1989 vro 40hp evinrude (WTB) ??

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besides compression and physical appearance what can a motor newbie check to see if they are getting a good deal (~ $1200) or do I need to have a mechanic look at it?


thanks

 

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Re: 1989 vro 40hp evinrude (WTB) ??

BUYING A USE MOTOR

overall condition, condition of the place you are buying it from, usually tells you how they care for things. compression 100 + psi, and within 10% of each other, good strong blue spark, no water in the lower unit oil. look for discolored paint, (sign of over heat at
one time, also scarred up bolts, as why. have them start it. if they fail to put it in a barrell or tank, or on muffs, or in the water, to start it they don't know what they are doing. best yet is to take it for a 30 min to 1 hour test run. also if remote controlled motor, the controls should come with it.