Brandon, thank you so much for putting this video up, not only for me, but for the many out there who just don't have the knowledge and experience of what is entailed in assembling the parts to convert standard Johnson/Evenrude 9.9/15 engines to electric start and remote shifting/steering. My journey has just begun, but with what you've shown, I can see some light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you!
I have a 1986, 15hp, and someone had made a 1/8" plate steel bracket that mounted I to the front two holes and had a flat that bent forward to attach the steering. They also had attached an arm to this piece, that was used for the shift cable. A one piece solution and worked great. I am currently trying to track down a tiller handle for 1986-1992 motors to convert back to tiller control. If you have a lead let me know. Thanks, and great video!
I have 84 evi 15 pull start! My kill(stop)button is located right where throttle cable goes through there 3:48,4:20! Or explained in a later video? Thanks!
Just curious of where u found the attachment for the steering cable to go in. I recently just came across a 88 evinrude 9.9 it has the plate but I'm trying to figure out how to add a steering cable to it.
I ordered snap on evinrude cables for my simplex, the new style that has an arm with an eye at the end and they hook up to the motor perfectly However, my simplex is setup to receive the old wire end. Can I replace the plastic guide the cable runs thru in the box or will I need a whole new control box?
Hey Brandon, I am looking for a electric start flywheel for a 1988 jhonson 15 it is original rope start and looking to convert to electric start. If you have any tips on where to get one I would love if you could tell me. Thanks
Hi Brandon I have a 1960 Johnson FDL-14 pull start which I like to convert to electric start and electric choke, could you tell me what parts I need to do this and what years and what horsepower size motors that would work to make this happen. Thank you very much for your time. Cajun
Brandon I have a 95 Johnson 25 hp with tiller throttle. I would like to switch it to remote steering and throttle lever controls. I don’t mind keeping it stock with pull start. I just wanted to know if I could use these parts on a 25 hp instead of a 15. If you could please give me some advice I would really appreciate! Thanks
How ridiculous would it be to just add remote steering/throttle/shifting but keep pull start? Mine is an '88 15hp on a 16' jon boat. Console would be added just forward of the rear bench so the motor would still be within reach... I like the idea of electric start but when I start adding up the parts it's a little daunting when it pull starts quite easily right now. I think I read somewhere that some people do this and they just add a remote kill switch on the console... Maybe I'll slowly look at buying the parts for it... It's likely a winter project.
Ive done it, many many times. Its not the best, but if the engine idles fine, its not that bad. Just a lot of up and down. A remote kill switch is handy
i have a 9.9 hp johnson (J10ECUE) 1987 mod. and i want it to be a 15hp, do you know how? I also want to get the motor remote-steering and gass remote (no electric starter etc. I want to keep the old rope start...). Thanks
how do you install the brackets for the gear shifter and throttle , i have an older johnson outboard (85 i think) and im struggling to find a kit for it. cheers
There are some low cost ones currently on eBay: ebay.to/2YC0waw and the steering kit: ebay.to/32c5pJD But, you can also piece them together if needed: ebay.to/2XvLCX4 - Throttle Connector Kit ebay.to/2QaJi46 - Shift Bracket ebay.to/2JwPH3a - Shift Connector
I cant get the throttle hooked up on mine. Mine is a 90s 15hp. The throttle cable I have is way to big to fit around all the gears. Could you message me so I can give you my email and send you pictures of the issue?
Brandon, thank you so much for putting this video up, not only for me, but for the many out there who just don't have the knowledge and experience of what is entailed in assembling the parts to convert standard Johnson/Evenrude 9.9/15 engines to electric start and remote shifting/steering. My journey has just begun, but with what you've shown, I can see some light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you!
Can we see a video of you installing the remote throttle control on the engine
I have a 1986, 15hp, and someone had made a 1/8" plate steel bracket that mounted I to the front two holes and had a flat that bent forward to attach the steering. They also had attached an arm to this piece, that was used for the shift cable. A one piece solution and worked great. I am currently trying to track down a tiller handle for 1986-1992 motors to convert back to tiller control. If you have a lead let me know. Thanks, and great video!
