what year,and reliability.

[CampH&K]

looking for the year of an older 85 hp evinrude. ser# is j0002046 are these typically reliable motors?? looking at one to buy,and would like to know if there's any common issues i should watch out for.thanks!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: what year,and reliability.

need model # not serial #.
BUYING A USED MOTOR

overall condition, condition of the place you are buying it from, usually tells you how they care for things. compression 100 + psi, and within 10% of each other, good strong blue spark, no water in the lower unit oil. look for discolored paint, (sign of over heat at
one time, also scarred up bolts, as why. have them start it. if they fail to put it in a barrell or tank, or on muffs, or in the water, to start it they don't know what they are doing. best yet is to take it for a 30 min to 1 hour test run. also if remote controlled motor, the controls should come with it.

 

[ezeke]

Re: what year,and reliability.

J0002046 is around 1978 which would make it the first year for the series.

Check carefully for uniform cylinder compression if you can. Also pressure test the gearcase.

The motor has limited value in good running condition and should have a working tilt and trim.