Parts Motor?

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RichRab

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• Oct 10, 2010

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I have an 85 hp evinrude elec shift that ran fine 10 yrs. ago (in NJ) that has just been sitting outside. Do you think it has any value as a parts motor? I hate to scrap it if someone can use it. Thank You, RR

 

Bifflefan

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• Oct 10, 2010

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Re: Parts Motor?

Craigslist, fleabay.
There are any number of places to advertise it.

 

rolmops

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• Oct 10, 2010

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Re: Parts Motor?

Don't write it off until you have properly cleaned and checked it.There is good chance that some basic care will bring it back to life.

 

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RichRab

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Re: Parts Motor?

I junked the boat years ago and saved the motor. I put it on craigs list with no luck. Before I waste more time on it do you think it is worth anything? It is late 60 to early 70's

 

yorab

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• Oct 10, 2010

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Re: Parts Motor?

You could list it on aomci.org Webvertise pages. People are always looking on there for good used parts (including me). You could probably make more money by parting it out but that obviously requires more work on your part and it may take longer to get some money out of it.

 

samo_ott

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Re: Parts Motor?

If it's not seized and turns over, someone somewhere will want it. Actually even if it's seized someone will probably want it. You just have to find the right person.

 

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emdsapmgr

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• Oct 11, 2010

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Re: Parts Motor?

If the control box and electric shift lower unit still are in serviceable condition, there is value in parting it out. Those are hard to find parts.

 

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RichRab

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• Nov 14, 2010

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Re: Parts Motor?

Anyone local or willing to travel to South Jersey, send me a note!!

 

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RichRab

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Re: Parts Motor?

Scrapped==3/2011

 

Mas

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Re: Parts Motor?

I doff my cap and hang my head. :-| Sorry nobody would take it off your hands.

Mas

 

kbait

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Re: Parts Motor?

I purchased a '65 40hp evinrude 'parts' motor that had been sitting outside for 15 years. It still turned over w/compression, so I serviced the magneto, carb, fuel lines, impeller and gear lube and replaced some wiring that was rotted. Then I found a '71 14' yarcraft fiberglass boat w/trailer to put it on. Idles wicked slow, tops out at 28mph and is surprisingly good on gas (6 gallons lasts all day). $325 plus my time and I have a really cool boat!