Starflite IV year and locating parts

[Evinrude Boater]

Re: Starflite IV year and locating parts

I think much of the 60s used the same lower end, I mean they "look" the same but there could be subtle differences. I think the 60 through 85 hp used the same unit. The difference will be whether or not you want electric or mechanical shift. You can shift a mechanical unit when it off the motor to try to determine if it turns smoothly. Also, you'll need to get a shift handle, linkage and lower motor cover if you convert.

 

[HighboostN]

Re: Starflite IV year and locating parts

what is recommended? electric or mechanical i would assume electrical but im new to these larger outboards

 

[HighboostN]

Re: Starflite IV year and locating parts

would this lower unit possibly work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OMC-...8184066QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear

 

[Evinrude Boater]

Re: Starflite IV year and locating parts

would this lower unit possibly work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OMC-...8184066QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear

No, it's a totally different lower end. You can see right away that it only has four bolt holes and yours has eight. Also, it has the exhaust through the prop where as yours comes out above the prop.

 

[HighboostN]

Re: Starflite IV year and locating parts

where is the best place to find one of those lower units?

 

[Evinrude Boater]

Re: Starflite IV year and locating parts

where is the best place to find one of those lower units?

Not in my garage.
If you have a marina that has a bone yard there might be one laying around. There were lots of V-4s in the 60's, now it's just finding one that still has some life in it. I saw some rebuilt ones on the online auction sites. You could try them.
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