Looking for a repair/service manual for a 1983 Evinrude 70HP

boobie

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Re: Looking for a repair/service manual for a 1983 Evinrude 70HP

You can get the factory OEM service manual right here in I-Boats. Stay away from Seloc or Clymer.
 

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Re: Looking for a repair/service manual for a 1983 Evinrude 70HP

Then try Ken Cook.com in Milwaukee WI.
 

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Re: Looking for a repair/service manual for a 1983 Evinrude 70HP

You want a manual specific for your motor. Those other ones try and cover to much and don't get down to detail.
 

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Re: Looking for a repair/service manual for a 1983 Evinrude 70HP

Looks like Ken Cook may have one for $80.
 

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Re: Looking for a repair/service manual for a 1983 Evinrude 70HP

That would be money well spent if you plan on keeping the motor. You can always sell it when you're done with it.
 

emdsapmgr

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Re: Looking for a repair/service manual for a 1983 Evinrude 70HP

That ebay manual looks to be a factory one. Appears it's the real deal. Or get it from this website: outboardbook.com Ken Cook makes all the factory Johnson/Evinrude manuals
 

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Re: Looking for a repair/service manual for a 1983 Evinrude 70HP

That ebay manual looks to be a factory one. Appears it's the real deal. Or get it from this website: outboardbook.com Ken Cook makes all the factory Johnson/Evinrude manuals

Are they basically the same motor in 81' and 83'? I know a lot of motors (i.e. cr250 Honda) didn't really change a lot for several years. Figure if I can get a good manual and save $60 I'm all for that :)
 

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Re: Looking for a repair/service manual for a 1983 Evinrude 70HP

I have PDF manuals on alot of motors that I share on here for free. The one I have for Evin and Johnson only goes to 35 Hp :)
 

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Re: Looking for a repair/service manual for a 1983 Evinrude 70HP

I have PDF manuals on alot of motors that I share on here for free. The one I have for Evin and Johnson only goes to 35 Hp :)


You had me excited there for a second :lol:
 

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Re: Looking for a repair/service manual for a 1983 Evinrude 70HP

81 and 83 are esentially the same motor, so same manual will do.
 

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Re: Looking for a repair/service manual for a 1983 Evinrude 70HP

If your engine has power trim: the major difference between the two years is the power trim unit. The trim electrical systems are different. The 81 uses a 3 wire motor, the 83 uses the newer two wire motor. Their electrical trim control box internals are different, too. (the 83 has two relays inside.) The 83 uses the newer "plug-in" ignition coils, a minor difference. Some of the plug ends on the ignition system may be different. However, if you can get the manual at a good price, it should cover everything close enough to make it worth your $.
 
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Painterx

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Re: Looking for a repair/service manual for a 1983 Evinrude 70HP

I have a ken cook if your still interested
 
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