I have a 1988 Evinrude 75 hp that locked up on me. Cost to re-build 1000-1500 by professional, probably about 1/2 if I do it myself which I've never done before. The advice I'm seeking is should I even fool with with this late of a model motor or cut my losses and get something new or at least...
I have a 1988 75hp Evinrude that's locked up. Have a chance to pick up both a 70 hp and 75 hp (1977) Johnson for fairly cheap. First question is will the 77 fit on the 88 year model. Second question is would the 1977 70 hp powerhead work on the 1988 75 hp or would that create carberator and...
I've read several posts on here on this subject here including jtexas recent procedure on 4/02/10. I've removed all seven bolts and disconnected shift rod. Read in another post about pulling spark plugs and turning flywheel to help spline come out. Done all of that and lower unit will not drop...
