85 Evinrude, worth looking at?

[ozenine]

Hi guys, here one that is 30 minutes from me, do you think it is worth looking at given there is no controls? I know props are at 100 bucks. So I figure 600 for complete motor.
I can also check the compression, but can be challenging without controls.....

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-1985-85-HP-EVINRUDE-OUTBOARD-MOTOR-W0QQAdIdZ204360524

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 85 Evinrude, worth looking at?

Well the 1985 is a true 85 hp at the prop.

You need cables, controls, electric cables......prop.... and $500 is his asking price

Ask about impellar...... pull all four plugs and use a rope for the pull start and you should be able to get a compression reading that is close.......

Not all 85's had tilt and trim .....check for it....

Ebay usually has controls with electric cables.

 

[5150abf]

Re: 85 Evinrude, worth looking at?

Mid 80 Evinrude/Johnsons are some of the best motors out there if they were takin care of, they still made them right back then with a minimum of plastic parts.

Concur onj the cotrol box, they are on Ebay all the time.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 85 Evinrude, worth looking at?

Didn't think they made an 85 in 1985. I think that motor is a good deal older than he says it is. I think they became 90s somewhere around 1979 or 1980.

I just looked up the model number. It's a 1974!!!

I'd want controls with it for $500. Still a good motor.

 

[ozenine]

Re: 85 Evinrude, worth looking at?

Thanks guys. Something inside tells that this can be the "surprise" motor..... It could hav been submerged, blown, etc, etc. I will wait for the one taht comes of the floating boat, not the one that was basterdized. Not worth the trouble looking for controls either.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 85 Evinrude, worth looking at?

I just looked up the model number. It's a 1974!!!

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Good catch......

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 85 Evinrude, worth looking at?

Well it does use the standard OMC controls. Easy to find. Use the 1974 information and offer $300. If it has good compression, everything else is fixable. I had a '73 and could still get most parts for it. I think if I had needed a lower unit it could have been pricier than newer models.

OMC made a number of design changes around the 1978 model year that carried through for many many years into the 90's. A '78 or newer motor would be idea although I wouldn't avoid a '73-'77. '72 and older are electric shift. That I would avoid.

 

[ozenine]

Re: 85 Evinrude, worth looking at?

Thanks buddy! I will try 300 if not then it is not really worth it

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 85 Evinrude, worth looking at?

Inspiration: (my '73) http://s176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/ezmobee/Boat Project/?action=view&current=HoleShot.flv

 

[jay_merrill]

Re: 85 Evinrude, worth looking at?

I have the same motor and it is, indeed, a 1974. The model number tells the story, but all you have to do to confirm it as an early70s motor, is to look at the powerpack (2nd photo, 2nd row) - its one of the original, aluminum cased units, used during that era. Frankly, I surprised that it still works .... if it does.

I wouldn't pay $500 for it, but the motor might be worth a look, if you know what to look for. My general view of these motors, is that they take a minimum of about $600 to get them in completely reliable shape. In order to do that, you have to start with a motor that is mechanically sound. From there, its usually a matter of rebulding the carbs, ignition system, new fuel pump, water pump, sometimes rectifier, etc.

"Buyer Beware," definately applies.



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