Johnson 40 Hp - Tweeking My Johnson !
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Finally get a chance to Tweek my Johnson 40 Hp Outboard. Cable adjustment, Throttle linkage, Idle speed adjusted to 3 miles per hour.
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Just picked up a 1987 40hp evinrude. It’s got good compression, and by the looks of it had been setting for a long long time the fuel in the carburetors looked like maple syrup. Currently replacing the water pump and carburetors are rebuilt using your special sauce. Thanks again for taking the time to do these videos you and Kodi are the best man.
Hey. Thanks again for watching and commenting. Stay tuned!
Great job on the 40,the sound of a perfectly tuned two stroke is music to my ears.
Hey. Thanks. Don't know if its perfect but it runs! Hahaha Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay tuned !
Scootin son! Awesome job! It's been a great enjoyment watching this thing come back to life. Big Big fan brother. 🤘😎
Hey. Thanks ! Really appreciate you hangin in there with me. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
the lake to your self and a feeling of freedom, can not beat it. and a good sounding motor.
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Hey my brother it's been a minute. I gotta say once you clean that sucker up it looked amazing. And it sounds fantastic you keep doing you because that keeps the rest of us real happy woo hoo
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It still amazes me how far folks will let the motors go before checkups.Cleaning takes a full third of my repair time when they come in.Good video 👌
Hey. I know, but the worse they are the cheaper I get them! Hahaha Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay tuned !
I am impressed
You made it better than new !
Hey. Dieter. Thanks. Really appreciate you watching and commenting. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
Got her running nice' Best boat on the lake' It's perfect
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She's a moving and sounding great!
Hey. Thanks for watching and commenting. Really appreciate it. Stay tuned !
I have an '87 40 hp myself. Haven't started tweaking it yet but seems like a nice one. Looks like you are getting that one dialed in.
Hey. Thanks for watching and commenting. Really appreciate it. Stay tuned !
Any day on the water is a good day
Especially when you have the whole lake to yourself ! Thanks again & Stay tuned !
Man that baby sounds & runs perfect! Hella of good job bud.. Hope ya keep it. Least till the next diamond in the rough shows up. Haha!
Hey. Thanks for watching and commenting. Really appreciate it . Stay tuned !
I’d say you got her run pretty good Beautiful lake I wish I was there fishing it
Hey. Yeah. Need to get set up for night spec/crappie fishing. Cant Wait! Thanks again for tuning in!
Holy shit man ive been sitting here like where in the world is this old outboard been man i havnt seen a video in weeks lol and you had a new video 2 days ago and i got zero notification from the tube man that sucks like the video man love that twin cyl man run forever
Cool man! Thanks man! Stay tuned ! man
Great video! I don't know about tweeking my Johnson though...
Hahaha. You have to tweek it every once in awhile ! Thanks for watching & Stay tuned !
Man, I just knew that you were going to hit your knuckles on that flywheel... So happy that you didn't.
Been there! Not this time! Hahaha Thanks for tuning in!
These are great engines, will last forever with normal care. It is important to remember that messing with the idle speed will require messing with the cable adjustment and vica versa....You pulled the cam back to make sure it wasn't touching the roller, good man...Pulling the cam back required readjusting the WOT stop on the big throttle arm, good work!
Please don't spend too much on that old 55hp until you get it running, glad you had an old harness...
Hey. Yeah I'm at 2 coils, $75. You know me always on a budget! Hahaha Thanks again !
Thank you for the videos they are very helpful, I wish I could get my Johnson 40 to run that smooth. DOesn't matter what I do to it, seems that I can't get the fuel mixture right it bogs all the time and is using about a gallon of fuel every 2 miles which seems super excessive!
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Holey Mackerel! If its using that much fuel it's gonna bog. Give those carbs a super cleaning and rebuild kits. The needle(s) may not be seating or worn. Floats not adjusted properly. The primer solenoid may be bad/leaking. The red handle needs to be in a straight back position. Or could only be firing on one cylinder, test for spark on both cylinders, weak or no spark will just pull fuel through. Unburned fuel will later drip from your motor. Throw a new set of plugs in it too! Something is letting too much fuel through. Find out what and you should be good to go! Thanks again & Stay tuned !
A Beautiful Day for a little stroll on the water 🏞👍
Yeah man! Thanks again & Stay tuned !
