TOPIC: Evinrude tilt/trim compatable w/Merc motor

Evinrude tilt/trim compatable w/Merc motor 13 years 6 months ago #27365

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Hi all,
I have a 59 Crosby runabout that is in the process of a total rehab. My goal is to get a 59 Merc tower for her. A tilt/trim for an Evinrude/Johnson came up on CL and I was wondering how universal these tilt trim units are. Is there any compatability? Also am I putting the cart before the horse here in that I don't have a motor yet? I'm new to outboards so please be patient. Thanks.
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Re:Evinrude tilt/trim compatable w/Merc motor 13 years 6 months ago #27373

MadProps Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 703 Karma: 27 Thank you received: 0	you want an early to mid 70's tilt & trim for the older towers of power Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Evinrude tilt/trim compatable w/Merc motor 13 years 6 months ago #27415

Dr_Frankenmerc Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1433 Karma: 185 Thank you received: 44	And it needs to be from a Merc or Mariner - the OMC stuff (Evinrude and Johnson)won't fit the Merc. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Evinrude tilt/trim compatable w/Merc motor 13 years 6 months ago #27416

Chinewalker Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 548 Karma: 42 Thank you received: 10	Anything will fit if you throw enough time and money at it... Actually, your best bet is to get a CNC style aftermarket trim... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Evinrude tilt/trim compatable w/Merc motor 13 years 6 months ago #27420

Shipster Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 340 Karma: 20 Thank you received: 0	I'm not much on engine mechanics so I'm looking for simple. It sounds like Merc or CNC is my best bet. Thanks. I'll start posting pix when I get the cover off and get started on the rehab. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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