Re: 9.5 hp Evinrude – how to determine if its worth fixing

[jay]

Thank you –
I don’t think its a saltwater motor, but I will look it over again and see how the fittings are.
My compression test was with the recoil starter, so 60psi might be low but ok?
I should check the following –
Test engine mounts by rocking back and forth/side to side
Remove gear lube and check if full of water
Remove gearcase to check to see if driveshaft is stuck in crank splines.
Check stern bracket.

Thanks again – I’ll try these things, though the weather is nice and my 8 year old wants to go fishing so it might not be right away 😀

Jay