1969 85hp elec shift rebuild or parts?

[BlackoutBill21]

I picked up this monster with the intention of "broadening" My outboard learning.. plus the price was right 50$

problem is I hear the Electric shift motors are crap. also... its missing carbs, all electrical components with the exception of the lower unit shift wires, no flywheel no stater , distibuter cap, power packs coils, prop, and air box.

Should this be my "parts" motor? if so, should I only look at 85 motors? or will other years/HPs, be compatible?

dont need a full break down of "what will fit" and what wont.. but general pointing in a direction is all I need and Ill start digging.

Finally should I keep the electric shift lower unit? or should I find/convert to regular?

 

[GA_Boater]

You bought a motor that has already been cannibalized. It isn't even a good parts motor.

 

[BlackoutBill21]

i mean maybe i'm just resourceful but i don't see it that way....

 

[racerone]

Electric shift is wonderful.----Well engineered / reliable / simple and easy to fix.-----That is my opinion and many will argue about that.-----Do a complete inspection.----Find your parts cheap on E-bay.

 

[BlackoutBill21]

its in good shape otherwise plus the lower unit is complete! so i figured if i find a seized 85hp I'll be in business!!

mine spins freely and looks clean!

 

[Faztbullet]

That a small bore 85Hp and unless you find another 69/70 yr a lot of parts wont interchange. You will send more on parts getting it running than motor is worth, plus what the compression??? Why was it parted out?

 

[racerone]

Not worth working on for most shops.------Great satisfaction for some to get it done as a hobby so to speak.

 

[BlackoutBill21]

cant test compression since i have no flywheel lol.. but if you say i need another 69/70 85 hp then thats what ill find!!! i mean a seized one has to be out there somewhere!! Ill find it.. I always do.

 

[racerone]

You can inspect one side of the piston and the rings by removing bypass covers.------Just 6 bolts on each cover.

 

[oldboat1]

I ran the '70 version for many years with no issues, both fresh and salt water. Use Premium Mix in the gearcase (specifically for electric gear cases). For layup while looking for parts, you might fill the case with ATM to clean, then drain and fill with the proper oil when ready to run. If you can find a '69/'70 flywheel, you will be able to pull it over with a rope or sash cord for testing compression.

 

[oldboat1]

(edit -- Premium Blend...)

 

[BlackoutBill21]

just found a 140 hp for 50 bucks!!! lol i dont know the year though... wonder if anything is interchangeable!!

 

[racerone]

There is not much if anything that is similar between a 1969 model 85 HP and a 140 of 1977 and newer !!

 

[BlackoutBill21]

i guess Ill have 2 parts motors to look out for now! lol

 

[Newyota]

Can’t you check compression by putting nut on crank and run with drill??

 

[BlackoutBill21]

Yes you can and I will probably do that once I get it set up.

 

[GA_Boater]

Can’t you check compression by putting nut on crank and run with drill??

No. Not enough oomph in a drill to spin 85 and 140 horse motors.

 

[racerone]

Just look at the 140 HP flywheel.----See if it can be used on the 85 HP to do a compression test.------Note ---Only to do a compression test with starter or a rope on the flywheel.