Re: OMC 3 cylinder "loopers"

[Don]

Yes, the 71 60hp has battery CD and the hydro-electric gearcase like your 85hp.
So, I would recommend looking for a mid 70s-mid 80s 3cylinder, which has the simpler/more reliable magCD ignition and the plain mechanical shift gearcase. 78 and later models are set up to accept the nice integral power trim/tilt unit as well. These three cylinder engines have a great balance between power and fuel economy, they are much lighter than the V4s as well…