Starting an Evinrude 150 outboard for the first time in years
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- In this video go through the things to check and do before starting an outboard up for the first time. This Evinrude 150 turns out to have a few problems that need fixing before it can be started and run. It has oil in the carburettors, a stuck gear selector. Because the gear selector was stuck and the controls had been forced I assumed that had caused the bend in the rod but apparently that is factor bent. More information in this video • Measuring and adjustin...
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Because the gear selector was stuck and the controls had been forced I assumed that had caused the bend in the rod but apparently that is factor bent. More information in this video czcams.com/video/Ufy6W9EI1cg/video.html
Anti seize, anti seize, anti seize! on spark plugs screws and bolts, prop, drain plugs. I never go without it.
This might sound a bit over the top but I have been in a similar situation and really didn't feel comfortable (risk of turning a potentially great outboard into a write off) with trying to undo screws or applying flame heat onto aluminium castings mixed with rubber seals or plastics that had stainless steel bolts fused into them. I ended putting heating elements from a domestic hot water tank into a deep tank. And then boiled the water in the tank. Outboard hanging from a chain hoist & dipped in at the required depth & soaking over time.... Worked a treat!!
@Dangar Marine Do you have a way for me to contact you via email with a picture of the remote control for my 1995 Johnson 130hp outboard?
I have a 1995 evinrude johnson 88hp v4 I replaced water pump and thermostats. I have ear muffs hooked up plenty of water pressure going to the leg while running and I have water coming out of the spout but when she warms up after ten mins off running it's starts to spit water on and off. Is it true that the earmuffs don't apply enough water for these motors and that's why I'm spitting water on and off
I have a 1995 evinrude johnson 88hp v4 I replaced water pump and thermostats. I have ear muffs hooked up plenty of water pressure going to the leg while running and I have water coming out of the spout but when she warms up after ten mins off running it's starts to spit water on and off. Is it true that the earmuffs don't apply enough water for these motors and that's why I'm spitting water on and off
Dangar is about the best marine advice anywhere. Most keep this info to themselves so they can rip us off. Thanks to Dangar I’ve been able to do most servicing and repairs myself.
Spacer washer, “Probably near the end of its life”. As it comes off in four pieces. I love the non judgmental, positive attitude of this guy. ;)
7 years and video is still gold .. well done
You are my go-to when I have boat issues.
My first trip by outboard was 1958. Had no idea what the drive shaft and gear selector looked like. Now I do. So grateful for your patient teaching ability.
The explanations are excellent. The camera work is excellent. I particularly appreciate the 'real world' vibe to the overall video. I also very much appreciate the explanations differentiating what is bad, vs. what is expected. It eliminates ambiguity. Thanks for the thoroughness and excellent effort put into the production.
Thanks Paul, glad you liked it. :)
I recently purchased a bass boat with a 150 intruder two stroke and after watching this I feel alittle better about this old thumper I have pushing me around. Great video keep up the good stuff!
Great video m8! I am 71 and just bought a 5.5m fibreglass half cabin with a 140hp Johnson VRO (both 1986 !). It's amazing how many people comment on how "the good old stuff" looks so nice and still purrs because it was looked after for all those years. The auto oiling has been disconnected, apparently they were prone to failing and cutting off the oil supply to the carbs and - well, you know what.
The combo was owned by a fella who in his younger years built a 43ft ferro cement yacht and sailed it around the world for nearly 20 years, so he has done a beautiful job for it to be looking as good as it it. Really enjoyed the video, have subscribed/liked and now ticking off all your other vids. Keep 'em coming m8, it's all Gold for us 'old guys' keeping the classic stuff running.
Thanks David, glad the videos are helping you.
This video is exactly what my boat project is like in a nutshell. Having a blast and learning a shit ton of useful skills and information.
That's the way it should be! Time on the water is fun, but working on your boat should also be fun. :)
Stick with it, you'll get there in the end and it will be immensely satisfying when it is done. :)
Yep, same here. 1987 150 Johnson and a boat attached needing tlc.. one thing after another but its teaching me a lot!
Matt Roy ^
Matt Roy of course
Coming back to this video after a long time, I reckon it's INCREDIBLY interesting and informative. So much knowledge and common sense in your diagnostic and troubleshooting process. Many thanks. Stay healthy and safe in the Coronavirus crisis.
Great videos!! Just bought a boat w/Evinrude 130. It's been sitting for 4+ years. Your vids give me the confidence of taking on certain tasks. Thanks again.
