Hard to find part. Help!

[wwitz757]

Hey guys, first let me say that these forums have been invaluable. Just got a stuck lower unit off of a 1974 85 hp Evinrude last night following all of your advice.

The problem I've run into is I cannot find the covering/thermostat housing for the same motor (85943b). I've checked twincityoutboards.com, ganotech.com, and other recommendations I've run into in the forums. Would anyone have one they could sell, or point me toward some other vintage Evinrude dealers?

 

[mstahl1171]

Try here on iboats or Marine engine.com

 

[F_R]

Did you mean model 85493B? Part number 0385832 Thermostat cover? Sea-Way has it. http://www.seawaymarine.com/

 

[wwitz757]

I finally found it from American outboard. It seems like I may have gotten the last one in existence. I saw that Sea-Way had one and ordered it on Monday. Later that day they sent email saying they didn't actually have it and they recommended someone who might've had it. I'm not gonna lie, I was kinda sweating it there for a second.