Starter for 78 Johnson 85 Hp.

[thudpucker]

My boat sat for so long the starter corroded inside.
The Brush block broke when I took it apart.
Anybody have a used one for me?
Or a place I can get parts for that old thing?:confused:

[Boatpride]

I expect you have tried your local outlets? And I guess you have looked on line for a supplier? Have you tried E Bay? There may be a supplier who specializes in the older models and parts on there. If you do visit E Bay then try a variety of key word searches and categories.

[thudpucker]

One guy did contact me, but I couldnt afford $100 at the time. I dont know what to do now.

[Lt. Holden]

You might try:

David R. Spurgeon
8621 Hillridge Drive
Midwest City, OK
73141-2229

He has tons of old Evinrude and Johnson parts and is a very nice and knowledgeable fellow. Good luck!

[thudpucker]

Thks,

[Wynand N]

also try JWBMarine - somewhere in Texas. Here is the email address. This guy worked on J / E engines for the last 31 years and very knowledgeable.
lockhartmarine@peoplepc.com

[Loafer]

is that a V4
do you have a part #
what part of Alabama
I have one that might do what you need, it was dunked but should clean up

[thudpucker]

I'm at Cullman. About a five hours from you.
I have photos of the starter. We'll see if its the same one. I'l try to PM you this evening with those pictures.
Thanks for volunteering the info.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g121/groaner/starter-4-1.jpg