Only halfway through my second YT clip mate, Awesome tutorial... Takes great guys like you to do these for the benefit of others... Top shelf as another poster said....
You Sir, have the patience of Job.
How you remember where all those parts go back amazes me.
I hope your friend paid you well for that long day of work.
Good job, I like the way you show everything step by step
Can't tell you how much I appreciate your vids. I have learned a few keys watching your vids that are of immense value. I am a pretty good DIY mechanic but boat motors are a completely new learning experience for me. I have an 80 horse Merc that's been sitting on a boat in my backyard for about 20 years. Solenoid went out on it and at the time I did not know how to troubleshoot it and fix it. Over the last 3-4 years I have gained some working knowledge of the outboards and now I need to see about getting it started back up! When I acquired the motor had a fairly fresh rebuild on it so I am hoping I can get it up and going. Thanks again. You are great at teaching with clear and simple explanations.
as a former auto mechanic, I loved watching this video, kinda felt like watching Bob Ross on PBS, very nicely done relaxing and educational, thumbs up. Subbed.
Thanks mate. :)
one of your best videos for people who just use our engines, thank you very much from Cancun Mexico
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the vid. :)
Thank you for taking the time and making this, I just bought a 225 johnson outboard that hasn't run in sometime and this video is an excellent run through of what to expect and how to deal with these issues. Awesome job bud.
+A B Thanks mate, good luck with the new motor!
A valuable vid showing problems with buying a motor that doesn't run, or not professionally inspected prior to purchase.
This, too me, was an awesome video. When a Technician produces a video for one reason, then finds out things don't work right, then goes through the process of troubleshooting for that failure, it makes for a very great video to the watcher. I have learned so much from this video. I know much more than you expected, and I thank you for that. Just want you to know that I found this video so very informative, and I find that you are a well learned outboard technician......Thank you very much for the video.......wish you lots of good days in your endevours..
You're welcome mate, glad you enjoyed it. :)
Superb account demonstrating a first class skill set - well done. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this.
Great video, Thank you!. I watched the entire vid and learned at ton man. The steps you took made perfect sense to me. That nifty starter remote is brilliant! Very informative, well explained and may I say entertaining at times too :) I hope you have as much fun making the vids as they are to watch. Happy to have found your channel, why you don't have more subs is baffling. Cheers, Ed from Canada!
You're welcome. :) I do like that little remote starter. I made it in the "No spark" video, but I should put it in a separate video for people that want to make one for themselves. As far as subs go, nothing helps more with that than happy viewers doing a bit of link sharing. ;)
@@DangarMarine Sometimes the mechanics or the fixers that doesn't know or don't have experience in a field are the best! And your ways is what make us subscribers. Nothing forced! You're a good man, you'll go far in life, don't worry about the subs, take a pic at Andrew Camarata's page and you'll be impressed with his works ethics and I never heard him say the word subscribe! Take care, and just keep being simple! Many in the know don't share their wisdom!
Having just cracked open a 1976 Mercury 204 and comparing the condition of both our motors.. You have filled me with confidence.
Six years on and still very helpful,all the best from the uk.
Thanks a million! I have a 1960 75 seahorse and I’m getting ready to set the timing tomorrow. I have the Johnson factory service manual but there’s nothing like watching someone walk you through it. The belt timing marks are confusing. Easy to line up the flywheel, but the alignment marks on the magneto look different than the manual.
Magnificent. Such a great journey to see just what and how these motors work but also the differences between the smaller and larger Motors. I am impressed with your decision making and communication skills. Very easy to listen to, watch and learn. As a teacher myself I would be happy to show some of my students as your production quality and candid instruction really makes the viewer feel they are there with you and have done a 6 / 7 hour day as well (but not in the way).
Surprisingly, I just Googled you and found you are only about an hour away as I’m in Lake Macquarie (Rathmines).
I / we really appreciate your videos. Keep up the quality and instruction. Very, very interesting.
Thank you. 🙏
Thanks Steve, glad you enjoyed the vid. :)
The attention to detail and dedication to excellence separates the common from the uncommon. You sir, based on what you show, by your demonstration -- not self-lauding praise -- are among the uncommon. The Excellent. It is noted and admired. I mean that.
Thanks Stu, been watching your videos now and then being a retired mechanic.
Just came across a nice 20ft boat that's been in the shed for 10years.
Checked the hour meter and it's only done 76 hours. 😊
I think it's a 93 model 150hp.
So I was pleased to find this video.
