1989 88HP Evinrude

[pennyanman]

I have recently gone through this engine top to bottom. A previous owner had spun the impeller and shut down when the horn went off. I still found head gaskets full of pin holes, one partially melted by pass valve, and other signs of overheat. Basicly I did every gasket in the powerhead including powerhead to mid section, back plate gaskets, thermostat housing gaskets,new 'stats, rebuilt carbs, etc. Early indication is that motor was "saved". I am considering converting to trim and tilt. Is this a feasable conversion? Any ideas on cost? Is the trim and tilt assy available from a junk yard? I know there are a lot of these OMC V4s around so there must be a good supply of used parts.

 

[DJ]

Re: 1989 88HP Evinrude

penyanman,<br /><br />The conversion to TNT is not that bad. <br /><br />The entire unit slides out of the mid section clamp bracket. You can buy it all as a unit. <br /><br />It will go in place of the shock cylinder you see in there now. <br /><br />Expect to pay upwards of $6-700.00 for a good used one.

 

[pennyanman]

Re: 1989 88HP Evinrude

That's about what I figured. The "Armstrong" tilt system will have to do until my bank account recovers from the last adventure, but I might treat myself to a winter project.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: 1989 88HP Evinrude

pennyanman, fellow longislander here with the same engine. Do you know of any outboard junkyards on the island?

 

[pennyanman]

Re: 1989 88HP Evinrude

See Henry @ Anything Marine off River Avenue on the West side of the Patchogue River. He also has a website (anythingmarine.com). He's sometimes a little tough to find, and he has a rather unique attitude toward the customer, ie he is open when he feels like it. He is pretty good at getting back to you if you leave a message or e-mail him with a request.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[Desertflame]

Re: 1989 88HP Evinrude

i sucessfully install a tilt and trim from a blown 1986 75 evinrude to my 1989 88hp evinrude. a used one is about $100.