Recent content by gillette106

  1. G

    Mounting trim unit?

    I am trying to mount the trim unit for a 1979 evinrude 85hp. Do I need to loosen and remove the stern brackets in order to mount the unit between them, is there a trick or an easier way?
  2. G

    oil pump for trim?

    I have an 85 hp evinrude that I have been having issues with the power trim. I purchased a new motor but when I hooked it up the trim still does not work. The electric motor works fine but it connects to a hyraulic oil pump, correct? I tried to spin the pump manually with a screwdriver but it is...
  3. G

    trim pump wiring

    I just purchased a motor for the trim assembly on my 1979 Ranger bass boat. The assembly was not on the boat when I purchased it two weeks ago. When I install it, will there be an obvious spot to connect the three wires from the motor?
  4. G

    gear lube

    What are the differences in gear lube? Does anyone know what gear lube a 1979 85 hp Evinrude needs?
  5. G

    '79 Evinrude 85 hp gearlube

    Please forgive my lack of knowledge, I just purchased my first boat. I purchased a '79 Ranger bass boat with an 85 hp Evinrude outboard and I am looking to change the lower end gear lube. I had a friend go to the local marine store a purchase gear lube for me and when he returned, they were...
Top