Took mine out for probably the last time. Got a catch of bluegill to eat. No worry about overheating it was 46 degrees. Now run gas out fog the old Johnson 28. And wait for ice to fish more. Your 40 runs great, next 55.
Yeah Baby! Thanks again for tuning in!
What was the adjustment for the carburetors to be fully open I can’t find it. Also would I need the cables hooked up first? Just got a 1987 40hp. Great compression around 140 each carburetors where in bad bad shape looked like old coffee in the bowls they are rebuilt new water pump and fuel pump. And I got the paint from the auto parts store that you used and it turned out great thanks. Only got a few more months until I put this on the pontoon and could use some advice thanks again.
Hey. It's the small bolt on the back of the throttle lever, #69 in the schematic. Yeah I think it would be best to have the cables hooked up and adjusted or do all that after its on the boat. www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1987&hp=40&model=J40TLCUD&manufacturer=Johnson§ion=Cylinder+%26amp%3B+Crankcase
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 yes I was watching a video you did and seen it, thanks 😊 it’s old and had to many people messing around with it in the past. I did notice that the lever bar that moves the timing was broken and ordered the plastic clip part for 8 bucks wish I had a 3D printer for small plastic parts.
hey you can easily convert coils to the newer 582508 ones. much cheaper. just take the orange primary wires and heat-shrink new terminals on them, or change the power pack to a newer one. makes ignition output testing a little easier, too!
Hey. Yeah I even have a couple laying around. Oh well maybe next time. Thanks again for tuning in !
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Wow. I just now, December 21, 2020 received this comment. Crazy but better late then never! Thanks again !
Scared to hell to adjust the idle screw on mine while it's running, but hey, you gotta do whatcha gotta do!
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Nice
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I have a '78 55 Evinrude that looks just like that one under the cowl IE linkages ect.
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Asmr silent !!! Kinda liked it for a few min then i was like wait a damn min here i watch this real life saga for a good long while now at least two years or 3 maybe and im gonna miss all the crazy stuff he says man
Hahaha me 2! thx again !
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 your the man bro if your ever up pensacola way holler at me stop by and check out my 74 johnson ss tiller
I just got a 1966 johnson 33hp from a barn find. Boat was parked in there in the early 1980s. Can you recommend a video you have that I should watch for this motor. Thanks for any help
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. First thing that comes to mind is my 1963 RX-11 25 hp. I called it the "Beast"! Very cool old outboard. Should be the same setup as the 33. I had to go through everything on it. It was in very rough condition when I got it but managed to get her up and running. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
Great video! I have a 50hp '74 Evinrude that has the same linkages as yours in this video. Should the cam roller and throttle cam have a small gap at idle. Also, which order do you adjust to dial in the idle? Idle adjustment screws on the carbs or the idle stop screw? How do you know when the idle set screw is in the correct location, just based on what speed you want in gear in idle? My motor has a hard time staying idle (cleaned and rebuilt everything already, should be good as new)
Hey Brandon. Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes If I remember correctly, very small gap. This old 40 had no idle adjustments on the carbs. They are synced by closing the butterflies at idle. You'll have to set your slow speed needles separately on the 74. Yes, Idle is then set in gear. I'm assuming/guessing on that model to dial in your carbs one at a time, probably 1.5 to 2 full turns out to start with, then slow increments of 1/8 turn until you get a "lean sneeze", then about a quarter turn back out should be around the sweet spot. I'm just guessing without a manual. But it shouldn't be to far off. If you could get it to run on one cylinder at a time and dial them in that way would be best. Scout around on the outboard forums like iboats, you should find some info there or check ebay for a used manual. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
Pretty cool, motor runs great👍 it's been over a month now waiting on a fuel pump diaphragm from Crowley. They last said it's on backorder from their suppler? Whatever that means? I would like to make the damn thing myself if I could find a small amount online. It's just a flat piece nothing special but I need to measure the thickness. I guess they do vary. Got any suggestions other than waiting around for a backorder?
Ebay. Thanks!
Haven't tried that yet. Thanks
I’d say she’s dialed in. She sounds sweet!
Hey. Thanks again for tuning in!
I dig gin it too
Just got me one
Luckily looked cleaner from the get
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Happy Holidays !
