I agree. If you don't value your time, your customers will not either. As it was you saved him money with an honest diag; no shortage of shops that would try to hit him for a few hundred with some BS patch job.
Pity about the motor, would be nice if the customer gives you the go ahead and see you fix it. I replaced all the pistons and rings on a classic Johnson V-4 (simmilar I think) after an overheating problem (impeller failed) seriously damaged the pistons. I was young and didn't really know what i was doing, but it wasn't hard (easier than a bike engine) except for a one hidden crankcase bolt. Anyway I must have done it right because that motor ran beautifully afterwards.
O what a beautiful boat! A lucky bastard with that piston ring. Totally repairable if the exhaust port edge is not chipped too badly. Especially with that kind of engine the usual way is to drive until there is a clonking sound and the piston can be collected in to a dust pan.
What would cause my 82 Evinrude to struggle start? Bad battery terminals? New starter on and solenoid, new battery..still the starter engages up to flywheel and jams on?
Brandon, I have a 87 Evinrude 88hp V4. I took the water jackets off to clean them for a overheat problem. I broke a couple bolts but, luckily was able to get them out. I would like to take the heads off to clean them, and put the new rubber water diverters in, but I am scared to break a head bolt or several. Any suggestions? Thanks
Brandon, I’ve got a 1983 evinrude 140 on a 1985 charger. My father-in-law bought it new so always been garaged and cared for. Usually starts on the first or second turn of the key, except when it is cold. To my knowledge, all cylinders are fine from when last compression check was done. What is the best way for me to prevent this guy’s problem, a dead cylinder? An ounce of prevention and all that! Thanks in advance!
Old boneli park, by raging waters ... I used to live in Pomona and Laverne. I even water skied in that small dirty old lake. Favorite memory was fishing for catfish at night, and driving with my 4 daughters looking for skunks and racoons ... heh heh 30 years ago ...
@@bartdaw6681 you can still get parts for them ( new windshields and stuff like that) from American Runabouts. They have a Chanel on CZcams. They restore Carlson Glastron boats in Germany of all places.
Great boat! I have a question maybe someone could answer. I've been working on Evinrudes for 30 years.. Never had this issue. its a 1991 90HP.. Did T-stats, water pump, and head gaskets. I cannot figure out for the life of me why this water pump wont prime and pump water. It runs and pumps a little bit on a hose but if you put it in a barrel, covered all the way up past the split, it will not pump! It pumped after having it in the barrel and earmuffs on it but not on a restart after taking earmuffs off... What could possibly cause this?
I had an omc out drive with a similar problem. Turned out to be the pipe above The lower unit to the motor had a hole in it. It sucked air instead of water. Hope this helps. John from Cape Cod
The right era engine is a definate plus on this boat. A rebuild might be costly but having you "blueprint" his engine sure would beat buying someone else's problem (aka getting an used OB). Regards !
I can’t find anyone that will work on an old 2 stroke . I have a 85 force with the same problem . Power heads are about 400 bucks but I have never swapped a power head before . How hard is it ?
New powerhead time. Or junk yard. Taking the existing powerhead out, having it machined and overhauled, just doesn't add up for an engine that old. Time to look for a newer engine and junk that one. The lower end may have some value for someone with a good powerhead. And a boat in that good condition is worth putting a decent engine on it.
probably to much motor for that boat anyway, i know with the gt150 ppl put pretty bug motors on them but they are only rated for a 90 hp. i had a 79 gt150, mine only had a 50 on it, color for that year was banana yellow and metallic gold.
you dont have a motor for him ? i find it hard to believe ! lol. if those v4's weren't so hard to split and rebuild it might be worth fixing , running right it still has good value ! It is a clean boat , worthy of a good outboard !
Ok so reasonably what is the cost to replace a cylinder? I mean we don't know what is on the bottom end, but the piston head looked ok and putting a new ring on it, should make it work.
I was quoted $400 for a Mercury with a blown piston. Bore and re-sleeve, plus piston. I sold that motor for parts and bought another motor for the same price
I think it would be fair if you charge him at least an hour for diagnosis, not your fault that it's broken.
I agree. If you don't value your time, your customers will not either. As it was you saved him money with an honest diag; no shortage of shops that would try to hit him for a few hundred with some BS patch job.
Pity about the motor, would be nice if the customer gives you the go ahead and see you fix it. I replaced all the pistons and rings on a classic Johnson V-4 (simmilar I think) after an overheating problem (impeller failed) seriously damaged the pistons. I was young and didn't really know what i was doing, but it wasn't hard (easier than a bike engine) except for a one hidden crankcase bolt. Anyway I must have done it right because that motor ran beautifully afterwards.
My god that's my dream boat... Any Glastron Carlson with an OMC V4.
Guess my favorite James Bond movie... :)
O what a beautiful boat!
A lucky bastard with that piston ring. Totally repairable if the exhaust port edge is not chipped too badly.
Especially with that kind of engine the usual way is to drive until there is a clonking sound and the piston can be collected in to a dust pan.
I don’t blame you for not cranking it up, don’t let his problem become your problem.
Another outstanding job
do you have a video of adjusting the idle on this motor? I cant find any video on that. great video!
