Re: 7.5hp evinrude question?
Hey there, I have had a 1981 Johnson 7.5HP for couple/few seasons now, it's basiclly the same as your Rude there. Yours looks like about the same condition from what I can see. I'd say you would have no problem getting over $300 and maybe up to $600 on ebay this time of year if it's never felt saltwater and in Great Condition. I had a story posted here about my 7.5 when I first bought it (1981 7.5HP Johnson seahorse overheating). It overheated and scorched the cylinders a little. They say compression should be over 80PSI and within five of each other, some have said it should even be closer to 100PSI but what I'm trying to say is I believe mine are scorched and are down to 60 in one and 65PSI in the other and after I cleaned & replaced the waterpump and thermostat this motor still starts, runs, and has run hard for many hours. It pushes my 12 ft. flat bottom Jonboat up on plane and goes about 17-18MPH fully loaded. Goes a long way with 3 gallons of good fuel. You won't find much negitive feedback about your Evinrude, they have always been a leader in the industry! Hope you got it going and have fun with it. --Kster
