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1975 Evinrude 85hp Lower Unit

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angel2you

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I am looking for a 1975 Evinrude 85hp Lower Unit OR the parts to rebuild the one that I have. I have not yet torn apart the lower unit to see exactly what needs replacing, but I still need referrals as to where I can get everything when I do.

Does anyone have suggestions as to where I should start my search??

Thank you!!!!
 
Start with posting your location.------You are looking for used parts for a 73 to 76 motor.----What is your lower unit doing / not doing ?
 
I am in MN...sorry. The motor appeared to have seized, but when hand turning the motor with a socket wrench the pistons moved...very hard though. We took the lower unit off and now the motor moves smoothly as it should. We have not taken the lower unit apart to see what is going on in it to cause the motor to act like it was seized.

Some oil came out of the lower unit when unscrewing the drain...no water. (this was before it was removed)
 
This does not sound promising.----New parts will set you back a small fortune.----E-bay is a scource for parts but it definitely is a " buyer beware " market.-----Remove the waterpump and upper thrust bearing housing and roller thrust bearing, that will tell the story in most cases.
 
Ya, I have a guy looking into it....I just want to research options....buy a new lower unit and where....also, where parts can be found. Either way will not come cheap, but one has to be cheaper than the other.

Thanks
 
You can look up the price of parts right here on this site ( above the tellow line )---------Sticker shock for sure as a forward gear is listed at over $800.00.-------It is going to be a used lower unit or used parts to make it affordable.
 
I am not seeing the link. :-(
I am ok with used, it is an old motor and this is my first boat. I will upgrade to newer & better down the road.
 
Needs a gearbox from a 1973 to 1976 model 85 / 115 HP------135 HP will also fit but has a slightly different gear ratio.
 
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