Good Morning, @ 3:52 mark in the video, you push back on the "spark lever assembly". Why did you have to do that? Is there no return spring anywhere that brings everything back to a set idle position? My 50 sits about 1/2"-5/8" away from the stop, but can easily be pushed back to position. Thanks
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. I was adjusting the cable, looks like I pushed it to make sure there was no slack or play in the cable. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
Thanks
What makes sure it travels back to the rested position? Just the cable /shifter position it’s self?
@@mwhit13 yeah, it's all in the "link & sync"
I have a old 115 Johnson it don't idle worth a darn spotters then shuts off sometimes it don't and seems like I got to put the throttle pretty far past neutral to get it to move any suggestions seems you really know your stuff.
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Well, I'm no expert. But I would start with a good Tune Up! Go back to the basics. Check compression and spark. Carburetors cleaned/rebuilt, fuel pump, new plugs/wires, reset the link and sync/cables. Thats really about all you can do unless you have a specific fuel or ignition problem. If you dont have a manual check ebay for a good used one, you'll need it for the link and sync settings. I buy all my parts there too. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
Good end !!!
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Great videos, do you have one on thermostat for 94 40hp
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Nothing on a 94 but I do recall some stuff with the 55 hp Evinrude thermostat. The thermostats on these two cylinders didn't changed much over the years, pretty straight forward stuff. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
Got yourself a nice running motor and good looking boat there. Got me thinking maybe a 40hp tiller steer would push my 14' Glasspar good enough. What was your top speed?
Hey. I'm Running 27 and bumping 28 on the gps. It fells like 58! Hahaha. Staying as light weight as possible so I have to go slim on the casting deck. But she moves! Thanks for tuning in!
My 40 pushes my 17ft Bass Tracker 25 mph at 5000 rpm. A plenty safe rpm.
Hey, you'll leave that neighbour of yours and his boat way back in your wake, hee, hee, hee !
Hahaha Thanks for tuning in!
your video title, "Tweeking my Johnson" almost made me a bit nervous, and apprehensive about watching it. as much as i love ya bud, i don't think of you that way, bwahahahahaha!! just teasing bud. cheers🇨🇦
Hahaha LMFAO!!! Thats Funny! Thanks again & Stay tuned !
He still has his teeth so I think he isn't the kind of "Tweeker you were thinking he might be" Ha Ha!! LOL
Hi I have a similar motor and it will run but only go up to 7 mph and it's 40hp. When u pull the shifter forward it's like a big gap then towards the end the motor will kick in so it's not working right when u pull the shifter forward but it'll work towards the end. Would you know what I have to do to get it to work correctly or is it just bad motor?
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Sounds like your cables need adjusted or replaced. When you adjust the cables you'll have to adjust the link & sync also. Everything needs to be set for it to run properly from idle speed/timing to full throttle speed/timing. Your best bet is to pick up a service manual specific to the year and model. It will give you step by step procedures to set up the synchronization and it will have a great troubleshooting section for any other problems you may have. These manuals show up on Ebay from time to time at a good price or you may have to download one off the net. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
The title on this is gold Lmfao
Hahaha. Thanks for tuning in!
Which bikini top do you have for you boat? Also thank you! I have this exact motor and have been needing to tweak it.
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. I don't know the brand, it was given to me. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
friend makes a video putting hydraulic oil in the power trim thanks
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TOO a Tweaker,can,t Believe It!40 Sounds Nice,Dialed In Perfect.You Gonna try that 55 on the Starcraft Enterprise,Thats gonna Be A Rocket on the Water,Hang On,Only Live Once!
Yeah Man! The 87 40 vs the79 55. Which one is better? Some say the 40, some say the 55. We will see! Thanks again & Stay tuned !
I have issues with motor starting. Everytime I try to start motor even warm I have to choke it. What might cause this problem. My outboard is a 1989 Johnson 40hp
HEY, More than likely its your slow speed idle circuit in the carb is clogged. All it takes is one carb to throw everything off. That's where I would start. If need be check out my carb cleaning video. The slow speed circuit often gets overlooked. czcams.com/video/401zCRctu1c/video.html Curious to know what happens. Thanks for tuning in!
i have oil leaking om my lower unit from my prop do you happen to know the parts for the seals? i also have a 1990 40hp johnson
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Not off hand, just go to marineengine.com and look your year & model. Should have what your looking for. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
Where are you located in Florida in relation to fort myers? Care to look at my evinrude I’ll pay!
