Evinrude 74-76 135 v4

[hitchhiker]

Anyone know anything about this antique?

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Evinrude 74-76 135 v4

Welcome!<br /><br />Yes.<br /><br />What would you like to know?

 

[bubbakat]

Re: Evinrude 74-76 135 v4

Sure do and what do you mean antique <br />I have one of those and I run it like I stole it all the time.<br />Listen to dheadley he is one of the best on this board.

 

[hitchhiker]

Re: Evinrude 74-76 135 v4

I have located two motors to purchase that I think are good "old motors". One is a 1976 cross flow 135 evinrude, the other is a 1987 looper 120 hp. All things being equal (albeit age;both are being sold by reputable mechanics for about the same coin). Assuming all things equal except engine design, reliability, etc... Which one would be preferable?

 

[Terry H]

Re: Evinrude 74-76 135 v4

The later model looper would be my choice hands down. Not taking anything away from the crossflow as it's definately a fine motor, the later model motors, say after '84 I think are hp rated from the output of the lower unit, whereas the older is rated for hp at the crankshaft. Also, I just like the looper v-4's better, than the crossflow motors. Just my opinion. Chief

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Evinrude 74-76 135 v4

Those two motors arent even in the same class. While both are excellent motors the looper will have a ton more torque. Regardless where and how you read horsepower. If they're both about the same $$, its a no brainer.