70hp Johnson "hustler"

[ryendube]

So since ive been out of work, and my cabin cruiser is workin mint outboards seem to be my new hobby. (thanks again to all fo help with my 57 rude just picked up a 25 johnson same era that im starting on. )

My friend got a 70 johnson I believe its an 84. It has **** for compression, he took it to a shop they quoted him 950 to fix it up. According to him they said it needs powerhead. seems a bit cheap for a replacement. Anyways he gave it to me. Im thinkin of tearin it down myself and giving it a looksie.

My question is how are these motors? Any finicky lil things to know before I dive in or problems with that era of motor that makes it not worth at worse to throw 1000 bucks into it?

 

[jonesg]

Re: 70hp Johnson "hustler"

before going through the joys of broken head bolts...

have you tried a good soak with seafoam directly on the cylinders,
could just be stuck/carboned up rings.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: 70hp Johnson "hustler"

The "Hustler" model name was used on some mid-1970s model Evinrude 70s. Basically consisted of a graphics package on the standard 70hp model, with the exception of the short, 15-inch transom model, which used a smaller profile gearcase. Similar Johnson models would have had the "Stinger" moniker...

- Scott

 

[ryendube]

Re: 70hp Johnson "hustler"

before going through the joys of broken head bolts...

have you tried a good soak with seafoam directly on the cylinders,
could just be stuck/carboned up rings.

I can spin the flywheel by hand with next too no resistance (yes with plugs in)

as far as broken head bolts ill be carefull and have a lil experience with easing bolts out (been automotive and industrial equipment service tech for 15yrs)


i guess shes a mid 70s motor then. /shrug