Hey. I'm in Orlando, and I've got my hands full right now but I appreciate you asking !
Thanks !
I really need to do something with this motor and the spare I have for it, ran good until starter bracket broke, replaced that, now the WOT pins don’t hardly move.
I have 48 spl Johnson idles good ! But when t throw it in forward and full throttle it will only do 6 mph will not rev its like it only getting to half speed ar full throttle any ideas ?
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Its always best to start with a good carb(s) cleaning. Don't just spray some crap carb cleaner in it and think it's clean. Those high speed jets need to be surgically clean. Even if just one carb is clogged you won't go anywhere. I just went through it on this Johnson 40 hp outboard. The guy I sold it to let it sit for two years. What a mess! He brought it back asking me for help, I just posted the videos a couple weeks ago. "Return of the Johnson 40" pt 1, 2, & 3. Yours may be doing the same thing, if need be, check out my carb cleaning video, "The 2 Most Important Things". Once the carbs are clean and if you still have a problem then it becomes a process of elimination. What's next? Fuel pump, primer bulb, tank vent clogged, fuel lines, air leak. I just went through a similar situation with my Johnson 60hp. Replaced the tank fuel line and primer bulb, no help, moved on to the fuel pump and replaced it and Boom! Runs like a champ again. It's really just routine maintenance, so double check the fuel system when you clean the carbs. If you have any problems I'm always happy to help. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
The 55 Evinrude I bought had a blue foot, 1rst he says its original then later on after I found out it is opposite than it should be he said it was off a 70 hp.It goes backwards when to throw the shifter forwards. I was told the lower unit was a 73 - 76 .That i needed to find a 77 - 88 lower unit. That they all would fit on but the later ones shifts the right way "up for forwards".Does that sound that right?
Hey. I wouldn't know off hand without doing some homework. It sounds a little funny though. Check those years on marineengine.com and see if they are left or right hand rotation. Come to think of it you might have the wrong prop. Looks like the 78 & 79 use the same props so your gearcase should be spinning clockwise or right hand rotation. If it is then its not the gearcase its the prop. Curious to know what you find out. Thanks for watching and commenting !
I know this is old, but the lower unit on the 75 stinger was backwards. My father was sold a used lower unit on a 70 and nobody realized what happened. We put it in the water, went to back up from the trailer and the thing wouldn't get off the trailer no matter what we did. We look behind us and the water is being thrust rearward, meaning we had the engine in FORWARD but the control box in reverse.
I just bought a 1973 20hp johnson seahorse motor. I checked the compression and it at almost 100. Is this still a good salvageable motor ??
Sure. 100 is still good and it might come up after its run for awhile. The piston rings could be sticking a little bit giving it a lower reading. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay tuned !
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 thanks for the info, and all the informative vids!!!!!
I just bought a 1976 johnson 40 hp
Is it possible to upgrade to an electric start?
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Yes my 75 40 had electric start. You'll need a starter motor bracket, part number 0305084. Ebay has a bunch of them, cheap, which will probably be the only place you'll find one. There's also a small seal that goes with it, number 45 in the schematic, ebay has them too. You can probably get a starter motor and solenoid there also. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1976&hp=40&model=40654R&manufacturer=Evinrude§ion=Cylinder+%26amp%3B+Crankcase
Hi, can I ask you a question about priming the gas bulb. When I squeeze the bulb to prime it does not get hard(that's what she said) and I see gas coming out of the top of my bottom carb -Evinrude 40 hp...thanks
Hey Rich. Yeah, she's a liar! Hahaha. Your float/needle is not seating/closing in the carb bowl. It's either stuck or needs adjusted or or something is blocking it or it needs a new needle. Take it apart, clean and rebuild it. Easy Peezy! Thanks again for tuning in!
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 I just rebuilt both carbs, and it's doing the same thing it did before...that's why I rebuilt them
@@richmel6245 well you missed something. If the carb is leaking theres only one reason why. the needle is not seating and stopping the fuel flow. somehow the fuel is getting passed the needle, unless the carb is screwed up and missing pieces. is this a motor you recently got or have you had it awhile? take it off and double check. I do it all the time! Hahaha
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 I really you taking the time out between rain storms to help me...I had this problem before, that's why I rebuilt the carbs...Thank you!
