Need Advice on Purchasing Older Outboard

[trent_tweeter]

Looking at an evinrude 90 hp 1965 with controls.
http://peterborough.kijiji.ca/c-car...NE-Evinrude-StarFlyte-90-HP-W0QQAdIdZ47912238
Any advice about this model re is it a lemon or a reliable buy, what to check before buying.
Thanks for any advice at all.

 

[wildmaninal]

Re: Need Advice on Purchasing Older Outboard

Well as far as being a lemon I couldn't tell ya, I'll leave that up to someone else. That model may have electric shift in it, if so I wouldn't touch it with a 10ft pole.

If at all possible check the compression of the motor, don't take the seller's word on it, also run the motor in a barrel before you buy it, again don't take the seller's word.

 

[wildmaninal]

Re: Need Advice on Purchasing Older Outboard

Thought I might add that just because it might run good in a barrel or on muffs doesn't mean that it will run good on the lake or river. For example you could put that motor in gear and it might stall out or it might be missing a gear.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Need Advice on Purchasing Older Outboard

The motor uses a distributor with a standard battery ignition system.On some of those motors the cap and rotor are hard to get and very expensive.
The electric shift is a pain to work on can be problematic if not properly cared for and certain parts are impossible to find.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Need Advice on Purchasing Older Outboard

OK, I read the ad. This engine is a nightmare. The owner has replaced the stock ignition system with something completely different. He's talking about having switched to a high energy system, and a Suzuki automotive distributor.

Given that and the electric shift, I'd run like the wind away from this. Even if it's running, it'll be a nightmare to maintain, since it's a homemade hybrid.

Keep looking, please.

 

[trent_tweeter]

Re: Need Advice on Purchasing Older Outboard

Thanks for the advice guys, I think the fishing will be better elsewhere,haha!
Regards,
Peter