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Mercury 50-97949 50-47216 50-73531 Starter 20 HP<\/p>\n

Our STR97949 is a new starter for Mercury outboard engines made between 1968 and 1977.<\/p>\n

It Replaces models 50-97949, 50-97949a1, 50-47216, and 50-47216a1, and comes fully<\/p>\n

equipped with all necessary parts.<\/p>\n

The STR97949 for 50-97949 Electric Start Starter is the perfect replacement for your 1968-1977<\/p>\n

Mercury 20hp outboard engine.<\/p>\n

This starter comes equipped with 100% new armature, housing with magnets, drive gear, spring,<\/p>\n

spring retainer, drive end nut, end cap with brushes and springs.<\/p>\n

Other attributes<\/h4>\n

The STR97949 uses new-style body and is designed for optimal performance and durability.<\/p>\n

You will Like the custom CNC machined a billet aluminum drive end housing.<\/p>\n

Much stronger than your end housing on the OEM Mercury 50-97949, 50-47216, 50-73531, made in the USA.<\/p>\n

Get back to easily starting your boat’s engine with the reliability and quality of the STR97949.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your starter is built to last.<\/p>\n

New Starter for 68-77 Mercury 20hp Outboard 50-73531, 50-97949, 50-97949a1 and 50-47216, 50-47216a1, STR97949<\/p>\n

Fits 1968,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77 Mercury lightning 200 20 HP Outboard<\/p>\n

The products are available in the USA and ready to ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Description:<\/td>\nStarter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OEM(s):<\/td>\nJohnson Electric, Mercury Marine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Voltage:<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Condition:<\/td>\nNew<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rotation:<\/td>\nCCW<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Starter Type:<\/td>\nPMDD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of Teeth:<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gear OD:<\/td>\n0.882in \/ 22.4mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Notes:<\/td>\n\n
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  • 2.09 \/ Field Housing Diameter<\/li>\n
  • 4.01″ \/ 102mm Field Housing Length<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight:<\/td>\n2.91 lbs \/ 1.32 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Other Options if you already have a bad starter with a mounting end Plate<\/h4>\n

If you’re in need of a repair kit for your Mercury Marine 50-47216, 50-47216a1, 50-73531 or 50-97949, 50-97949a1,<\/p>\n

we have you covered.<\/p>\n

Our starter repair kits are also available and ready to ship within the USA.<\/p>\n

100% New Armature, housing with magnets, Drive gear, Spring, spring retainer, Drive end nut,<\/p>\n

End Cap with brushes and springs, (New style Body).<\/p>\n

Our Repair Kit RK97949 and RK47612, Both made with same parts as STR97949 But,<\/p>\n

Does NOT come with Drive end Plate.<\/p>\n

In USA ready to ship<\/p>\n

Get your Boat back on the water as soon as possible!<\/p>\n

Repair Kits if you have a good mounting end\u00a0 \\\/<\/strong> Links Below \\\/<\/strong>
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Starter Repair Kit for Mercury Marine 50-47216, 50-47216a1 In USA ready to ship<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Starter Repair Kit for Mercury Marine 50-97949, 50-97949a1, In USA ready to ship<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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