1973 EVINRUDE FISHERMAN OUTBOARD

[Majiklegs55]

I have a 1973 Evinrude Fisherman 6hp outboard that runs very strong and looks fantastic, almost like new.<br /><br />I don't know anything about this little motor, but I know it has not been serviced in at least 2 years.<br /><br />Could someone tell me about this motor ie: it's value, quality, routine maintenance?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[CloseQtrs]

Re: 1973 EVINRUDE FISHERMAN OUTBOARD

I have the same in 1969 model. It is a two cyl. 50:1 oil mix. If you do not know the history of it, it would behoove you to pull the head (easy to do) and check the maze of water channels for corrosion. Both around the cylinders and under the head gasket on the head (assuming the gasket comes off with the head). The gasket cost 10 dollars . I bought one today. The little cover on the head is the thermostat cover. Pull it and check the stat for corrosion. You will need that gasket too, and maybe a stat and stat seal. <br /><br />The lower unit comes off easy. The water pump is in a black cover at the bottom of the driveshaft. Four 5/16 head screws hold it. Watch for the roll pin at the top of the driveshaft, not far under the splines. People break them often because during re-installation of the lower unit, it must fall into a slot. I found that the water pump is rather weak when no forward motion is occurring. So I wouldn't idle in neutral for too long.<br /><br />If you get someone to do the water pump for you, make sure they know about the roll pin that must be aligned during re-installation of the lower unit. <br /><br />A fine, classic o/b. Representative of days we will no longer see. To really appreciate it's craftsmanship, go do what I did today. Look at an 05 Johnson. Check out the motor cover latch, the tilt lock lever, the shift lever. RubberMaid comes to mind.

 

[Majiklegs55]

Re: 1973 EVINRUDE FISHERMAN OUTBOARD

Thanks so much for the information - I will have the motor checked out right away.

 

[papasage]

Re: 1973 EVINRUDE FISHERMAN OUTBOARD

first git a manul it will be worth a lot more than it will cost . <br /> what do you need to know about it. first replace the waterpump. you may need to clean or rebuild the carburator . depends on how it was put up .it may run good if it wasent put up with gass in it . i have a 9.9 chrysler that has run goo after siting up for several years .