40 HP Yamaha Jet

[<CS>]

This is my first time on the forum, so I do not know if these questions have been addressed. I have two modifications that I am considering.

1. Was wondering if I could install an electric start on my manual start 1986 40HP. I know that a new flywheel would be requried, but was wondering if there is any way to retain the manual start for back up?

2. I was told that the dif. between a 40hp and the 50hp for my year was the carb set up. Has anyone out there modified a 40hp to give 50hp performance? Could use a little more umphf cause of the jet drive.

[<boats.net>]

I'am not sure if the starter pawl ring will bolt on the new flywheel or not, but there is a ring that will bolt on flywheel that you can wrap a rope around and start engine. You will have buy all the starter mounting brackets and bolts, starter relay, battery cables,elect harness starter, flywheel and key switch and harness

[<CS>]

Thanks for the quick response on the starter question. Thanks for the list of parts. Will have to see if that ring will fit.