1975 Evinrude 135, shift problem

[Evinrude Boater]

Looking at buying this motor. Owner says it refused to shift into gear and the hydralic shift assist needs work. Is this a costly or involved job for the shade tree mechanic?
Does anyone know what this motor weighs with automatic tilt?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1975 Evinrude 135, shift problem

if it needs the oil pump, they are +- $550.00

 

[F_R]

Re: 1975 Evinrude 135, shift problem

The '75 was Hydraulic Power Assisted Shift. It works on the same principal as power steering on a car.

Any work that needs to be done on it requires total disassembly of the gearcase. Fortunatly, they don't require a lot of work.

 

[Evinrude Boater]

Re: 1975 Evinrude 135, shift problem

FR, you say, "Fortunately they don't require a lot of work". Is that to say they usually don't breakdown or they're easy to fix? Can I replace the pump without special tools?
It might need a new pump, maybe something else. What other possibilities are there to consider?

I would like to replace that 75hp in my avatar but I'm concerned about weight on a 16' boat. I think the 75hp is about 225 lbs.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 1975 Evinrude 135, shift problem

I think I'd investigate the shift issue further. Don't be quick to rip it apart just yet.

I have a feeling that if your boat will float with a cabbage head motor it'll float with a 135. Now, applying twice the power to the transom might be a different story.....

 

[Evinrude Boater]

Re: 1975 Evinrude 135, shift problem

The boat is rated for 100hp but the transom has a one inch bow to it already without the motor hanging on it. Hmmm?

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 1975 Evinrude 135, shift problem

In that case -- double hummmmmm...............

 

[F_R]

Re: 1975 Evinrude 135, shift problem

The newer 100 probably weighs very close to what the old 75 weighs. But it has a heck of a lot more power.

Replacing the oil pump and/or power cylinder as I said requires a total teardown. They are the last parts to come out of the case and the first to go back in. There are a few special tools required, not the least of which is a honkin-big pair of snap ring pliers. And a special socket to properly torque the pinion nut. And some pullers stuff.

 

[envader]

Re: 1975 Evinrude 135, shift problem

i have a 1976 invader intruder boat split hull and have a 1975 Johnson 135hp v4 motor on her. the motor sits great on the boat and she's only rated at 115hp . so as far as length and weight you shouldn't have an issue.

Stop Wishin, Start Fishin, The Anchor Marina, Stamford.TX

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 1975 Evinrude 135, shift problem

Before anything go over that transom with a fine tooth comb, the last thing that you want to see is the clouds before swimming with the fishies

 

[jimmbo]

Re: 1975 Evinrude 135, shift problem

That old 75 weighs about 240 - 250