves

[@CurtisRandolph-ml7nz]

What is the part # for the battery charging kit..?

[@PhilsHobbyRoom]

I enjoyed your video 📹 I've got a question for you I have a 1985 20hp Johnson I'm wanting to convert to electric start do you by chance have the parts number of the parts I'm going to need for that motor 😉 thanks for any help

[@brandoncervantes5933]

Does this apply to the 1999 version too?

[@225grasshopper225]

Hey Brandon, I appreciate your time and info. I have a question. I have a 1968 20hp Johnson. I'm wanting to add a starter to it, it has a pull start ( want to keep) for my engine what sizes and years can I use for bracket, starter, solenoid? Thanks again for all that you do.

[@braedenmizzellmizzell5360]

Idk if you are still wondering about this but im making the switch from pull start to electric and it is very difficult to have both

[@225grasshopper225]

@@braedenmizzellmizzell5360 I did figure out the years and size motors for the bracket and starter .after research I find that dollar for dollar, it was not worth it. ,It was cheaper to buy a anther motor with a starter on it.

[@globalrelaxation4307]

Could I do this with a 1951 sea king? It’s a 5 hp motor

[@user-yw4rw4df7d]

Where can we buy the wiring harness and what is it called exactly

[@dwpetty3723]

Brandon, I have a 9.9 Evinrude Outboard that wont start. It ran fine last summer, but tried to start it this summer and nothing, I get spark on both cylinders, I rebuilt the carb and fuel pump last summer so I know they are good. I cleaned the stop switch, but still nothing, I tried starting fluid and also tried putting premix in spark plug holes but still no start. Do you have any suggestions on what I should try next? could the cdi be bad if you get spark?

[@bobflinn7529]

Gasoline engines need spark, fuel, and air. If you have spark, check for fuel. Even though you say you rebuilt the carb and fuel pump LAST year, it be clogged with stale fuel if you didn't run it dry before putting it away. Pull the plug, squirt some fuel in the cylinder and see if it fires. If it does, that verifies spark and timing, and your problem is fuel.

[@unsaltedlife5998]

Question I have a J25ECTD 1983 25 Johnson seahorse and the fellow that I got it from said it wasn’t getting spark he replaced the power pack and it was lose to the block does the power pack ground to the block by the bolts . Also the coil packs don’t have the metal clips like yours do.. do you have a video on testing coils and other ignition parts? Thanks

[@BrandonsGarage]

It does and it doesnt. There is a ground wire coming off the back, going to the power back bolts. But, it doesnt get it ground through the plastic housing.

[@wish2fish37]

My 1985 20hp lost all spark..turns out it was that black ground wire from power pack that is bolted on with power pack bolt was not making good connection.Took off and cleaned block and connector and spark returned.

[@Miruno]

Where/what to find this parts?

[@scottbarreto9255]

question, I have a 1995 20hp Johnson..do I have to buy new coil packs OR did you only change them because it was a Mil-spec motor?

[@BrandonsGarage]

I only changed them because they were Mil-spec. What you have on there now is what you want.

[@wish2fish37]

Great video Brandon..Question?Can I install the temp. sensor on my 20hp?Where does the wire from it go?

[@BrandonsGarage]

what year is your 20? You should already have it,

[@wish2fish37]

@@BrandonsGarage 1985 and I also tore a 1988 30 hp tiller rope start apart for spares and it did not have one either

[@stacyzimmerman6212]

Can you make video on setting timing (none running settings) on a 1978 35hp evinrude 35853R pls ty

[@finlaybeaton6805]

You are the man. I bought the same motor from a guy who told me it just need the starter to get it running. Well it was partially true. The motor is an E35ELCRR so it had most of the stuff you added but was missing the starter bracket, solenid, mutlispliced engine harness, etc... Well I have it mostly back together now thanks to this video. I just need to figure out why no power is getting to the key. If I run a jumper from the power to the key, and turn the key, it starts. I assume it is the neutral switch but not sure. any thoughts?

[@BrandonsGarage]

check the fuse?

[@finlaybeaton6805]

@@BrandonsGarage interesting enough after I left the message I when down and checked the wires again and I pulled the fuse and put it back to together and figured I'd fire it up and voila it turned over. I did hear a brief beep / chirp so I was stumped on this sound. I when over and moved the wires around and it chirped again as the key was on but not at start. I tried the key to start and nothing... GRRRR. jiggled the wires and it turned over when I turned the key. I suspect a loose wire somewhere. seems more in the big red connector when I move it... the remote controller end is slightly corroded so maybe a new female end is in my future. Thoughts?

[@finlaybeaton6805]

it is a brand new wiring harness on the motor...

[@wish2fish37]

What does the tan wire on power pack do?The two tans going thru the harness are spliced together to have one going to connector so the temp switch and the power pack tans are one in the same but different connections all resulting going to same point. Explanation would’ve great.

[@BrandonsGarage]

Tan wire is your temperature wire. Sensor in the head grounds out when it gets hot. This ground signal, is sent to the powerpack to let it know that it is overheating and go into SLOW mode, trying to prevent full engine failure. It can operate without the engine harness, the connector ends can be arranged if needed to completely bypass the engine harness, should the engine be a tiller controlled; thus not having a red plug harness. The reason it enters the harness is to send the overheat signal to the controller/dash to sound its warning horn (should the engine be overheating)

[@wish2fish37]

Awesome explanation. Now if you could tell me why someone would grind down the starter bracket where the timing stopper screw goes through to get more adjustment to achieve proper timing??I can’t find any reason for this,but timing is not possible without this mod.

