Any opinions on a 1963 Evinrude Starflite 75

[fast525]

Hey guys , anyone have any experience w/ one of these ? Had one given to me along w/a '58-'59 Crownline boat . It's one of the coolest looking motors that I've seen since I've gotten into this "hobby" . It's all there and seems to be in good shape . I've ordered a tune-up kit,impeller,carb kit,fuel pump kit and a lower unit seal kit .Soaked the cyls down w/P.B. Lube and will try to turn it over in a day or so . I appreciate any input . Jeff I promise dear , NO MORE BOATS !!!

 

[OBJ]

Re: Any opinions on a 1963 Evinrude Starflite 75

Hi JHM.<br />The first outboard I ever rebuilt was an old Starflite 75. Me and my dad got it as a basket case and went to work on it. Gave us many hours of fun and fishing. On the down side, they do love gas and lots of it. I would suggest that if ya don't have a service manual for the engine, try and get one. The old monster V4's can get finicky. Also make sure your battery is always up and charged. Don't know if yours is equipped for charging or not. Sounds like you have a plan before running the old girl. Let us know how she goes. Good Luck.

 

[alcan]

Re: Any opinions on a 1963 Evinrude Starflite 75

Yep, what Jim said. Good motor, plenty of power, plenty of gas, plenty of fun.

 

[fast525]

Re: Any opinions on a 1963 Evinrude Starflite 75

It still has the relay control box and it is set up for charging . Jeff

 

[dkondelik]

Re: Any opinions on a 1963 Evinrude Starflite 75

The best attribute of these ol' motors is:<br />With a meter, a maual and some common sence, you can fix 'em withOUT plugging them into a computer.<br />AND,... plent-O-parts to be found for the ol' OMC's<br /><br />Compression?<br />Fuel?<br />Spark?<br /><br />Bingo! She Goes!<br /><br />I LOVE the ol'motors, I've got a '55, '66 and one of "them new-fangled" '85's.<br /><br />Keep us appraised of your progress.<br /><br />Good Luck<br />HAVE FUN!

 

[fast525]

Re: Any opinions on a 1963 Evinrude Starflite 75

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[Brian C. Joksch]

Re: Any opinions on a 1963 Evinrude Starflite 75

I had on of these motors on a starflight boat,<br /><br />and that was cool, for the motor wsaa a starflightIII made it a cool outfit.<br /><br /> the only options these motors had, was electric start, and if your lucky, a charging system. thats it.. good luck have fun

 

[OBJ]

Re: Any opinions on a 1963 Evinrude Starflite 75

Hi Jeff.<br /><br />The relay box your talking about contains the starter solenoid and if the engine is equipped with charging, it will also have the voltage regulator. It will look like the old regulators on old auto's. The big black box type regulator. The box is also where all the wiring from the ignition switch to the motor meet. Check the box and make sure all connections are clean and not corroded. The boxes had a tendency for corrosion. Mount the box in a place that will keep as much water off it as possible. Keep us posted.

 

[fast525]

Re: Any opinions on a 1963 Evinrude Starflite 75

I'm going to take it apart, clean and paint it with some of the anti-corrosion primer . It does have the regulater that you descibed . Thanks

 

[fast525]

Re: Any opinions on a 1963 Evinrude Starflite 75

By the way , whats the difference between a starflite and the same year regular 75hp evinrude ?

 

[OBJ]

Re: Any opinions on a 1963 Evinrude Starflite 75

Well....got a brain cramp on that one. I'll give it a check tomorrow at the shop and let ya know. But just off the top of the head, probably something different like electric shift or something like that.

 

[fast525]

Re: Any opinions on a 1963 Evinrude Starflite 75

This one does have "Selectric Shift" . Jeff

 

[outonbizniz]

Re: Any opinions on a 1963 Evinrude Starflite 75

I know this is an old post...<br />How did it go Jeff? I only ask because I am in the middle of rebuilding a 62 75HP Starflite.