I reakon it should run a treat, My friend who is a boat mechanic said if the gearbox oil is clean leave it alone and do the water pump like you said.
Wish me luck, Stu I will let you know.
Thanks again Steve.
how did you go with this?
Thank you for the very informative videos. I have inboard experience and hardly any outboard knowledge. Our recent purchase is an 86 Welcraft center console with a 1995 175 Johnson and it started having problems right away. Turns out, after replacing the power pack, coils and rebuilding all six carbs that the optical sensor was contaminated with oil and dirt. The shift was also screwed up do to my moving it while changing the water pump impeller. Thanks to your videos on these engines, I now have a running outboard that should last for quite a few years.
Great to hear you got your outboard running! :)
Great Vid as usual Stu, I have this same engine in 225 HP that's been sitting a few years. I've been looking for a video like this, Thank you sir.
Hi Mate, you're welcome. I hope the video helps you with your 225. :)
Just watching a bunch of your videos and this one was very informative when i wasn't expecting it to be at all.
Much better than i think you expected.
Glad you enjoyed it!
mate All your videos are a pleasure to watch but what is magic for me at the very start when your boat starts moving n your cute little dog is rocking with the boat its MAGIC many times i went back just to watch that n i do wish it went for quite a bit longer actually cause a well behaved dog means one thing its owner its treating the dog really well keep posting mate we love then cheers
I feel your pain. My boat had set up almost 8 years. Luckily mine was a fresh water boat.
I’m not looking to really service this motor. Proceeds to sort of service the motor. I love it mate.
I'm still watching your older videos Stu. This one seemed to be a lot more work then anticipated. Thanks.
For sure Angelo, things rarely go smoothly!
awesome vid. As a relative newbie to engine work, it is empowering to watch a true pro work through the process
Thanks as always for your great video. This one was very interesting to see such an old motor which hadn't been run in such a long while still in relatively OK nick. Sign of the protective oils applied to the outside and the way it was winterised I guess? Your communication skills are excellent and I very much enjoy watching and learning from your great videos, thanks and good luck with everything.
Thanks Stewart, glad you are enjoying the vids. :)
This was informative! I am sure that trapped water and salt has a real bad effect on many of those parts. The trim cylinders , especially the one on the r/h side will be a pain and likely expensive , if the parts can be sourced. That repair to the shift rod and housing cap was excellent! Keep up the good work!
Having a little weirdness going on. I changed plugs and cleaned the carbs and instead of hitting 3200rpm at WOT I am now hitting 4500rpm. Still feels like there is a bit of power left over which I can't access. Btw I'm running a 78 v4 85hp Johnson seahorse. The other day at WOT I decided to push and release the electric choke and as I did that acouple of times I was able to hit 5200rpm. I unfortunately cannot hit that speed without jumping the choke. Any ideas? Thanks again.
Clean the carbs. High speed jets, check fuel pump, and fuel lines.
I had mine at a shop that was "starting an Evinrude 150 for the first time in years".
Theirs was a bigger challenge .. inside the air box full up to second carb was bat poop! I recognized the little pellets to be what was also inside my "new to me" motor. The shop says the bat guano is corrosive required rebuilding of all carbs! The little critters come in the 'hand grip' opening of the bonnet top cover where there ought to have been a screen!
I appreciated the education and put steel wool to plug my bat hole!
Hey Tim, now that's an unusual problem for an outboard to have! Doesn't surprise me that the carbs all needed a rebuild. I hope it gives you many years of good service. :)
i just got a boat that has a 1958 evinrude lark 35514 on it and you have helped me alot with your videos thankyou verry much
You're welcome Mike, glad the videos helped you. :)
Thanks for posting this. It is great to see what you get when somebody combines a lot of skill and problem solving ability with a lot of knowledge and experience. One thing about these youtube videos is they should help people appreciate what workmanship looks like, and what you pay for if you get a good mechanic.
You have a fan in France, I've told all my friends to watch your vids, such valuable information for free. Thank you for all the time you have put into this project it's very much appreciated. You should get a dog to keep you company while working.
Frank.
Hi Frank, glad you like the vids and thanks for spreading the word. :)
You are a complete loon. Thank you. I can't stop watching your videos. Sadly, I have a no need to but you are such a terrific teacher.
Thanks mate, if you are willing to fix them up, there are plenty of old boats around going very cheap, if not free.
A great real world video. Glad to know I'm not the only one who doesn't have things turn out as expected.
I don’t like anything two-stroke, but Stu covers every engine he works on with methodical thought and immediate precision that I learn why he focuses on the obvious and reasons why he leaves others for later attention. Thank You, Stu!
