akpj
Member
Hi All,
My pony motor has finally taken a permanent rest. Have been researching converting to electric start and need some specific help. Called a number of places that "make kits" and have gotten different answers form every place I have contacted regarding what is "required" for the conversion.
1. Will the 50MT directly bolt into the three holes on the frame or is an adapter plate required?
2. One place states that while a plate is not "required" it is needed to keep the gear teeth from causing damage to the ring gear??
3. The 50MT will bolt on but you must change the gear to a different cut or it will again damage the ring gears?
4. Ebay and Amazon have the 50MT for around $452 yet all the "kits" want $1000 for the same thing? What is the extra $500 for??
What is actually "required" to do the conversion?
Yes I would prefer the pony motor to work as it pre-heats and pre-oils but parts and cost of rebuild makes that not viable any more. I have already wasted a couple years and twice the cost of a starter trying to keep the pony working.
Thanks
My pony motor has finally taken a permanent rest. Have been researching converting to electric start and need some specific help. Called a number of places that "make kits" and have gotten different answers form every place I have contacted regarding what is "required" for the conversion.
1. Will the 50MT directly bolt into the three holes on the frame or is an adapter plate required?
2. One place states that while a plate is not "required" it is needed to keep the gear teeth from causing damage to the ring gear??
3. The 50MT will bolt on but you must change the gear to a different cut or it will again damage the ring gears?
4. Ebay and Amazon have the 50MT for around $452 yet all the "kits" want $1000 for the same thing? What is the extra $500 for??
What is actually "required" to do the conversion?
Yes I would prefer the pony motor to work as it pre-heats and pre-oils but parts and cost of rebuild makes that not viable any more. I have already wasted a couple years and twice the cost of a starter trying to keep the pony working.
Thanks