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77 85hp evinrude I need a part

little_mac

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"I have the above engine and i

"I have the above engine and it seems to be missing the outside cover over the carbs, I believe they call it an air silencer, anyways is there somewhere that I can order one, or does anyone have one they would part with. any help would be appreciated. Thanks Mac"
 
"Jim,

I would pay a visit t


"Jim,

I would pay a visit to your local mom-and-pop dealership. This part was common for all 4 cyl models of that vintage. They should certainly have one laying in the boneyard they would be willing to part with very reasonablly.

You can't visit one of those new fancy dealerships. If they were even in business in '77, and knew what you were describing to them, they still couldn't help you. They throw that kind of stuff in the dumpster.

Good luck
Rick"
 
"I understand that Rick, Kinda

"I understand that Rick, Kinda why im posting here, so maybe someone that has one will see this post and sell it to me. There are only 2 shops like that around here, no big dealers."
 
"I live in arkansas, anyone at

"I live in arkansas, anyone at all know where I could find this part? Next time I get to a big town, I will stop at the boat repair shops and see if they have one layin around. Thanks all."
 
"Andrew, Thank you sir for the

"Andrew, Thank you sir for the information. I only need the cover as the base is there. I will do some searching on the parts suppliers. Thanks again. Jim"
 
I am told that the source of l

I am told that the source of last resort for obsolete OMC parts is SeaWay Marine. (800) 332-0803. Always works for me.
 
"Why would you need to use wir

"Why would you need to use wire mesh????What good would it do??. I can,t believe that local dealers do not have a bunch of these lying around"
 
"wire mesh would at least keep

"wire mesh would at least keep out lg dibris.try ebay for that cover,or one of the whole salers on there."
 
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