"Welcome to the wonderful world of old outboards"
:)
Its a lot of salty fun here in Florida too.
You're doing a great job on your videos keep up the fantastic work
Oh and those plastic carbs full of oil rather than gas is what keeps the bowl's mating surface from warping. Just as a preemptive if your going to put one away for winter
I don’t own a boat or an outboard motor. But I can’t turn this off lol.
He's bloody good at explaining things and making it look easy isn't he haha
Get one!
That means it’s time to join the boating life.
@@CodyBosch lol I Have one now!
Another new subscriber here! I love how calm you are and how methodically you work through each scenario and situation. i would love to see part 2 showing the motor running like new! Great job!
Oh the joys of old outboards.
My 1976 75hp Johnson Stinger always seemed to throw up a new issue every time I wanted to go fishing 🎣
Super video! Very useful as always. Thanks so much. Tom
Thanks Tom, glad you enjoyed. :)
Hey Stu. As an American when I heard you say you were going to flush the carbs with fresh fuel
and because it was dark you were going to use a torch to film it I momentarily had a flash panic moment haha.
Stu, are you on facebook or have a youtube channel that I can contact you? Thanks, Mate
Fabulous vid mate,as an engineer of 45yrs been there many times.watchedthis twice!...Ref corrosion,I've always sprayed my motors at least twice a year with duck oil,it has paid dividends and have virtually no corrosion probs, in fact my engines always have a buyer waiting when I've finished with themregards from the UK an old limey b.
Hey Gerald. Regular maintenance sure goes a long way. In Australia we tend use lanolin more as we have so many sheep but the same principle applies.
Stu, finally got the boat. Been watching your videos for years. I'm going back to the basics with this video and applying what you taught. Starting with the gear box oil. Cheers man!
Fantastic! Great to hear you've got your boat. :)
Great vid. I learned a lot. Keep the vids coming.
Everytime I took my fussy evenrude to my Evenrude Tech Randy, he said I told you to buy the Honda dummy. Lol, he fixed these 25 yrs, and knew their short comings well, like the difference of a stihl saw, or a poulin saw, lots of fixing, now BRP in Canada revived Evenrude, heard they are better now
Very good video. You are very good at instructing what you are doing and why, as well as pointing the cam. I enjoy these type of vids when things don't go as expected...that's real life stuff. Glad you were able to power through the problems and successfully start the motor. You certainly deserved your beer after that task. Cheers from San Diego in USA
Thanks Jon, glad you enjoyed the vid.
Great tutoring video for us that likes Evinrude outboards and enjoy learning to tinker with'em. I really enjoyed watching it - and getting to se the learning proces unfolding underway.
thank you very much for making such useful videos.
You're welcome. :)
Very informative and well presented, and it's very generous of you to share your knowledge. Thanks. Rob
It's like watching Bondi Vet but with outboards.
Thumbs up!
LOL. Thanks. :)
This reminds me of a 1950's Evinrude that I was given in the 80's and ran for years.
They do seem to be really solid motors, I expect this one to have many years of life left in it.
Great quality videos keep it up👍👌
I too enjoyed the discovering and troubleshooting as you went along! Very useful information and really enjoy your no-nonsense approach! Thank you!
I'm glad I watched this video. I sold my boat but if you've ever had one you know what I'm talking about. I love vid's showing the refurbishing of engines ect. If this guy isn't an Instructor at some kind of school, he should be. Very easy to understand and follow. Nice editing sir.
Didya know Rodney Rude has a brother?
His name is Evin!
Cheers Gray
Well done lad !!
Thanks for your great videos, I am trying to revive a Johnson 112 that I got for practically nothing. This video provides a lot of useful info for a complete novice, and especially was helpful in showing how to release the lower unit shift linkage, as I prepare to pull off the powerhead in next couple of days. Thanks, keep them coming!
Thank you again, some of the BEST stuff on the internet anywhere even if it is 4 years old.
Glad you enjoy it!
thanks mate i cant afford mechanics but am handy with a spanner youve taught me heaps
You're welcome, glad the vids have been helping. :)
stripped my 50hp 3 carbs missing bad it was blew out the jets they were leaking too so reseated the gaskets no money for new ones they tightened up boomer and now no miss running like new
Better safe than sorry I know I'd want to know if my power rigging was a bit dodgy as you say good job
I'm not sure if you remember or not but I had a few questions for you about 8 months ago on an evinrude 150. we determined that it needed to be rebuilt. I greatly appreciate that you had found one to work on and made the videos, it certainly helped me I was a bit nervous thinking about rebuilding the engine with no experience in doing so but with the help of your videos and a good friend of mine I wanted to let you know that I have the motor rebuilt and running. Thank you very much for taking the time to create these videos you really are helping. thank you.
