Older Outboard Engines

[Alan Peck]

I know that the old car hobby has a lot of supply houses that specialize is old obsolete parts.

Does any know if there is anything similar for outboard engines? I have a 1981 35 HP Evinrude and a lot of the parts are no longer available from the authorized dealers. Perhaps there are people who buy up old outboard motor inventory or who make replacements parts?

By the way, I know that the prices charged by authorized dealers are mighty high for parts. I can understand that if the part is pretty specialized and limited to a few models.

However, I was pretty amazed when they charged me $4.00 for a single #10 ss washer and $4.80 for a 5/16" ss lock nut. They maintained these were special in some way. I did some checking and the only thing special about the lock nut was that is was fine thread instead of coarse thread. I bought some more at Ace Hardware for 40 cents.

Anyway, any suggestions on fixing up the old motor would be appreciated.

[Alan Peck]

I know that the old car hobby has a lot of supply houses that specialize is old obsolete parts.

Does any know if there is anything similar for outboard engines? I have a 1981 35 HP Evinrude and a lot of the parts are no longer available from the authorized dealers. Perhaps there are people who buy up old outboard motor inventory or who make replacements parts?

By the way, I know that the prices charged by authorized dealers are mighty high for parts. I can understand that if the part is pretty specialized and limited to a few models.

However, I was pretty amazed when they charged me $4.00 for a single #10 ss washer and $4.80 for a 5/16" ss lock nut. They maintained these were special in some way. I did some checking and the only thing special about the lock nut was that is was fine thread instead of coarse thread. I bought some more at Ace Hardware for 40 cents.

Anyway, any suggestions on fixing up the old motor would be appreciated.

[Alan Peck]

I know that the old car hobby has a lot of supply houses that specialize is old obsolete parts.

Does any know if there is anything similar for outboard engines? I have a 1981 35 HP Evinrude and a lot of the parts are no longer available from the authorized dealers. Perhaps there are people who buy up old outboard motor inventory or who make replacements parts?

By the way, I know that the prices charged by authorized dealers are mighty high for parts. I can understand that if the part is pretty specialized and limited to a few models.

However, I was pretty amazed when they charged me $4.00 for a single #10 ss washer and $4.80 for a 5/16" ss lock nut. They maintained these were special in some way. I did some checking and the only thing special about the lock nut was that is was fine thread instead of coarse thread. I bought some more at Ace Hardware for 40 cents.

Anyway, any suggestions on fixing up the old motor would be appreciated.

[Bruce Hooke]

Wow, I would not even have consider '81 old! My father has a Johnson 6 HP that is a good 10-15 years older than that and that is finally getting too worn out to be worth fixing...

Good luck!

[Bruce Hooke]

Wow, I would not even have consider '81 old! My father has a Johnson 6 HP that is a good 10-15 years older than that and that is finally getting too worn out to be worth fixing...

Good luck!

[Bruce Hooke]

Wow, I would not even have consider '81 old! My father has a Johnson 6 HP that is a good 10-15 years older than that and that is finally getting too worn out to be worth fixing...

Good luck!

[Gresham CA]

Alan try here.

[Gresham CA]

Alan try here.

[Gresham CA]

Alan try here.

[stevenj]

try this one too -> MasterTech

I've not used his services, but have been able to find info and re-build kits for my 10hp 1951 rude.

g'luck,
stevenj

[stevenj]

try this one too -> MasterTech

I've not used his services, but have been able to find info and re-build kits for my 10hp 1951 rude.

g'luck,
stevenj

[stevenj]

try this one too -> MasterTech

I've not used his services, but have been able to find info and re-build kits for my 10hp 1951 rude.

g'luck,
stevenj

[Andrew Craig-Bennett]

Old?

My Seagull Forty Plus left the factory in September 1972. It's just about run in...

[Andrew Craig-Bennett]

Old?

My Seagull Forty Plus left the factory in September 1972. It's just about run in...

[Andrew Craig-Bennett]

Old?

My Seagull Forty Plus left the factory in September 1972. It's just about run in...

[Victor]

No prob. Around here there's Dock's Marina, 973-347-0090 or Lentine Marine in Flemington NJ. I'm sure they'd mail what you need, but I doubt you need to go that far. Just look around, there are plenty of places that supply parts for old OBs, and 81 isn't all that old anyway.

[Victor]

No prob. Around here there's Dock's Marina, 973-347-0090 or Lentine Marine in Flemington NJ. I'm sure they'd mail what you need, but I doubt you need to go that far. Just look around, there are plenty of places that supply parts for old OBs, and 81 isn't all that old anyway.

[Victor]

No prob. Around here there's Dock's Marina, 973-347-0090 or Lentine Marine in Flemington NJ. I'm sure they'd mail what you need, but I doubt you need to go that far. Just look around, there are plenty of places that supply parts for old OBs, and 81 isn't all that old anyway.

