Re: New here to the forum

[outbdnut2]

I have eight Evinrude/Johnson 35s from 1957-1959, and some look like they have been used and abused a lot. Only one required a teardown and I turned that into a parts motor. If owners stuck to the 25 to 1 gas/oil mix, and the motor did not spend an extended time underwater, or in salt, I’d bet the powerhead internals are fine. As has been suggested – check compression – I’d also replace/rebuild all the external stuff,except maybe the starter, and see how it runs before tearing it down. These motors are also extremely forgiving after coming to a halt overheated when the water pump impeller gives out.
Dave