I had to adjust the float height after I replaced the float needles to stop the carb flooding issue
at 6:09/ you show pins not vertical. how is that adjusted?
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Thats adjusted with the throttle stop screw, number 69 in the schematic, www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1987&hp=40&model=J40TLCUD&manufacturer=Johnson§ion=Cylinder+%26amp%3B+Crankcase.
Thanks again & Stay tuned !
My 50hp runs great, it will run at speeds as low as 2.5mph before dying. But when I put it in neutral it usually dies. Not a good thing when I’m coming up to the ramp. 150 on both cylinders. I believe my carbs are adjusted correctly. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks again
Hey. If its a fuel issue you could try running it on one cylinder at a time, it might help narrow things down. All it takes is one carb to throw things off. Slow speed circuit may need cleaned. If both cylinders act the same I would go through the fuel system from the tank back. Look for air leaks in the fuel lines, and gasket behind the fuel pump. Check the pump too, diaphragm may be stiffening up. Could be the link and sync too, things vibrate and move, cables stretch and get worn. May just need adjusting and a turn or two on the idle screw on the linkage, but be careful, if you turn that idle screw than you'll have to reset everything! Curious to know what you find out.
Thanks again for tuning in!
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 Thanks for the tips! I will try that.
Little update. I had my linkage a little out of adjustment, due to not realizing my primer Solenoid was switched on. I did a partial linc and sync. I also changed my spark plugs. It’s idling in neutral now. Not idling great, but it is idling😊 Thanks again for the great videos.
Are these engines reliable in your opinion?
Just got one with the boat I bought, a lot of weird wiring from last owner. I cant seem to get it to run smoothly. Any tips?
Hey. Yes. Johnson/Evinrude are the most reliable outboards ever in my opinion. Just look at how many are still kickin! They are the Briggs & Stratton of outboard motors. Best Tip I can give you is to go back to basics. As with any "new old" motor, check compression. if it's good the rest is just a pain in the azz! Hahaha. Pull the carbs and clean them properly, if need be, check out my video on "Johnson Evinrude Carb Cleaning the 2 Most Important Things", replace any worn parts. Get the manual for that outboard. Try ebay for a good used one. You may want to get a proper wiring harness too, check ebay for that also. If you got good compression, strong ignition/spark and smokin clean carbs it should run. Then dial it in. Curious to know what happens. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay tuned !
Does the cables have to be afixed to the floor under my console
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Not really. I just use some zip ties and bundle them up. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
How do you adjust the roll pins when WOT?
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. The roll pins should be perfectly vertical at WOT. This will put the butterflies perfectly horizontal. Use the full throttle stop screw to adjust. Thanks again !
Thank you man following all your steps and she is running finally!!! Just gotta tweak it now
Lol, I cannot stand a dirty engine. I always keep mine cleaned too.
Hey. Thanks for tuning in!
Mine bogs down after about 10 seconds at full throttle. Any idea what is causing that
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. There's so many possibilities as to what it could be, like a coil breaking down, they're fine when cool but start to give out when they heat up. It's either fuel or ignition, you'll have to completely go through each system and start eliminating things. You could start with ignition and test which cylinder may be the culprit. When it starts to bog try running one cylinder at a time. If one runs and the other doesn't then you'll know where to start. If they both bog you'll know that its something that effects the entire fuel or ignition system. It could be something as simple as a coil or the fuel tank vent is closed. Depending on the model and year it may have whats called S.L.O.W Mode. This usually kicks in due to over heating or a bad heat sensor. If you cant figure it out, there are a bunch of things to check in the troubleshooting section of an OMC manual specific to your model. Check ebay for a good used one. Thanks again & Good luck!
What fuel mix ratio do you use.
Hey. Thanks for tuning in! 50:1
So does it rain there every day?
Hey. It rains somewhere around here everyday. Hahaha But some days we get lucky and it goes right by us. And now there's another hurricane coming through the gulf, unbelievable, I really feel for those people on the gulf coast, its heading right for them again. I think its #4 for them this season. Thanks again for tuning in!
