{"product_id":"starter-motor-for-mercury-marine-outboard-engines","title":"Starter Motor for Mercury Outboard 30-50 HP 1965-1983 - 12V CCW 9-Tooth","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 28px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eStarter Motor for Mercury Outboard 30-50 HP 1965-1983 - 12V CCW 9-Tooth\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 16px; color: #bdc3c7;\"\u003eMercury Marine Outboards 30, 35, 40, 45 \u0026amp; 50 HP - Permanent Magnet Direct Drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-top: none; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eA starter motor is the component that cranks the engine over to begin combustion. If it fails to engage, spins without turning the engine, or does not respond at all when the key is turned or the start button is pressed, the engine will not start. This starter motor is built for Mercury Marine outboards in the 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 horsepower range, engineered as a direct replacement that matches the original unit's fit, mounting and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eIt is a 12V permanent magnet direct drive (PMDD) unit with counter-clockwise (CCW) rotation and a 9-tooth drive pinion, with a motor housing length of 4.119in matching the original Mercury outboard specification. It replaces Mercury Marine numbers 50-30829, 50-32403, 50-37345 and 50-38890A1 among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect fit for Mercury outboards 30-50 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V starter motor, counter-clockwise (CCW) rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9-tooth drive pinion, permanent magnet direct drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor housing length 4.119in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces Mercury 50-38890A1 and Sierra 18-5601\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eRotation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCounter-Clockwise (CCW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eTeeth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStarter Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePMDD (Permanent Magnet Direct Drive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMotor Housing Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e4.119in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eLester Reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e5400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eVehicle Fitment Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #7f8c8d; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eYears shown are the overall coverage span for this part. Please confirm against the OEM part number on your original unit before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMake \u0026amp; Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMercury Outboard 50 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1965-1975\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMercury Outboard 40 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1970-1977\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMercury Outboard 40E \/ 40EL 2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1978-1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMercury Outboard 40EH \/ 40ELH 2-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1981-1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMercury Outboard 30, 35 and 45 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eOEM Part Number Cross Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #7f8c8d; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAftermarket replacement. OEM part numbers are listed for reference only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #ecf0f1; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e50-30829, 50-32403, 50-37345, 50-38890, 50-38890A1, 50-55601A2, 50-55801A, 55601A2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e18-5601, 18-5641\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSierra Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e5366\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eArco Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e50-38890, MOT3001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eAPI Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSAB0004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eArrowhead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e5400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eLester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2-2075-UT, 5400N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eWAI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e0996140, M0551017, M0551017A, SM09961, SMH12B31\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eUnited Tech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSTR-1062, STR1062\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eNSA \/ Unipoint \/ Wood Auto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e4-5601\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEMP Parts \/ MP Parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e9-15001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMallory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eS2062M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMES Motorcycle \u0026amp; Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e71-09-5400, 91-09-1009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eWilson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e110241, MS-631, 49-0004, 690-007, 106-021, ST-5400, 57-2175, 011062\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCargo \/ Dixie \/ EMS \/ Barsanco \/ PIC \/ RCP \/ Minnpar \/ Andre Niermann\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; background-color: #fcfcfc; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c3e50; margin: 15px 0 5px;\"\u003eWill this fit without modification?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eYes, this starter motor is built to match the original Mercury outboard unit's housing length, rotation and drive pinion, so it installs as a direct swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c3e50; margin: 15px 0 5px;\"\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eOne new 12V starter motor, ready to fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c3e50; margin: 15px 0 5px;\"\u003eHow do I know my old starter has failed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eCommon signs are a single click with no crank, a slow or straining crank, or no response at all when the key is turned or the start button pressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c3e50; margin: 15px 0 5px;\"\u003eHow do I confirm this is the right starter for my outboard?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eCheck the motor housing length (4.119in) and rotation direction against your original unit, as Mercury used several housing lengths across its outboard range. The quickest confirmation is matching the number on your existing starter against 50-38890A1 or Sierra 18-5601 in the table above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c3e50; margin: 15px 0 5px;\"\u003eDoes this suit both electric-start and tiller models?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eYes - the fitment covers both the 40E and 40EL electric-start models and the 40EH and 40ELH tiller-handle versions built from 1981 to 1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; color: #7f8c8d; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003eDispatched from the UK · 12-month warranty · Fitment support from our technical team\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moto-Electrical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59237189255513,"sku":"410-21000","price":129.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/9268\/8473\/files\/apidfosew__27535.1619087479.jpg?v=1788115242","url":"https:\/\/4drive.co.uk\/products\/starter-motor-for-mercury-marine-outboard-engines","provider":"4Drive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}