1971 Evinrude

[Pony]

I have recently aquired a 1971 Evinrude 60hp Triumph. A lot of my friends have been telling me just to get a newer motor instead of cleaning out this one...My question is, is this particular motor good in terms of its year and model, and is it worth keeping as long as i can keep it in fair shape.(currently i need to do some carb work, and minor tuning and cleaning)

 

[JB]

Re: 1971 Evinrude

That was a very good engine when new, Pony.<br /><br />Do a compression check first. If that indicates that the engine is healthy it is worth fixing and will serve you well.<br /><br />Those OMC three cylinder loopers were engineering and technology at least 20 years ahead of their time, so you have fairly new technology to work with.<br /><br />Good luck, and welcome to iboats.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: 1971 Evinrude

if only omc passed on that electric shift idea....only... if....<br /><br /><br />pony, thats the engines only drawback, i have 2 of these beasts.... they run beuatifully but i so wish they shifted with a cable instead of a battery and a sump pump