I have 84 evi 15 pull start! My kill(stop)button is located right where throttle cable goes through there 3:48,4:20! Or explained in a later video? Thanks!
See at 2:01?
The stop button should be relocated to that large hole in the steering bracket.
If I have tilt tube steering do I still need the bracket that hooks up to the two holes or do I just bolt the connecting rod straight to the motor?
Just curious of where u found the attachment for the steering cable to go in. I recently just came across a 88 evinrude 9.9 it has the plate but I'm trying to figure out how to add a steering cable to it.
ebay, but I believe they are only $25 new
I ordered snap on evinrude cables for my simplex, the new style that has an arm with an eye at the end and they hook up to the motor perfectly However, my simplex is setup to receive the old wire end. Can I replace the plastic guide the cable runs thru in the box or will I need a whole new control box?
Hey Brandon, I am looking for a electric start flywheel for a 1988 jhonson 15 it is original rope start and looking to convert to electric start. If you have any tips on where to get one I would love if you could tell me. Thanks
I am with High Sea ... Can I bring my boat over too? Just to be sure I am ordering all the right parts!
Hi Brandon I have a 1960 Johnson FDL-14 pull start which I like to convert to electric start and electric choke, could you tell me what parts I need to do this and what years and what horsepower size motors that would work to make this happen. Thank you very much for your time. Cajun
Brandon I have a 95 Johnson 25 hp with tiller throttle. I would like to switch it to remote steering and throttle lever controls. I don’t mind keeping it stock with pull start. I just wanted to know if I could use these parts on a 25 hp instead of a 15. If you could please give me some advice I would really appreciate! Thanks
No, they will not work. Please watch this video:
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How ridiculous would it be to just add remote steering/throttle/shifting but keep pull start? Mine is an '88 15hp on a 16' jon boat. Console would be added just forward of the rear bench so the motor would still be within reach... I like the idea of electric start but when I start adding up the parts it's a little daunting when it pull starts quite easily right now. I think I read somewhere that some people do this and they just add a remote kill switch on the console... Maybe I'll slowly look at buying the parts for it... It's likely a winter project.
Ive done it, many many times.
Its not the best, but if the engine idles fine, its not that bad.
Just a lot of up and down. A remote kill switch is handy
i have a 9.9 hp johnson (J10ECUE) 1987 mod. and i want it to be a 15hp, do you know how? I also want to get the motor remote-steering and gass remote (no electric starter etc. I want to keep the old rope start...). Thanks
how do you install the brackets for the gear shifter and throttle , i have an older johnson outboard (85 i think) and im struggling to find a kit for it. cheers
There are some low cost ones currently on eBay: ebay.to/2YC0waw
and the steering kit: ebay.to/32c5pJD
But, you can also piece them together if needed:
ebay.to/2XvLCX4 - Throttle Connector Kit
ebay.to/2QaJi46 - Shift Bracket
ebay.to/2JwPH3a - Shift Connector
Brandon, I purchased a simplex Identical to the one in the video and it’s set up for port operation. Is it possible to change it to starboard?
yes, just need to flip it around.
Thank you my friend
Once someone did this how would you convert back to a tiller?
Remove it all, and install tiller handle; pretty easy.
Can you convert a 2012 8hp Mercury to a 15hp, i have heard that you can but i cant seem to find much information on it.
You can but your better off just buying a fixer 15!
You could have created something like a bike wire mechanically run it along your steering wire and use that for the choke
Sounds like a buddy heater.
Can you do a video on how to hook the throttle and shift cables to evinrude/Johnson 9.9 or 15 hp engine?
Watch some of my later videos, its all there.
Can I send u my boat and can you fix it up with small center console for steering and throttle controls 😄😄
I cant get the throttle hooked up on mine. Mine is a 90s 15hp. The throttle cable I have is way to big to fit around all the gears. Could you message me so I can give you my email and send you pictures of the issue?
Well, cant really message here.
Click on 'Brandons Garage' right below the title of the video.
Then click on 'About'
In there, you will find my email.
Good info, terrible video.
Psh, yeah well, what kind of name is Brandon anyway!