Evinrude 18 powerhead swap

[twocyclemania]

I have a chance to pickup a 61 Johnson with a seized powerhead for about $50. I have two 1955/56 Evinrude 15 powerheads. Since these were the forerunners of the 18 I was wondering if I should pick up the motor and do a powerhead swap. Any ideas as to why it will or will not work? thanks

 

[F_R]

Many changes between those models. Including the powerhead base pattern.

 

[twocyclemania]

Thanks Supreme: I'll give it a pass.

 

[Crosbyman]

Hum... 50$
Realy seized or just stuck for some reason ? . Could be a gem or cheap parts to resell
see my gem for $50 Cdn Evinrude 9622a $50 and was stuck hard

 

[CherokeeJohn]

My 66 Evinrude 18hp has a 58 powerhead.

 

[Jon NL]

$50 sounds like it would be a fun project to try and get going or see what happened to it.

 

[lindy46]

For $50 I'd buy it. If it's really stuck, part it out and you'll more than recover your investment. If it's electric start, you can get over $100 just for the starter and bracket. Then there's the carb, lower unit, flywheel, etc. etc.