fuel solenoid leaking and replacing bushing on transom motor mount

[monticurrie]

i have a 1985 70hp evinrude outboard. while winterizing the motor this past winter i had the hood off and noticed fuel shooting out of the red flipper on the fuel solenoid while cranking the motor. i ordered a gasket for the top plate of the solenoid and two o-rings for the flipper is this the correct fix? i also noticed i can rock the motor fore and aft about 1 inch or so at the top. the bottom mounts seem to be ok. i am wondering what the fix is and can a backyard mechanic do the job.

[Michael j]

Check the cover & red flipper (service valve) for cracks. Service valve comes with O rings. You need to pull powerhead to replace upper motor mount. If it's a 25 yr old saltwater rig can be tough.

[monticurrie]

hey thanks for the reply i did replace the o-ring on the red flapper that was the fix. the motor was in salt water for about four years and has been in fresh water for about 12 years i will look at removing trying to replace the top bushing.
any advice will help
the motor runs great i would like to keep it running
monti