Hey Kyle, congrats on getting your outboard up and running again. I was out in this one again today and it is very satisfying to hear them purring along after having them in so many pieces! :)
One thing I can say about your Evinrude videos..... Parts appear to be the same on most of the lower units from 90 HP to 200 HP. Again, you have the best videos and cover just about anything I need to know about my Evinrude 140. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Dude that was outstanding...love your video s
Thanks Marvin. :)
If the boat is named Joker 2......that should be your first clue.
It's an older video & I'm super happy to have come across it! I've been given an old ski boat with a Mercury 115 outboard & it's not been started or ran in many years. While this is about an Evinrude I'm fairly certain all the principles you talk about are the same & I learned a great deal from just this video alone! I wanted to thank you even though this didn't go where you intended it's an excellent resource for me & others I'm sure & I'm thrilled it's available. Will be subbing as well but thanks again for leaving this here, a job very well done imho. Cheers from British Columbia Canada
got a 1990 18'6" sea ray w/ mercury 135 I have been putting off getting running and thanks to you i'm about to go start working on. THANK YOU!!
Good luck mate! :)
I do a lot of scuba like yourself and getting on to the point over starting an engine with a propeller,
i got asked to remove a rope that had got stuck around a prop, so under the boat in diving gear with the keys removed from the ignition i started getting the rope off.
I started pulling the rope and cutting it off .
The engine was a large inboard engine and was at the top of compression when i pulled the rope the engine did a good 2 revolutions if my arm was in the way would of done some damage just food for thought,
But a very good point you brought up like the videos and keep them coming.
Watching this makes me want to fix an outboard and I don't even own a boat or live anywhere near the water.
Really enjoyed your program on how outboards work ive learned a lot watching an talking thru what your doing very very helpful so thank you !!
Actually enjoyed watching you troubleshoot the engine. Don't have a outboard engine atm, and never will have that big of one, but still liked it!
Good tips and informations for this Evinrunde, it would be Great if you 'd continue working on this Motor (lower unit seals, carbs cleaning/ setting etc.)
👍🏻👍🏻 thumbs up outboard guru!
Thanks mate. The owner took it for a run this weekend and it went well but then developed an intermitted ignition cut out so it will be back next week for a bit more investigation. I'll be sure to film it.
@@DangarMarine why isn't 2 stroke oil good for a start up on an outboard motor that's been sitting for a few years?
I just found this video, when you take outboard legs apart products like Loctite 771 Anti-seize will be your best friend. you use it on all bolts to stop them seiveing up
Actually in the U.S. a soft non hardening gasket sealer such as permatex is a staple for salt water outboards..after wire brushing them bolts like illustrated.
Great vid ... showed a lot. Thanks. My 150 Ficht sat for 14 years! I got her running and she runs like a champ.
Nice one, glad it's up and running again. :)
You make it look so easy to service an outboard. One can see You definitely know what You're doing.
Hey, excellent video! Thanks for sharing.
Although you could've just taken the lower unit out and tried to start it before putting any effort into the trim and LU.
But hey, more than 2 ways to skin a cat.
Agree..Had a 175 oceanrunner..7yrs sat..owner did fog it out prior..I bought the boat cheap..In thirty minutes had it running off a test tank..I always work my way down in this situation.The objective was first get it running...And even though it runs it could still have a weak,bad cylinder..compression test a must.
Dangar Marineive + ive said it before your a great teacher...but can we have more beer drinking and frustrating looks just so we know you feel our pain...
I think I can manage that, there are plenty of them so shouldn't be too hard to share the pain! ;)
Hello from America! I love your videos, very inspiring. Working on getting a boat and motor used that I can bring back to life because that’s all I can afford. I can’t believe how expensive these motors are, I had no idea until I started looking for a boat and wondered why they charged so much for something so ugly, then I started looking at the outboards even used and was blown away. Best deals I have found over here are on old 70’s and 80’s 2 strokes in on worn out bass boats. Anyways can’t wait to start my journey and look forward to learning as much as I can from your videos. Thank you.
There are definitely some good deals to be found second hand, particularly if the engine doesn't start and you know you can get it going again.