[Kermit]

My 5-horse green Merc was built in '52 and still starts on the second pull. I remember when some sort of conventional wisdom was that Mercury OBs were "good for racing, but not reliable enough for average users." What?

[Kermit]

My 5-horse green Merc was built in '52 and still starts on the second pull. I remember when some sort of conventional wisdom was that Mercury OBs were "good for racing, but not reliable enough for average users." What?

[Kermit]

My 5-horse green Merc was built in '52 and still starts on the second pull. I remember when some sort of conventional wisdom was that Mercury OBs were "good for racing, but not reliable enough for average users." What?

[Bob Myers]

I've used this place for parts before http://www.boatingsolutions.com I was out running a 1929 Johnson last weekend. I guess that would be considered old, well older than me anyways.

[Bob Myers]

I've used this place for parts before http://www.boatingsolutions.com I was out running a 1929 Johnson last weekend. I guess that would be considered old, well older than me anyways.

[Bob Myers]

I've used this place for parts before http://www.boatingsolutions.com I was out running a 1929 Johnson last weekend. I guess that would be considered old, well older than me anyways.

[Andreas Jordahl Rhude]

I wouldn't consider a 1981 outbard as old. I run 1957 Johnson 35 HPs on my '57 Thompson Sea Lancer. I am using it about three to four days each week.

Twin City Outboard in Shakopee, MN has thousands of old outboards plus even more parts. 952-496-1951

Try: www.oldmercs.com and also: http://www.fiberglassics.com/outpost/

Andreas

[Andreas Jordahl Rhude]

I wouldn't consider a 1981 outbard as old. I run 1957 Johnson 35 HPs on my '57 Thompson Sea Lancer. I am using it about three to four days each week.

Twin City Outboard in Shakopee, MN has thousands of old outboards plus even more parts. 952-496-1951

Try: www.oldmercs.com and also: http://www.fiberglassics.com/outpost/

Andreas

[Andreas Jordahl Rhude]

I wouldn't consider a 1981 outbard as old. I run 1957 Johnson 35 HPs on my '57 Thompson Sea Lancer. I am using it about three to four days each week.

Twin City Outboard in Shakopee, MN has thousands of old outboards plus even more parts. 952-496-1951

Try: www.oldmercs.com and also: http://www.fiberglassics.com/outpost/

Andreas

[Andreas Jordahl Rhude]

Sorry, was in my Mercury thinking mode, not Evinrude.

www.aomci.org is the Antique Outboard Motor Club

[Andreas Jordahl Rhude]

Sorry, was in my Mercury thinking mode, not Evinrude.

www.aomci.org is the Antique Outboard Motor Club

[Andreas Jordahl Rhude]

Sorry, was in my Mercury thinking mode, not Evinrude.

www.aomci.org is the Antique Outboard Motor Club

[Domesticated_Mr. Know It All]

Local supplier of parts for just about anything.
Father,son business.
Famous for doing the impossible.
I swear they have a time machine.

http://www.lakelandautomarine.com/

[Domesticated_Mr. Know It All]

Local supplier of parts for just about anything.
Father,son business.
Famous for doing the impossible.
I swear they have a time machine.

http://www.lakelandautomarine.com/

[Domesticated_Mr. Know It All]

Local supplier of parts for just about anything.
Father,son business.
Famous for doing the impossible.
I swear they have a time machine.

http://www.lakelandautomarine.com/

[Andrew Craig-Bennett]

Considering that Bob Myers' Johnson was made before the Marston Seagull, later to become the British Seagull was invented (1933) I think Bob wins.

[Andrew Craig-Bennett]

Considering that Bob Myers' Johnson was made before the Marston Seagull, later to become the British Seagull was invented (1933) I think Bob wins.

[Andrew Craig-Bennett]

Considering that Bob Myers' Johnson was made before the Marston Seagull, later to become the British Seagull was invented (1933) I think Bob wins.

[gaffman]

I walked by an oldie last weekend. Guy says it was a 1935 Evinrude I think, and that it runs. Wanted 75 bucks.

[gaffman]

I walked by an oldie last weekend. Guy says it was a 1935 Evinrude I think, and that it runs. Wanted 75 bucks.

[gaffman]

I walked by an oldie last weekend. Guy says it was a 1935 Evinrude I think, and that it runs. Wanted 75 bucks.

[paladin]

I bought my Seagull in Thailand in 71 0r 72....still starts on second or third pull after sitting for weeks.....bought two evinrude 2 hp "yachttwins" that didn't last 2 years.....

[paladin]

I bought my Seagull in Thailand in 71 0r 72....still starts on second or third pull after sitting for weeks.....bought two evinrude 2 hp "yachttwins" that didn't last 2 years.....

[paladin]

I bought my Seagull in Thailand in 71 0r 72....still starts on second or third pull after sitting for weeks.....bought two evinrude 2 hp "yachttwins" that didn't last 2 years.....