In search of Mark 25E starter

[sdgloo]

I’m in the process of restoring a 1955 Mercury Mark 25E. My motor came without the starter. I’m searching for a swing away starter assembly that fit this motor and the 55E. I understand they were finicky and unreliable and many were cast aside. I’ve asked John McIntosh and on various FB pages to no avail. I’ve seen the name Dave Bernard in discussions about these pieces.
Does anyone have one they’d like to sell?
Thanks
Stephen Gloo

[dave-bernard]

you can use a Delco starter with a later top rewind. better 1 914 310 7086

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sdgloo

[SHELL KOTTKAMP]

Greetings Dave.  I also have a 1955 Mercury Mark 25 electric start and would also rather install a Delco starter as opposed to the “swing away” starter given it’s more reliable and easier to install, (plus the 1955 is a positive ground starter).  The issue with the 1955 model is the Delco starter given it’s design won’t fit given the top of the 1955 model uses a standard Mark 25 recoil/top, the 1956 model had a different cast top designed for the “taller” Delco starter, also the port side cowling of the 1955 may not clear the Delco starter.  Only answer I see with using the Delco starter on a 1955 is to gently remove enough material on the aforementioned side cowling and the top to make clearances for starter.  Always appreciate your thoughts on these Mercs.  Shell in Oregon.

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