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[need2fish]

It’s beautiful ! Maybe not so much on the insides — as good as the exterior looks, the motor may have been stored for long time without maintenance.

Consider going through:
o Carb and tank — clean them — over time the fuel can harden and block fuel passages
o Magneto. If the coils have never been changed, it’s likely they’ll need replacing as the OEM units of the era cracked alot
o Lower unit. The seals may have hardened so much that they’ll pass water. drain, flush, fill and test. Repeat.
o Cylinders. Pop off one of the bypass covers to and take a peek at the rings and pistons to ensure the bores aren’t filled with rust.

Although my 7.5 spends all of its time on a rack, it’s super reliable and the perfect size for pushing a 12 foot aluminum or fiberglass boat.