1989 Evinrude 90HP

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txwhitetail

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Any info on a 89 Evinrude 90HP?

Have one on a 1978 SS-1 Fisherman and would like to know if this is a good motor and if and what the drawbacks are to this motor. I have not every owned this one.
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peterskeeter

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Re: 1989 Evinrude 90HP

I have an 89 90HP Evinrude on my Skeeter SD80. Is it the greatest motor ever? Probably not, but it gets the job done:rolleyes: There are alot of parts out there for these motors and many people get good service from them. It's a little more thirsty than my Dad's 90HP Yamaha, but his is essentially a looper (crossflows are less efficient due to the combustion process involving the ports) and the Yamaha has 3 cylinders while ours has 4. The Yamaha is also more refined. Just using the Yammy for comparison sake. Overall, I think the old Evinrude is a good motor
 
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trelos67

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Re: 1989 Evinrude 90HP

txwhitetail said:
Any info on a 89 Evinrude 90HP?

Have one on a 1978 SS-1 Fisherman and would like to know if this is a good motor and if and what the drawbacks are to this motor. I have not every owned this one.
Thanks
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I have the same vintage but from the white side of the fence. Did all the usual service item when I bought her, added a filter/seperator and have not had one issue with her so far touch wood. Look after her and service what needs to be done, and enjoy.
 
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emdsapmgr

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Re: 1989 Evinrude 90HP

These were very popular engines at the time. Pretty basic, carbureted engine with auto-oiling. OMC made countless thousands of these over the years. The engine is torquey, though not as fuel efficient as today's engines. A used engine is as good as the prior owner's maintenance was. I'd make sure the engine runs, has good compression, shifts ok and has no water in the lower unit.
 
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