Evinrude Need To Know Soon

[raevin51]

I have a chance to buy an Evinrude 140. Theengine is in excelent cond overall.
The only thing I am not sure of is it has a counter rotating prop. Now for the question, does it matter which way the prop rotates? or will I have to change the lower unit to use this engine as single on my boat?

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Evinrude Need To Know Soon

Not a problem. You may find that you're a bit more limited on prop choices, but that's it. They all push the boat, regardless of the direction of rotation.

 

[raevin51]

Re: Evinrude Need To Know Soon

Thank you , i really appreciate your answer, a friend has it and made me an offer that is really hard to refuse, again thanks

 

[hoeser]

Re: Evinrude Need To Know Soon

I have a 1984 140, what year is the one you want to buy? Great engine in my opinion. If you have an older one (like mine) you may want to update the VRO or disconnect. I am going to update mine.

Check compression before you buy, make sure it is good and more importantly even across all 4 cylinders.

I would decarb and replace impeller after purchase as well.

Enjoy man!

 

[raevin51]

Re: Evinrude Need To Know Soon

Hi, it is a complete rebuild 1974. The person who I am buying from lost the boat, it burned on the trailer, while the engine was in for it's rebuild.

 

[hoeser]

Re: Evinrude Need To Know Soon

sweet, no vro to worry about at all!

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Evinrude Need To Know Soon

A couple things to keep in mind -- there was no 140 in 1974 and there was no counter rotating gearcase that will fit a 1974 V4. Just something to think about before you buy a c/r prop.

 

[raevin51]

Re: Evinrude Need To Know Soon

Thanks for the info. I am going to take a run over to the shop and talk to the mechanic and find out exactly what year it is. Friend said it was a 74

 

[raevin51]

Re: Evinrude Need To Know Soon

Just a bit more on the 140. I want to thank everyone who replied to my question especially Dhadly. You hav saved me a ton of money and a lot of grief.
I went to the shop and found out that the motor was a cobbled together engine . The mechanic said that all he was authorized to do was a tune=up and spring maint on it, not a top to bottom rebuild and that he personally would not recommend this motor for more than use as an anchor. Again thank you all

 

[samo_ott]

Re: Evinrude Need To Know Soon

For use only as a boat anchor? Nice friend! (ex?)