Rude 125 de-winterizing..what should I do?

[ryan04]

Just a couple of quick questions. Firstly, my boss has a 1976 125 evinrude that has been winterized by a mechanic about 4 years ago. He had it on an 18' larson and he said it ran like a bat outta hell!! He's done with it now and he said I could have it for $500.00 because to quote " it's just a boat anchor to me now, my kids moved out." So what should I check over and replace before I fire it up, keep in mind he said it ran perfect before it was winterized. It was kept in doors on a bracket up right under a cloth in a heated garage the whole time. Secondly Is this motor WAY to big to stick on the back of my 16' sangster? I have a feeling I know the answer, but I just thought I'd ask .thanks guys.

 

[mikeyzx2]

Re: Rude 125 de-winterizing..what should I do?

sparkplugs, waterpump, thermostats, gas, rebuild carbs and clean them thoroughly. as far as the other boat, it depends on the hp rating on the plate that gives load capacities and such. four years is a long time to sit around despite winterizing

 

[mikeyzx2]

Re: Rude 125 de-winterizing..what should I do?

well cross out the gas part, I didn't catch the part that it's the motor only, which is a pretty good deal too if it's not been abused

 

[ryan04]

Re: Rude 125 de-winterizing..what should I do?

it hasn't he's an older fella who drives an old grummin' and thinks 50 mph is far to fast for the free way!!l The other boat is rated for a 70hp. So I think I know the answer, but still is there a way possibly a way to make it work?<br />(it reeks of stupidity, I know.)

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: Rude 125 de-winterizing..what should I do?

Give us the model No., If it is a 125, it can't be a 76. If it is a 71, or 72, that could change things as what to look for. Battery CD ignition, and hydro-electric shift would be two items.