[@wish2fish37]

Also,I tried fitting the exact pull start on my motor and flywheel teeth hit spacers when put back on. Any ideas on how to do this mod. ?

[@FoodPornNetwork]

I think I have the same military motor, I cant find my model # anywhere online to actually know what year it is.

[@BrandonsGarage]

probably a 95 or 6 whats the model number on yours?

[@FoodPornNetwork]

@@BrandonsGarage SE25RSLM 25 hp Evinrude

[@kerwingarcia5722]

The machine was inherited from my grandfather in honor of his legacy. I want to start the little bullet.

[@shanepeter1616]

Hey Brandon....I was referred to you about this very thing. I'm just having trouble figuring out how to start and what I need. I have an 85 Johnson 25HP tiller control motor on my 14' MirroCraft V-hull. I've had 15 back surgeries, so I have got to convert my tiller control to being able to steer, run the gears, and the throttle from a console. Staying wrenched around to use the tiller has my back on fire within 10 minutes on the water. I'm not real concerned about the pull start...I can do that and it starts easily, but obviously if I can remote start it, it saves that much more on my back, us I can add an emergency kill switch since I'm often out by myself. Any help you can give me about starting this mod would be greatly appreciated.

[@BrandonsGarage]

Parts, parts, and more parts. All should be available on eBay for a decent price. If you need help with part numbers I can assist. Past that, this video lays out the whole process.

[@shanepeter1616]

@@BrandonsGarage any help with part numbers would be great!

[@shanepeter1616]

I have pics of the motor and the manufacturer plate if that helps...not sure how to attach them though. I can send them to you on Instagram or something if you on one of those platforms

[@poboy942]

if you already have the electric start flywheel do you still have to pull it off for any reason?

[@BrandonsGarage]

only if you want to add a stator for battery charging.

[@shanepeter1616]

For these motors, is it hard add a cable to control gear selection? My motor is the 1985 25HP Johnson tiller control, and I want to convert to remote steering, start, and throttle/gear. Too ambitious?

[@BrandonsGarage]

It pretty much the same thing you see here. Just need the parts; electric starter/bracket and controller being the most costly.

[@shanepeter1616]

@@BrandonsGarage how do I find the right parts for my specific number to make these conversions? The steering is easy...I have that figured out, but figuring out what parts exactly to order for the rest is pretty challenging.

[@shanepeter1616]

@@BrandonsGarage if your willing to help.me figure out the part numbers for my specific motor to make these conversions, I would be willing to throw something your way for your time. Hit me up on Instagram and we can chat. Thanks man.

[@andone555]

Brandon I have the same AML35D with the same coils, power pack and trigger. I'd like to replace them. What model # should I use when ordering parts since I'm never able to find parts using the MARS model number. Thanks!

[@BrandonsGarage]

I think I went with a 1993. But really you can use any 1993-1996+ 1993 has a red plug controller, where a 1996 would have different controller connectors. I would avoid 1990-1992, as they have a weird ignition module instead of a power pack.

[@andone555]

OK thanks. I'm kept the pull start tiller setup, so I have an ac stator only, correct? No rectifier.@@BrandonsGarage

[@andone555]

Do you think I'd want the S.L.O.W. limiter? I don't have a temp sensor in the jacket with this setup.

[@TrakSpock1]

Look at all those ads. At least 15 of them waiting for me if I watch the video.

[@robertmaack9585]

great video, explains alot. I've picked up a '03 johnson 30hp mil motor(j30mlsrc) I want to convert to an electric start with pull start remaining. I cannot seem to find anyone that can help me convert. Johnson said that since its a Military motor there is not a conversion kit for it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. buying a new motor with electric start in Hawaii is out of the question...... they're so overpriced here, and I'm not going to wait six to nine months to get one from main land......

[@BrandonsGarage]

this video didn't help with what you need to know?

[@robertmaack9585]

@@BrandonsGarage physically i can do this, but sourcing the parts is a problem

[@garrylalonde6836]

ok i have an 86 30hp evenrude , where do i find the starter and bracket

[@BrandonsGarage]

eBay

[@rickmarcum3643]

I have a 1964 18 horse Johnson that I can't get the ignition to work correctly always been that way with the engine so I'm wanting to change out to that type of electronic ignition and charging system. But the problem with me having the flywheel the tapered spline shaft. The flywheels the shafts are different sizes anybody knows how to do the electronic ignition on it I've tried the little chips electronic chips that just doesn't seem to work right?

[@rickmarcum3643]

Somehow swap out the electronics from the 35 to the 18 horse

[@dongesswin]

always the best repair videos on the web. I didnt realize you get credit for following your links. from now on I will be doing that to support your channel. i spend a american shit ton of money on outboard parts. you should get credit for that. why not? if you can email me that would be great. I am farmer Don's organics on FB or dgesswin at G mail

[@user-tq9zt7wk7m]

I have the same engine and it doesn't start. There is no electricity in the spark plug

[@erniana8943]

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[@freeinhabitant76]

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[@scubalurefishing]

I'd say "let's go Brandon", but it's not even funny anymore, but hey, Brandon, Let's Go!