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    '76 Evinrude 85 -> '82 Evinrude 90 - Compatible?

    I have a 1976 Evinrude 85 with a siezed lower unit, but a good powerhead.<br />I've found a 1982 Evinrude 90 with the opposite problem and power tilt to boot.<br /><br />Could anyone help me determine if these are compatible? Could I take the powerhead from the '82 and replace it with the...
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    1976 Evinrude 85hp Very Hard Starting

    I'm having a lot of trouble getting my motor started. The only way it will start is to squirt a bunch of gas in the carb. I normally have to do this a few times before it will run long enough to keep running. There is good spark. This motor has all new electrical components (power pack...
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    '76 Evinrude 85hp no spark 2 & 4

    I had a lot of trouble starting my 1976 Evinrude 85hp last season. I thought I wasn't getting fuel so I replaced the fuel pump. This made no difference. All 4 ignition coils have cracked cases and where arcing but I taped them up and the arcing stopped. I bought new coils but haven't...
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