50 hp 73 johnson has a very sticky throttle arm. any tips to loosen it up so it operates more freely? also i just replaced the cables and control box
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Take the throttle control lever off and clean it, probably has old grease all hardened up and check the bushing, may be wore out. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
thank you. i enjoy your channel. just had shoulder surgery been watching alot
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 should the trottle arm snap back to the idle position easily after applying tension from fingers while the throttle cable is disconnected?
@@timkoenig6903 yes there's a spring in there. go to marineengine.com and look up your model/year and look at the schematic. thx
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 thank you again
Hey there, 79 55hp Johnson like the one you rebuilt. Doesn't like to idle if I turn the screw up it will idle high in neutral after warm and will clunk into gear. but isn't enough to idle and barely gets in gear without start lever & choke. just pesky, any ideals
Key also will not stop spark in off position, just put a new.power pack in I assume that's faulty nother on order
Hey. Thanks for tuning in! Well it's either Fuel or Ignition. In a worst case scenario its both! My best advice is to get an OMC service manual specific to your year/model. It has a great troubleshooting section and will tell how it should be set up, like the synchronization or "link & sync" and timing, if thats not set up right it will never run properly. It will also tell you how to test igntion parts, for example you say the key won't stop the motor so you assume its the powerpack when more than likely it's a faulty key switch, bad ground connection or bad wiring situation. The manual will have a wiring schematic for your model and tests to perform to track down the problem. Never assume anything with these outboards. Remember - what may seem like a fuel issue may be an ignition problem and vice versa, they can mimic each other. At some point you'll have to pick one, is it Fuel or Ignition, now it becomes an Procees of Elimination. You'll have to go through the entire Ignition system from the key switch all the way back to the spark plugs. Same with Fuel system from the fuel tank all the way back to the spark plugs. Eliminating possible causes to your problem along the way. For example, is the fuel tank working properly, vent open, fuel line clean and no air leaks. Carburetors, surgically clean, float level set properly, high speed jet clean, low speed circuit clean, link & sync timing set to spec, slow speed needles adjusted properly. Intake manifold working, no air leaks, reed valves good. Fuel pump/lines working, no air leaks. Engine compression, high enough on both cylinders to run properly. etc... Then do the same with the ignition. Key switch good. Correct wiring from the key switch. Stator, Timer base, Rectifier good. Srong spark at plugs. Good working Coils, coils can test good but will breakdown when they get hot. Good plugs/ plug wires. Is ignition synchronized with fuel, etc... I think you get the idea here. There is one more system, thats the cooling system. Worst possible thing is overheating or a blown head gasket. Try ebay for a good used omc manual, usually aroung $30. Take your time! Don't go buying parts you may not need on an assumption! If your blowing powerpacks you'll need the manual. It will save you time & $. Jumping around on the innerweb looking for that one answer to your problem is a waste of time. There is no One Answer. Good Luck!
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 Ah I appreciate the response! So I have ohm'd everything out, I can shut the engine off with choke so i dont think it is fuel however the carbs could likely use some tlc. I did have a -2000 on the black/yellow coming out of the ignition which was odd I am going to plug that new powerpack. You make a good point about tracing everything. I do have the original manual I'll have to follow up with your advice and things being case by case. I just figured id ask and i think I got the answer i needed lol. I put a new head gasket on as it was leaking a little. I picked up a fresh water 1982 blue fin with that 55 johnson for a grand and the original seats barely have any wear hah just fine tunning it now bimimi and front cover. freaking sscored
@@wlukew3052 Sweet!
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 Well just about all my problems went away with the new power pack. Now when we did the head gasket one of the cylinderss were shinny while the other was brown which one would you say was leaking? just curious thanks.
Yer gonna need a tweezers
Hahaha. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay tuned !
That little boat halls ass buddy I have a 60 hp Johnson on my 1955 Rich line Way too much motor for my little aluminum boat downright scary
Hey. I like Scary! Hahaha Thanks for watching & Stay tuned !
Ok ok . Maybe its us evenrude Johnson guys but this is weird. Because we have the same motor and the same van ???😅
Hahaha! Cool ! Thanks for tuning in!
Boa noite amigo eu sou do Brasil eu tenho um jonhson de 40 ano 97 eu pedi para um amigo trocar o rotor ele mecheu no parafuso da arte da macha ele achou q estava enpenada e dezinpenol dela pra ca as manchas nao aseita regulagem e eu nao consigo achar uma para comprar oq devovo fazer eu sou um umilde pedreiro ganho muito pouco estou velho mas nao abro mao de navegar deis de ja muito obrigado
Ei. O melhor lugar para as peças usadas é o Ebay. Confira as peças de que você precisa. Barato também! Obrigado por sintonizar!
