Electric starters

[Steve Johnson]

O.K. Anyone willing to discuss ? Will the Kart model from Pegasus Racing Do the job on a D -Mod? my pit crew thanks you

[kampenracing]

Starters

I have been looking around and wondering the same question. What the web address for pegasus racing.

[STEVE FRENCH]

Who was the team at Franklin with the DMR,------- that used a portable, hand held---- electric start?---started off the flywheel nut??
Very trick/cool and easy to use ????

19P

[CSR4C]

They have been using a protable electric starter on the 350ccRs and D Mods in Region 11. Joe Johnson can give you some info on it.

[bh/]

pro ?

The PRO guys all seem to have the same unit, an aluminum case , geared starter, with a small gel cell built right into the unit, vertical hand grips, and and option of what impact socket to use on the drive. Would seem all the PRO motors have standard flywheel nut,[tell me i am wrong ] as one seems to work for all. IE; -one of the Eldridges ran over and started a Konig for us [thank you ] at L'Wales, but when Mike Schmidt ran down to help start a Yamato mod[@Standish ME ] his socket was the wrong size. These starters are the way to go, and a ton safer.

[Bob Rusnak]

Electric Starter

O.K. Anyone willing to discuss ? Will the Kart model from Pegasus Racing Do the job on a D -Mod? my pit crew thanks you

We have been using the electric starter in the PRO division for some time now. They will start a 700 cc Konig with no problem. I use it on my 500 cc Konig engine and now on my son's DMR Merc 44. The only thing we changed was the flywheel nut. It extends above the rope plate for safty reasons. We use a 15/16 socket which fits the Konig, Rossi, VRP and now the Merc 44. It can be purchased from (Kart-O-Rama), check their website, for about $300.00 including the charger. They know about using it for the outboards. ...Bob Rusnak N-96

[Steve Johnson]

No Doubt

This is the way to go, Just wonder what the down side is, Ie: rounded off Nuts. I don't mind replacing them, just so I can still get a socket on to do it.

The ones I've seen look to be commercially fabricated.
My Dad might actually want to help pit again without the broken fingers ect...

Art K , don't have a web address but I'm sure a quick search will get it done.

[benf27]

We use a 6 point impact socket on our starter and we have never had any trouble with rounded off fly wheel nuts. Some guys have a 12 point socket and there is some visable damage to the nut, but it is not rounded off. If you use the 6 point impact there wont be any problems. Make sure its the correct size.(metric or standard)

[Joe J]

They are also strong enough to start a 3 cylinder OMC. We keep discussing if they would start an antique, but none of us want to risk destroying our starters by trying it.

Ben is right, the correct socket is very important.

Joe

[Al Peffley]

Electric Start

I use the Kart-O-Rama, dealer-supplied starter with a hardened 24mm, six-point impact (flat black finish) socket for my Yamato. Some pulley plates need to be machined out a little for the socket body to fully clear the nut or bolt hole. Several of us tried to buy starter units direct via the Internet from the starter manufacturer, but he will only sell to his established dealers. Be sure to tell the dealer that you need the optional, SHORT shaft model for starting outboard motors (go karts use a longer shaft model.)

Just remember to pre-instruct your starter guy in the pits to LIFT STRAIGHT UP when they dis-engage the unit after the motor starts (to keep it from damaging your crank nut and pulley plate top.) Mod class Mercs and Tohatsus need a different socket size. We also use the electric starter with our spark plugs removed and throttle open to fog our motors with Marvel Mystery Oil after cleaning out the engine at the end of a race.

I use a small motorcycle Battery Tender charger to keep the sealed battery charged when stored at home. Zip tie the battery to the frame for added battery mount stability. The only problem I've had with my starter is the simple ground switch sticking. Roger at Kart-O-Rama ordered me a new switch at no extra cost. Good luck.

Al

[Steve Johnson]

thank you

This is a Done deal. Thanks a bunch.

[kampenracing]

Starter

Will this one work?

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[Bob Rusnak]

Starter

Will this one work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

You would have to change the shaft to accept a 1/2 drive socket. Best bet is to order it directly from Kart-O-Rama. They know what you need for the outbords. Good idea to get the charger with it...Bob N-96

[m58rr50hydro]

You would have to change the shaft to accept a 1/2 drive socket. Best bet is to order it directly from Kart-O-Rama. They know what you need for the outbords. Good idea to get the charger with it...Bob N-96

and a extra battery!!!!!
also tell your boat holders to let go of the boat after it starts

[MN1]

Here's a link

http://estore.websitepros.com/768505...art=7&total=11
Mark