What would cause my 82 Evinrude to struggle start? Bad battery terminals? New starter on and solenoid, new battery..still the starter engages up to flywheel and jams on?
Those wild Glastron colors remind me of the jump boat (GT150) used in James Bond Live And Let Die.
I really like that Cart! Will be nice to store your tools when your working on Boats!
Brandon, I have a 87 Evinrude 88hp V4. I took the water jackets off to clean them for a overheat problem. I broke a couple bolts but, luckily was able to get them out. I would like to take the heads off to clean them, and put the new rubber water diverters in, but I am scared to break a head bolt or several. Any suggestions? Thanks
Thank you lord! Another Johnson Evinrude V4 video! You have to stick to your bread and butter and your bread and butter is Johnson Evinrude motors lol
Brandon, I’ve got a 1983 evinrude 140 on a 1985 charger. My father-in-law bought it new so always been garaged and cared for. Usually starts on the first or second turn of the key, except when it is cold. To my knowledge, all cylinders are fine from when last compression check was done. What is the best way for me to prevent this guy’s problem, a dead cylinder? An ounce of prevention and all that! Thanks in advance!
Very nice boat!
Old boneli park, by raging waters ... I used to live in Pomona and Laverne. I even water skied in that small dirty old lake. Favorite memory was fishing for catfish at night, and driving with my 4 daughters looking for skunks and racoons ... heh heh 30 years ago ...
That motor is in beautiful shape
I have a CVX 16, fun boats for sure.
Love those boats, as nice as that one is it still needs some love.
@@bartdaw6681 you can still get parts for them ( new windshields and stuff like that) from American Runabouts. They have a Chanel on CZcams. They restore Carlson Glastron boats in Germany of all places.
Would love to see how to rebuild one of those big pigs!
Too bad about that piston ring, I'm guessing the no spark and constant lube kept that cylinder from going kabloee.
Also you're taking video of these jobs (I wish all mechanics would) so there is no doubting your diagnosis.
I prime my bulb and try to start it and gas dumps out the front of carbs. So I tilt it up let the gas pour out and it starts tilted up
Great boat! I have a question maybe someone could answer. I've been working on Evinrudes for 30 years.. Never had this issue. its a 1991 90HP.. Did T-stats, water pump, and head gaskets. I cannot figure out for the life of me why this water pump wont prime and pump water. It runs and pumps a little bit on a hose but if you put it in a barrel, covered all the way up past the split, it will not pump! It pumped after having it in the barrel and earmuffs on it but not on a restart after taking earmuffs off... What could possibly cause this?
I had an omc out drive with a similar problem. Turned out to be the pipe above
The lower unit to the motor had a hole in it. It sucked air instead of water. Hope this helps. John from Cape Cod
Love to see a rebuild on this one
Don't tell me, tell the owner.
@@BrandonsGarage let's hope he gives you the okay you to rebuilt it 😂
The right era engine is a definate plus on this boat. A rebuild might be costly but having you "blueprint" his engine sure would beat buying someone else's problem (aka getting an used OB). Regards !
I can’t find anyone that will work on an old 2 stroke . I have a 85 force with the same problem . Power heads are about 400 bucks but I have never swapped a power head before . How hard is it ?
Not hard at all.
Watch any of my powerhead swap videos; it's the same process, just the bolts are in different places.
New powerhead time. Or junk yard. Taking the existing powerhead out, having it machined and overhauled, just doesn't add up for an engine that old. Time to look for a newer engine and junk that one. The lower end may have some value for someone with a good powerhead. And a boat in that good condition is worth putting a decent engine on it.
probably to much motor for that boat anyway, i know with the gt150 ppl put pretty bug motors on them but they are only rated for a 90 hp. i had a 79 gt150, mine only had a 50 on it, color for that year was banana yellow and metallic gold.
you dont have a motor for him ? i find it hard to believe ! lol. if those v4's weren't so hard to split and rebuild it might be worth fixing , running right it still has good value ! It is a clean boat , worthy of a good outboard !
Not a V4 thats ready to go.
a 50 or 60 sure.
Ok so reasonably what is the cost to replace a cylinder? I mean we don't know what is on the bottom end, but the piston head looked ok and putting a new ring on it, should make it work.
I was quoted $400 for a Mercury with a blown piston. Bore and re-sleeve, plus piston.
I sold that motor for parts and bought another motor for the same price
@@Acelachaser1965 Sigh.. Well I guess there would be savings from doing it yourself.
Hey. How can I get a hold off you to ask questions?
Email bro, it's in the 'about' section
I would not like to think about the cost of rebuilding that engine.
Head bolts should give a little heat, wait 3 minutes and use a extension bar easy pressure, she will come undone without carnage-dude
Beautiful hull, shame about the transom. Be neat to repower it with something contemporary for looks.
It needs another Johnson. Would be a shame if they put a brand new merc or Yamaha on it
I agree, vintage boat, vintage motor.
The 115 is installed too low.. jack it up
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Stopped up primary jet
115hp
thats a shame
American so called Mechanics are a strange bunch rather fob a job off if it involves a bit of work really strange
How much would the repair cost ?