73 Evinrude 115 VS 79

79Rude115

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Calling on evinrude experts out there...
I have two motors to choose from -

1 - 1979 Evinrude 115 that has been used frequently but not within the last 5 years

2- 1973 Evinrude 115 according to the owner it has been used less than 6 times since purchased new in 1973, it has been in storage for 20 years

Assuming I can get either motor to run with a tune up and water pump kit which motor would you choose?

Were there new enhancements to the design of the motor between 73 and 79?
 

ezeke

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Re: 73 Evinrude 115 VS 79

1979 is a better choice in the long run. 73 ignition is OK, but it was changed in 74 and again in 78.

I like the 73-77 115 for simplicity, but it has the problem with the tilt and trim. If you don't care about the tilt and trim, and you just want a workhorse that will outlive most modern motors, then it is not half bad.
 

emdsapmgr

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Re: 73 Evinrude 115 VS 79

The 79 ignition system is probably easier to find parts for. Also, the carb design evolved. The 79 has much smaller high speed jets, (54's vs 67's) so you will get the same HP with much less fuel. The 79 has the rubber intake fillers, a performance addition. Does the 79 have tilt and trim? If so, that is another good reason to go with the 79.
 

79Rude115

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Re: 73 Evinrude 115 VS 79

Thanks for the responses guys.

The 79 does have tilt and trim but I believe the 73 does also.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: 73 Evinrude 115 VS 79

i had an early 70's 115 that loved to eat up power packs. alteast one every 2 years. and they're around $400.
 

tschamp20

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Re: 73 Evinrude 115 VS 79

dang t's daddy,iboats has them for $82.
 

R.Johnson

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Re: 73 Evinrude 115 VS 79

tashasdaddy: I think your confusing the battery CD pack with the magneto CD pak. The magneto pak never was near as exspensive as the battery pack, The battery pak was gone after 1972.
 
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