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Arco Starting & Charging 5394 Outboard Starter 12V 13-Tooth for Force 40-50HP

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Arco Starting & Charging

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5394
09/13/2036 2:47 AM
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$171.62

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The Arco 5394 is an original equipment quality replacement outboard starter designed for Force 1996-1999 40-50 HP engines with a 13-tooth drive gear. This is a 12-volt starter with the battery stud located on the bottom of the unit. ARCO Marine is a USA-based manufacturer located in Pensacola, Florida, established in 1960 as pioneers in the original equipment replacement parts segment.

Key Features:

  • Epoxy powder coated for maximum corrosion protection in marine environments
  • Motor shafts induction case hardened at bearing surfaces for superior wear resistance
  • All armatures tested to withstand 50 times operation voltage
  • Performance tested at 5 different load levels to meet or exceed OEM standards
  • 13-tooth drive gear configuration
  • Bottom-mount battery stud configuration

Replaces OEM Part Numbers: FORCE 50-820193, MERCURY 50-820193, 50-820193-1, 50-820193T1, 50-820193003, and SIERRA 18-5622.

Important: Before ordering, verify the location of the battery stud on your existing starter. This model features a bottom-mounted battery stud. If your original starter has a different battery stud location, consider the Arco 5397 alternative.

ARCO over-engineers their parts to exceed and outlast original equipment standards, using only the best input components with every part tested prior to boxing.

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