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    1978 Evi 85 shaft removal

    My '78 Evi 85 V4 runs great but this year when I drained the lower end oil it was mostly water. Thankfully it only had a few short runs on it in that condition. I have pulled the lower unit (some old posts on here guided me through, thanks guys) but I'd like to pull the shafts and have a look...
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    Thinking about upgrading - you thoughts please

    Hey everyone, I have a '78 Glastron V162 Futura 16' fiberglass with a '78 Evi 85 V4 and I have to say it's been a great boat the 2.5 years I've had it. This year when I drained the gear oil it was white with water and had lots of metal filings. I assume that's from the oil being ruined by the...
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    use '87 120hp v4 trim on '78 85 v4? Experts I need your help!!

    I have a 1978 evinrude 85 hp V4 with a dead trim setup. When you push the trim buttons the solenoid clicks but that's all. A guy locally has a 1987 120 hp V4 Evinrude for sale - can I swap his trim onto my motor? the 87 has engine problems but the trim is supposed to be good. thanks for the...
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    78 Evinrude 85hp power trim non-functional

    the power trim on my 1978 Evinrude 85hp V4 is non functional. It has never worked in the 2 years I have had the motor. I am a motorcycle guy, not an outboard guy, but with some your help I might be able to figure this out. The solenoid clicks when I try to use the power trim. That is where...
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    Use 1998 Evinrude 90hp power trim on 78 evinrude 85hp?

    Hey Everyone, I have a 1978 Evinrude 85hp that works great, except the power trim is not working. The solenoid still clicks but no action from the trim, it has been this way since I bought the boat 1.5 years ago. A guy locally has a 1998 evinrude 90 horse he is parting out. Will the power...
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