I have a 1986 Evinrude VRO 40 hp. The reverse lock is not working/engaging. Does anyone know of a repair shop or person who can fix this in the Twin Cities area? Most of the big marine shops won’t touch anything older than about 2000. I need a vintage engine repair shop or individual.
I have a 1986 Evinrude VRO 40 hp. The reverse lock is not working/engaging. Does anyone know of a repair shop or person who can fix this in the Twin Cities area? Most of the big marine shops won’t touch anything older than about 200. I need a vintage engine repair shop or individual.
i just ran into this myself. found a guy a friend told me about up in sauk rapids.
when i asked one of the dealers why they wont work on them they told me they got to many other things to work on. they guy that fixed the motor said they probably cant find help. 
hope you find someone to fix it!!!!!!!! 
I have a guy just near stacy mn who will do it. He works on my 90s e rude if I can’t do it. Always fair price and works out of his pole barn. Been using him for years. He even does house calls when I’m in e pinch or need a quick part and I’m not around.
Pm me if you want his contact
I have a number for a marine tech near Mille Lacs. PM me if interested.
I would try putting something out on Facebook Marketplace or the Nextdoor app, if you’re on either of those. You might find a small engine repair guy/place or even better a guy with outboard repair experience that will take a look at it. I found a guy on FB Marketplace, he’s in Zimmerman.
I had a 1957 5.5 evinrude that needed repair and took it to Dick’s Marine in Winona. Mark had no problem repairing it. Maybe a little too far?
Prince bait….not exactly in the twin cities but they will take care of you.
Roberts Marine, Roberts Wisconsin.
Pm sent back with his info
Roberts Marine, Roberts Wisconsin.
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Crow River Marine in Delano. Terry has repaired two outboards for me, including a 1994 Evinrude. I have several friends that have had work done there and everyone leaves happy.
You could try supreme marine. I believe they’re in Columbia Heights. I had an older motor worked on there a few years back.
Hansen Boat repair in Northfield. Has always treated me right. Specializes in older motors.
507) 645-0065
Mwal
https://robbinsdalemarine.com/
These guys repaired a couple of my older OMC motors years ago. Pretty old school shop.
Hansen Boat repair in Northfield. Has always treated me right. Specializes in older motors.
507) 645-0065
Mwal
Hansens is good!
Helped me out many years ago with a lower unit rebuild on a 40 and a pull start on a 25. I dropped off the broken 40, he repaired my 25 recoil, off i went fishing.
UPDATE: I got my 1986 Evinrude 40 hp fixed at Hansen’s motor repair in Northfield. I can’t say enough good things about this place. I had called Roberts Marine and Robbinsdale Marine and they said I had to wait 4 and 6 weeks respectively to get my boat in. Then I called Steve Hansen and he said bring it in right away and he had it all fixed by the next day. He repaired the reverse lock and removed the VRO oil injection system. And his price seemed reasonable. He specializes in older motors. I highly recommend Hansen’s.
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