Just want to say your videos are highly informative, easy to understand, and your efforts are greatly appreciated! Thank you very much.
Thanks Joseph, you're most welcome. :)
thats how working on the jeep feels like sometimes
That’s how working on anything feels like sometimes
28:56 Someone "mothballed," prepared engine for long-term storage by filling the fuel system with 100% two-stroke oil??? Displaces water and doesn't rot like gasoline.....
Thank you so much for all the insides of starting a long sitting motor. I have a Suzuki DF225 (94), I checked and run it beautifully in 5 years ago on water muffs, all 6 are 125 . The motor is very clean with little or no corrosion on legs and trim. I ll following your teaching to go through it before firing her up.
You're welcome mate, good luck with your motor.
I have a 115 and you gave me the confidence to put the water pump in myself.👍
I would change impeller after sitting 5 years
Excellent Video. Sloppy Certified.
If people only knew how much free and good "know how" you are sharing here
They would actually buy you a cold one.
So many years of experience here, with every explanation.
Thanks mate!
You're the MVP here. I help people out and teach them about cars too,
I happen to be looking at Two Stroke Mercury 8hp Videos and I found your Channel.
I recently had a hell of a weekend with a fishing buddy on his boat due to the fact we couldn't get this DAMN MERCURY started. Lucky we had the electric motor so we trolled the whole day and landed out Trout limit. Then I finally got the motor started with a patient and clear head, because you know out in the water the stress factor is so much higher, while learning how to do everything with the waves floating
But anyways, I wanted to learn about choke settings, how to cold start engines when to close the choke, how many pulls etc. Our problem was a simple neutral/start setting on the throttle and not having the choke and fast idle screwed out.
I might not know marine engines, but after watching your videos... I can definitely diagnose certain components of different marine outboards now, from lower gear units, to carb cleanings and why, fuel filter services, oil mixing and what color the conditions speak about the life span of an engine.
You are great at explaining symptoms and budget solutions, so cheers for that. Happy Motoring
your videos are the most helpful out there, so please do not assume I'm being a total debbie downer and nut buster. I'm just learning myself and commenting on my experiences to date with my old 115 mercury tower of power that sat for 3 years and needs new steering cable, carbs cleaned, fuel pump rebuilt, shift shaft/dog clutch is ceased up, tell tale not pissing, water pump rebuilt... but I only paid $2k for 20ft. Proline CC, dual axle EZ Loader trailer and this black bitch of a motor! Thank goodness I'm retired and have plenty of tools, WD40 and patience! Congrats on getting MarineEngine's sponsorship! That's HUGE!
Hey. You did a great job simplifying the removal of that lower unit for the novice. I'm trying to bring back a 150 Evinrude Ficht that has been sitting for at least 7 years. It doesn't seem to be seized but I plan to go through all those steps you did minus the carburetor stuff since of course the Ficht is fuel injected. Your videos were recommended by the guys in the Facebook Johnson Evinrude group so there's high praise for someone who doesn't work on Evinrudes that much as you say. Keep at it, and thanks!
Thanks mate, great to hear the vids are helping you. :)
Love the video. Why do guys not wash off their engines with a good soap wash, especially around the ram lift. I always gave my Johnson 70 a good spray with WD-40. I sold my boat after 14 years of trouble free ocean use.
You're so right. A little bit of regular maintenance saves so much trouble and money down the track.
Especially when outboards cost a small fortune. I kept my 84 Evinrude 15 hp when I sold my boat so I can use it when I find a welded 14 foot aluminum boat to put it on. 32 years and compression is like new. Runs and idles great.
It was a moored boat, look at the antifoul. That trim unit has been sitting under salt water for who knows how many years.
11mm is 7/16" , 13mm is 1/2" and 14mm is 9/16". Well, not exactly but close enough. In the USA we don't call it imperial we call it standard- as in standard and metric sockets, wrenches etc. Good video.
Good to know the best equivalents as although 'I bought some imperial sockets, I still don't have a set of wrenches.
Dangar Marine only 3/4 and 19mm are nearly the same without rounding off the head. Anything else will round the head of the bolts.
M&M Cattle 07
Attention to detail is excellent and soo helpful. Keep up the great work.
I went thru the same struggles with my 175. Carb bowls full of 2 stroke motor oil. Once I cleaned these out it ran well. Changed the water pump last year, wish I would have seen this video first, the shift rod was an absolute pain in the butt to re connect. But all is good now. Motor runs like a beast, just wants to run and love it's sound when I'm flushing it out after a trip out in the salt water.