im torn between trying to get a 1961 75 hp evinrude running or just buying a newer motor.heres a little history.i picked up a 1960 lonestar 16 ft aluminum v hull earlier this year that has this outboard motor on it.the motor hadnt been run in years and was seized up when i got it.it only took a day of soaking to get the motor unfrozen and turns over nicely now with 85 psi on all 4 cylinders.i cleaned the points up and got it sparking again.i havent done anything to the carbs yet.the prop was broken so that will need replaced and the lower unit had a thrust washer that was in multiple pieces that i replaced.when i reassembled lower unit it is very very hard to turn.so that will need some more attention.and i keep asking myself is this motor really worth the money and effort to try to get running again.or would it be better to just spend the money on a newer motor already running?any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.thanks.
