Re: my $80 Evinrude, +$50 new tank, $3 spark plug new lower unit oil
Sweet little motor. Give it enough oil, as recommended previously, make sure the impeller is serviced before it breaks up, replace the internal fuel line with ethanol-tolerant replacements and you should be in great shape. Proper carb cleaning & rebuilding as a matter of regular service as well. O.K., maybe a cylinder wall deglazing & fresh rings, plus a head gasket. Make sure your gearcase does not have water intrusion, then keep fresh gear oil in it, and you will have that motor for a very long time.