I want to add power tilt/trim to my 72 Johnson 65ESL72 outboard

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I want to add a power tilt/trim to my 1972 65hp Johnson 65ESL72 outboard. Can the tilt unit from a 1972 Johnson 125hp 125ESL72R be adapted to work with my motor? Thanks in advance for your advice.
 

F_R

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think they offered a power tilt & trim in 1972. Power tilt only. And the 65 / 125 were different.
 

oldboat1

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Sort of a standard suggestion here is to consider an aftermarket t. and t. unit. They are expensive, but so is a working original equipment version, if available for your motor and if you can locate a unit.
 

jimmbo

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CMC is about the only way to get power trim on a pre 73 Evinrude/Johnson outboard
 

racerone

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Find a newer 70 HP midsection with trim/tilt.-------Install your powerhead and lower unit ??-----Never had to do one but might be possible.
 
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