What did ya get for speed , 28 ? Use your trim buddy ! Hahaha ! Not bad for an old fart in a Starcraft I’d say ! If you ever get up here to Minnesota I have a couple of outboards you can have for FREE ! But there a bit older then you are ! Lmao !
Hahaha! Yeah I'm running 27 and bumping 28 when I screw around with the trim. Thanks again !
How do you adjust the idle on a 50 hp johnson vro
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Way too much to explain. Best advice I can give you is to get an OMC manual specific to your year/model. It will tell you exactly what you need to do to set up your link & sync, throttle linkage, carb settings, etc... Plus it has a great troubleshooting section & more! Check ebay for a good used one 20-30 bucks. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 Thanks I appreciate that
Hello there, I got a johnson 1989 50 hp that won't start battery is good fuel is good and it's got spark cranks but no start any suggestions would be helpful,thanks
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Check your primer solenoid, while your cranking it push the key in to prime it, right, hold it in for the entire cranking time. If no start, take out the plugs and see if they are wet or dry. If wet then your getting fuel to the plugs, too wet and it's flooding out. If dry your solenoid may not be working, turn the red handle on the solenoid pointing downward, this will open the solenoid up for emergency situations. Crank it again, it should start, if not test and replace. I recently put my fuel line on backwards coming off the fuel pump to the carbs. No fuel to carbs. Just a thought. It happens! Hahaha. After you pump the primer bulb on the tank fuel line there should be enough fuel in the carbs for it to run for 5 minutes or so. Curious to know what you find out. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 Thank you i appreciate it will let you know once I find out
Hello there from Boston I found out that when I crank it I should have kept the key pushed in( this is my 2nd boat don't know much about it ) anyways I got my outboard started but dies after few seconds I'm guessing it needs idle adjustment never worked before with carburetor system
@@gjergjidano5478 Hey. Isn't that what I said? Sometimes you have to hold it in and push it a couple more times to start it. Feed it fuel. Are you using the fast start lever on the remote? I wouldn't go messing around with the carbs until you fire it up. Pump up the primer bulb on the tank fuel line until its hard and the carbs are full. Crank it again while holding the key in and the fast start lever is up. If it sounds like its going to die push the key in again giving it more fuel, once it starts and revving high give it a second then slowly return the lever back down to a idle. You'll get use to it and what that motor likes. I have to do the same on my 60 Hp. She needs a good drink before she warms up! Thanks again !
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 Thank you and happy boating
My friend motor outboard johnson 40 hp 2000 years
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How do you set the roll pins?
Hey. Thanks for tuning in. The carbs butterflies should be completely closed at idle. The roll pins should be perfectly vertical with the throttle handle at wide open position. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 I have an 02 Johnson 40hp I converted from vro to mixing gas and oil , I put a new fuel pump on it and it won’t stay running. I’ve cleaned and rebuilt the carbs , new plugs , thermostat , fuel lines and it still won’t stay running. Any ideas?
@@richardbrewer2542 Hey. when you say, stay running, do you mean idling? When you cleaned the carbs did you check the slow speed idle circuit. 3 tiny holes in the top of the carb throat just behind the butterfly . if they're clogged no amount of cleaner will help, they need to be reamed out. same with the high speed jet/orifice in the carb bowl. You may already know all of this, I dont know, but these two things get overlooked all the time. Check out my carb cleaning video if need be. czcams.com/video/401zCRctu1c/video.html. Did it run before you took the vro out? I dont know to much about converting from a vro to fuel pump but maybe the pumps not right. Pull the fuel line off at the carbs, crank the motor over, the fuel should com shooting out. Try pumping the primer bulb as she starts to die. Basically, just covering all possible fuel issues, its a process of elimination. Air leak in fuel supply, tank vent not open, primer bulb bad. When she dies pull the plugs, are they wet or dry. Too wet and fouling out then its getting to much fuel. primer solenoid bad? Is the red handle on the solenoid in correct position? Should be straight back. prime it up and start it, pinch off the main hose to carbs from primer solenoid and see if it runs. if it runs replace/rebuild solenoid. after you've checked the entire fuel system and your confident. and you still have issues move on to ignition. What may seem like a fuel issue can be ignition and vice versa. I'm assuming it has good compression. Simple things to do are spark test with a good spark tester, should jump 7/16 or more. Try running it on one cylinder at a time like its two separate motors. That may help narrow things down to like a bad coil. Other then that any other ignition parts you'll need a manual specific to that model and a meter to test the parts. Try ebay for a good used manual. Curious to know how it goes. Hopefully it's something simple. Thanks again & Stay tuned! Happy Holidays !
