1973 Rude parts availability?

[mark1961]

Hi all, i am considering buying a vessel fitted with a 73 65hp Evinrude (65373R) which at the moment the seller says is working well. Since the engine is pretty old i was wondering if parts for this model are still easy to find, any ideas?

Cheers.

 

[Rick.]

Re: 1973 Rude parts availability?

http://shop2.evinrude.com/ext/index.aspx?s1=d6707a39ead939562211428595261d16

Have a look for your year and model and you can see regarding available parts. Rick.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1973 Rude parts availability?

I recently had to go to a dealer to get some parts for my '73 Johnson 85 and it looked like they could get just about anything I might need for it. The 3 cylinder Johnnyrudes were great motors and you just missed the dreaded electric shift years (1972 and prior). I say go for it.

 

[James R]

Re: 1973 Rude parts availability?

BRP, Bombardier, the owners of OMC, list parts back to 1968. Your OMC Dealer can supply.

 

[splitshot]

Re: 1973 Rude parts availability?

Go for it...you will be able to find the parts

 

[mark1961]

Re: 1973 Rude parts availability?

Thanks everyone, i checked the link provided by Rick and had a quick look for ign parts, stock of powerpacks and coils looked to be getting a little thin but rectifyers and stators seemed okay.

Cheers.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1973 Rude parts availability?

a lot of people use aftermarket power packs, (CDI is good). the most expensive parts are the lower unit shift parts. it is a hydro-mechanical shift.