New evenrude

[Jmusick]

Just picked up this motor all i know is its early 70 125hp evinrude to replace my Chrysler force 70. Was it a good idea?are these any good? Seems to be in good condition. It came with a parts motor, a 85 hp version of the same 125. Whats interchangeable between the 2?

 

[racerone]

The 85 HP is a smaller bore block.

 

[tphoyt]

I remember something about the 85 was meant to be a 125 but there was a problem with the manufacturing of the block so the 85 was borne. I recall it being a power house. That was a long time ago. I could be very wrong about this.

 

[Jmusick]

Im more looking at what parts from the 85hp will fit and work on my 125hp for spare parts. Ie: ignition, lower unit, water pump/impeller and things of that nature. They look to me to be nearly the same aside from the block and pistons sizes.

 

[racerone]

Some of the 85 HP models used breaker points instead of a sensor.-----Look up the parts on various websites to confirm what fits what.