Re: Is there a 12 volt starter that would fit in a RDE-17 1955 Johnson 25 hp starter bracket? Home › Forum › Ask A Member › Is there a 12 volt starter that would fit in a RDE-17 1955 Johnson 25 hp starter bracket? › Re: Is there a 12 volt starter that would fit in a RDE-17 1955 Johnson 25 hp starter bracket? need2fishReplies: 281Topics: 15 April 17, 2018 at 10:40 pm #74199 Or, if you have $100, you can take the starter to a competent electric motor repair shop and have them redo the windings for 12v. At least that’s what cost me 20 years ago ! 😀