1976 85 hp evinrude

[ahmincha]

Going to look at a 1976 85 HP evinrude anything I should look for . Thanks in advance

 

[F_R]

Re: 1976 85 hp evinrude

Completeness, is it all there, including the remote control with wiring harness? General condition. How does it look. nice or pile of doo-doo? Signs of ovrheating, is the paint on the powerhead burnt or discolored, any wires melted where they touch the block or heads? If you get this far, and the seller allows it, pull the plugs, looking for any signs of rust in them. Then check the compression. Check the oil in the lower unit, is it full and free of water?

The things I just listed are the minimal basics. If it fails any of them, figure you are buying a possible money pit. If it passes, can you take it for a test run? Or does it run at all? Then there is the Judge Judy question, "Did you have a mechanic look at it?"

Bottom line: You pays your money and you takes your chances. How much are you willing to risk?

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: 1976 85 hp evinrude

Well-said. The cranking compression on that engine when new was around 125 lbs on each cyl. I'd expect to see the current compression within 10% of that figure.

 

[ahmincha]

Re: 1976 85 hp evinrude

I know this is a loaded question but if all things mentioned above check out whats a fair price to pay

 

[classiccat]

Re: 1976 85 hp evinrude

What's included? (tilt/trim, controls, prop(s), wiring harness, gas tanks / capacity, etc.)

 

[rdmotors]

Re: 1976 85 hp evinrude

If you can check the fire also, sometimes the control box can be a little expensive.

 

[ahmincha]

Re: 1976 85 hp evinrude

Controls wiring harness prop