85 HP Evinrude

[blackbelt5]

I brought a houseboat that the motor has been setting in the water for years. I turn the crank it is free what should i do before trying to start this motor? Thanks

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 85 HP Evinrude

Read this, it should help, any other questions let us know

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158086

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 85 HP Evinrude

Remove spark plugs, test for spark. Check the compression. What is the model number of the engine?

 

[blackbelt5]

Re: 85 HP Evinrude

Thanks everyone for the information.

 

[boobie]

Re: 85 HP Evinrude

What kind of water, salt or fresh ?

 

[blackbelt5]

Re: 85 HP Evinrude

fresh

 

[boobie]

Re: 85 HP Evinrude

It may be easy to get running then. Follow the advice given above and you may want to post the model # as it makes answering your questions eaisier.