Classic OMC Outboard Motor Tune Up #17 Spark Test, Plug Terminals and Test Fire
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- čas přidán 3. 01. 2019
- Finishing the tune-up on this 1959 Evinrude Fastwin 18hp Electric Start Outboard. Next step is to tank test and get the carburetor adjustments close. It is almost finished.
When I was young and trusting my father tested for spark, and not being too bright I verified there was spark on the bottom cylinder as well! Had my 9.8 running today after a water pump change can't wait for spring
Ya, I've been bitten lots of times by the spark test. I can't wait for spring either! Thanks for watching!
I bought my 1959 10 hp 10 years ago for $125 in Boston, it needed all the usual consumables, ignition etc.
Now I see they sell for up to $1000. Holy cow, prices shot up.
I have the pressure tank for it, might as well keep it all retro vintage considering the price.
The market must be different near Boston. I still see them for $150-up around here. Sometimes less depending upon condition and how bad someone wants to unload it. When they're all tuned up they're great motors.
what dose the carb cleaner do to the spark plug boots? I would think that would be hard on the rubber
It evaporates very quickly and once it is gone it is gone. It seems to have no long term ill effects on the rubber. If allowed to soak in the cleaner, it would probably be bad for the rubber, but just wetting it with the spray doesn't harm it. Thanks for watching!
When I put it in foward it doesn't seem to engage all the way until I spin the prop and it pops in gear suddenly. I have never had it running. Still haven't finished my tune up yet I'm almost done. Is this a sign of a bad clutch dog?
No, this is completely normal. When the engine is running the gears are always spinning so the drive lugs do not stay in the way of the clutch dog engagement. When the gears are not turning the clutch dog will only engage when there is a space for it to fall into. When you turn the prop, you're turning the clutch dog inside the gearcase until the lugs line up and it falls into engagement. Thanks for watching!
I've been looking for flywheel nut torque spec for my '59 10hp johnson, can't find the info anywhere.
How did you hold the flywheel when tightening the nut.?
'59 and up QD flywheel nut should be torqued to 40-45 ft-lbs. I use a strap wrench around the flywheel to hold it while I torque the nut. Thanks for watching!
@@oldjohnnyrude8404 Thats all ? geez i thought it was 3 times that.
No wonder you did it with a 3/8th ratchet.
cheers.
@@gerardjones7881 Yup, that's all. The crankshaft taper and the mating flywheel taper need to be clean and free of oil when they are put together as well. 👍
Looking for that whole pull start assembly for my 59, any you can recommend
The 1959 and 1960 use the same rewind starter assembly. The basic assembly is shared by all of the 22 c.i. OMC outboards from 1957-mid 1960s at least. The difference is the rope plate that receives the starter pull handle. I would keep an eye on Ebay or even Craigslist and FB Marketplace. You may even find a cheap parts motor with the starter assembly on it for a good price. Thanks for watching!
@@oldjohnnyrude8404 I see a lot for the 10hp not many for the 18hp
@@TacticalTony702 The 10hp rewind assembly is smaller. It is made for a smaller flywheel diameter and will not work with the 18hp.
Hmm...interesting take on the spark wires...will the carb cleaner deteriorate the rubber boots?
The carb cleaner evaporates off the boots and wires very quickly. You don't have a lot of time to get them together before it's gone. It doesn't have any I'll effects on the rubber after it dries. Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much for your reply, I learn a lot from watching your videos.
@@peteryeung111 You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoy and can learn from my videos. Thank you for watching!
When I removed the flywheel nut I was surprised there is no washer, shouldn't there be a thick drive washer, seems odd.
I watched your videos but couldn't see if there is a washer .
I do not believe there is a washer under the flywheel nut on a QD-20. I have a few motors with a washer and most without. The nut bears directly on the steel hub insert in most cases and I believe that is correct for this motor. This Fastwin did not have any washer either.
Ben, great series! How did we ever get along without a Leatherman? Mine goes with me wherever I go. Keep'em coming!
dale
Thank you Dale! My Leatherman goes everywhere with me too. This one is a Gen1 Wave. I have had it since the Wave was first introduced. It has been with me a long time and is now on its 3rd sheath. It's getting pretty loose but it still gets the job done over 20 years later. I'm lost without my Leatherman. Thanks for watching!
I had an original LM and it was shot had it 20 years or so. I talked to the company and I decided to send it in for repairs. They sent me a new wave no charge! I expected to pay something but it was free. Great company and a good product. Just like those old OMC outboards! Really like your postings, makes me wish for warm weather.
dale
@@oldjohnnyrude8404
@@labradorguy5311 Thanks Dale! I still have my original one. I broke the pliers jaw on that one. That one is close to 30 years old. Way out of the factory 20 year warranty. Maybe I should send that one back? Thanks for watching Dale!
Can you post a compression test video
Yes, I can make a video of doing a compression test. Any particular motor you would like to see that done on? If I have one, I'll use it in the video. Thanks for watching!
@@oldjohnnyrude8404 I have a evinrude 7.5hp 7524
@@backyardbuilt4910 That's a '58 7.5hp. I have a '57 I could do the test on. Identical other than paint.
@@oldjohnnyrude8404 please full details. I have no idea how to
@@backyardbuilt4910 OK. I'll get one done as soon as I get a chance to make a video.