Hi! My name is Alex, I’m from Ukraine. I like your videos about my favorite Johnson-Evinrude. I've got a couple questions to you, how can I contact with you? Hope you will respond me.
Hey. Thanks. You can ask me right here. I'll do my best to help. Thanks again & Stay tuned !
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 I got a 25 Evinrude, model E25BFLCIM. I can’t find this model # in parts catalog, 25 hp 521 CC is written on the cover. Maybe you know where I can look for parts?
@@theflathandworkshop2516 This is the best I can find. www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1981&hp=25&model=E25ELCIM. They use most of the same parts.
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 Thank you a lot! You think that this engine and mine are same? And tell me please, can I make a 35 hp motor from my 25 hp?
@@theflathandworkshop2516 Compare your motors to this model and see if they're the same. Heres some info about making it a 30-35. forums.iboats.com/threads/80s-johnson-evinrude-25hp-to-30-35hp-conversion-with-pics.516146/. forums.iboats.com/threads/converting-a-20-hp-johnson-to-35-hp.270183/
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what battery do you have for it ??
Hey. Big walmart marine battery. Thanks for tuning in!
@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 but what’s the specs? How many cca and Mca?
@@oneofakindoutdoors I don't remember the specs.
Where are you located?
Hey. Sunny/rainy Orlando, Fl. Thanks for watching !
Im in lake wales for the winter. How do I contact you for repair
@@jerrymarkey Hey thanks. But I'm not taking on any extra work right now, I barely have time to get my own stuff done but I appreciate it! Thanks again
sth just better together lol
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How ironic, I have a 78 Evinrude 55hp and a 92 Johnson 40hp
Hahaha. Thanks for tuning in!
I watch your videos all the time " Yeah Baaby" and I found a CZcams video where a guy has and plays an old factory made video cassette on synchronizing all the linkages, a lot of the same footage you did with the silent movie. Anyways it was saying to use a test prop "in tanks". What's your professional opinion?
@@denttech8447 hey. I know that video. I think the test props are good, although I've never used one. They use to be hard to find and they're not usually cheap. There's a bunch of them on ebay these days. But they're really no good unless you have a tank with the proper dimensions and hundreds of gallons of water in it or tied to the dock. They were popular back in the day but rarely used anymore. I think the antique motor guys still use them but these days the shops are dyno testing
Just don't get caught "tweeking" your johnson in public......lmfao
Always hurts when I drag my johnson up the ramp after a long day fishing...
Wife asked me how long my johnson was....I said I got a 15" shaft and she was happy .....lol
Yeah. I hate telling them mines a short shaft! Hahaha Thanks for tuning in!
Stop playing with your Johnson!
Hahaha. Never! Thanks for tuning in!
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Haha, my outbd diaphragm left Harvard Marine on Manhattan Island and is now down by you. Hell of a route to get to Seattle🤣
Wow. Crazy. Ebay is the way!
Didn't see a fuel pump diaphragm kit on ebay so just put the mercury diaphragm part number and shammy whammy up it came on Amazon👍 it left Florida at 3:30am by truck. Hope it doesn't have a flat tire on the way to Seattle. Haha
@@TimsWorkshopTJY I'm surprised
Just looked again and there is a bunch on ebay. I forgot I have an ebay account and the app. Oh well will use it next time. Thanks for the parts order online tip.
@@TimsWorkshopTJY Hahaha. I'm not surprised !
Better leave your Johnson alone your gonna go blind 😎
Hahaha! Thanks for tuning in!
Oh yeah and it's far as tweaking your Johnson don't do it too much because I heard it will make you blind
Hahaha. Yeah thats why I wear glasses! Thanks again for tuning in!
Nice
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