My dear old 1985 40 Evinrude is a silver blue color that was pretty standard I think.<br /><br />The motor, gearbox and overall engine condition is fantastic, except for the PTT which I am trying to bring back to 'as new' working condition.<br /><br />The cowling has been overly exposed to the...
My dear old 1985 40 Evinrude is a silver blue color that was pretty standard I think.<br /><br />The motor, gearbox and overall engine condition is fantastic, except for the PTT which I am trying to bring back to 'as new' working condition.<br /><br />The cowling has been overly exposed to the...
I have a 40HP Evinrude where the engine while raised gradually lowers itself and the hydraulics dont hold it up for long. The Mechanic said it would cost more to repair the seals etc on the rams than the motor would be worth.... so, any ideas on where I can purchase a second hand ram and / or...
I presently have a 83 2 stroke Evinrude 40hp engine on the rear of a 4.3 meter aluminium runablut used for fishing / crabbing and a bit of kid fun running around etc.<br /><br />I am looking at replacing with a 4 stroke of similar power. SAlt water use<br /><br />Can anyone advise the best...
Hey up to date gurus out there, can those who done any research suggest what is the best 2002-2003 40-60 HP motor on the market regardless of cost.<br /><br />Is 4 stroke or 2 stroke better?<br /><br />I will be using it for fishing, crabbing, and a bit of general boating on an aluminium 4.3m...
Can anyone out there please advise me of any special procedures that need to be carried out prior to leaving my engine (and boat) in the garage at my beach house at Queensland (Australia) for 6 months or so until it's next use.<br /><br />I had heard that corrosion in the cylinders can build up...
I would like to know the weight of a 1985 40hp Evinrude if anyone can help me?<br /><br />I have a Stessl 4.3M Alum runabout for fishing and general running about, with the Evinrude 40hp on it, however am considering replacing it with a 50hp of some sort, hopefully lighter but more HP? Could...
Two queries?<br /><br />How do I check fot the adequacy of fluid in my trim tilt resovoir / mechnism?<br /><br />If low, how do I fill the resovoir on my power trim tilt mechanism. I have a feeling the level is lower than it is supposed to be?<br /><br />The mechanism is the type with a...
I have a 1985 40HP Evinrude outboard with Power trim / tilt. When tilted up the outboard gradually lowers itself to a point where it would be hard to know the power tilt was holding it up. There seems only minor oil leaks on the tops of the hydraulic rams which leads me to wonder what else could...
