Ahh Hah!! A 2-cycle four-banger merry-go-round! Me and another guy were drilling out some rock to make room for a metal building. He decides to ride the jackhammer which was an old tunnel hammer with no "T" handle, just a stub. He hops on and the bit hits a crack. The drill winds him up like a mummy with the air hose. A looker made it to the compressor and shut off the air as I was swarping for the valve on the hammer. Needless to say, that was the first thing I thought of when your outside outboard started spinning. It was a HOOT! Another good one!
I can't quit watching your videos. You are doing the stuff that I've wanted to do ALL MY LIFE....but was not sure enough , just ...how ...to do it... You are showing me......THANK YOU.
Hi Jeff. Another great video. Couple thoughts from some one who's been there, done that. early OMC/Evinrude/Johnson electric shifts, the default state of the drive is forward. The selector activates solenoids inside the drive that regulate flow of oil. It's basically hydraulic shift. So one wire gets 12V to keep it in neutral, the other is for reverse. Zero volts on both wires is Forward, so you can "limp home" in the event of a partial failure. The oil used in these electric shift models is a special type. Do not use the wrong oil. Lastly, the water pump impeller is rubber. On an old outboard, it is often brittle. Running it in the absence of water to lubricate it can shred it in a flash. But chances are it needed a new one anyways. But even the new one should not be run without water. I use those "ear muff" things hooked up to a garden hose. Hope you can use this info on future outboards. I'm guessing by the frogs croaking in the background, you shot this video months ago.
One mans junk is another mans treasure. I’ve acquired some real nice “junk” and still have it because it outlast the crap they sell nowadays. I’ll take old school anyday. Thanks for sharing. Vintage 🇺🇸
I am a conduit for old mechanical stuff it finds me, i have gotten everything from the kitchen sink to a running Lexus LS400 with a 1Uz (an all aluminum Quadcam v8 produced before the tundra motor came out) When scrap was at its peak in my area i got over 40 rigs given to me in one year, including a cat 12 road grader and a '54 Seagrave firetruck with a V12. Haul scrap even when its not paying in the yard, if your resourceful it will always work out.
The smile when it ran for the 1st time was priceless. Know the feeling... It's one of those YEEHAA moments. I'm liking the idea of the portable battery rack. Looks like you made it from a 2 wheeled dolly. Chris Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Oh boy Jeff that is an oldie and they are also near bullet proof. The same can't be said for the Mercs of the same vintage and horsepower. I use to work on the outboards 30 years ago. Seeing that was a blast from the past let me tell you. As I remember this was the same engine that was powering the RotorWay Scorpion in 1966. As I remember they derated it for use in the Scorpion. RotorWay used OMC engines in all their helos till they started building their own. I have worked on a few of those V4 in the past when I was working on the boats. As far as I know carb kits and water pump impellers can be had for those motors. The clutch springs in the lower unit may be hard to find but in the 5 years I was working as a marine mechanic I have never had to replace one. And the guys that I serviced boats for were hard on the boats and motors... The phrase "Rode hard and put away wet" fitted most of them.
I have a old 50hp Johnson I deal with the same crap every spring lol never want to fire the first time but after it starts it runs like new, pushes my old 16 foot fishing boat pretty good. Paid $100 bucks for it about 15 year's ago and it's never left me stranded, also beats paying a few grand for a new engine.
Jeff......I know alot about those engines. We have a 1964 Sea Ray purchased from Louie's boat sales in Albany. It's been in our family ever since. Eats tons of gas but runs like a watch. Pay attention to the transmission. They will sometimes spit teeth and won't stay engaged.
Hey Jeff love your videos. Oddly enough I am best friends with an evinrude mechanic and dealer. Make sure you run it in water! Otherwise you will ruin the water pump in the lower unit
Whoever gets it will want to change the crank seals right off the bat or they start sucking air and it self destructs. Anymore that's the first thing I do on an old 2 stroke. Cheap is good Free is great When they pay you to haul it off, that's sublime!
Great change in topic. I remember those outboards, large in size and low in HP. I know that by the time you published this you probably have done more work on it. Hope you have 2 stroke oil mixed with the gas and you replaced the distributor cam lube pad.
Jeff you obviously didn't hear me screaming from down in Australia. NEVER start an old Outboard unless you have a water supply for the often brittle water pump rubber impeller. Even a brand new impeller can burn up in less than a minute. Those early Evinrude and Johnson electric shift beasties need a special oil for the gearbox too. I've got the 40 HP '62 model for the wooden boat I'm rebuilding. Cheers Eric
I water skied behind one of those motors for a while. I guess you may know by now, that these don't have a fuel pump but run off of a fuel tank that is pressurized. Good deal and a pile of fun when an old motor comes to life! I was laughing right along with you.
for not every having worked on an old OMC, you sure have alot of experience i can tell (with other motors). Wide open throttle on a 2 stroke wont make any difference on a 2 stoke, FYI. I cannot tell you how many people try to run or crank these bone dry with no oil! the impeller has to be changed i know this is old but worth mentioning. the electric shift was an excellent simple system, but the harnesses often need to be replaced from neglect. if its got 12v to the solenoid and the plunger isnt stuck, she will shift! amazing how many people think they are junk when they are so simple !
Yes , it will spin like a top when it fires up...lol Nothing much more exciting than a 4 cylinder engine spinning on the end of a chain. Thanks for sharing ,... Take care?
You do realize that overheating is not the problem with dry running as much as immediately ripping up the rubber impeller in the lower unit? Happens in ten to fifteen seconds. Especially old rubber with a 'set'. Use a set of 'earmuffs' whenever starting it. Take care. Doug
that is a custom rear bumper one side is curved down and the right side is curved to the side, thats amazing, i am looking on amazing for a bumper shape just like that one
As exciting as it may be to hear a motor run, Never run an outboard out of Water. The rubber impeller of the water pump can be reduced to a hand full of smoking chunks in Seconds if no water is present for a lubricant. Probably the most important part of an outboard tune up is the impeller.
Devin Knappenberger I think everybody wants to know where your great grandfather is. I know I do! Reply privately though. I don't want any one else to know !
I also know here you could find a 1948 ford family sedan and a 1956 ford or Mercury dump truck and my uncle has a 1935 international pickup truck that's not for sale and I know where you could find a 1929 ford pickup and two spots to find a 1968 chevy c10 and more pa is known for old field and barn finds
Ken may take your advice, but Brown won't. Browns solution is "moar gas" :D The "V" meant "V", not 5. For folks who think a V configuration of the cylinders makes a difference :P
I have been messing with outboards for over 30 years and I can tell U just by looking at it,it's not been run much.It also looks to have NEVER run hot. Has to be a fresh water engine too or,Their wouldn't be much left of the ol'girl. Good luck buying gas for that GUZZLER!! :-)
@@ElderlyIron I bought a early to mid 70's boat yesterday with an "63 75hp Evinrude starflite V" on it. The engine itself seems to be in perfect order. But a good majority of the wiring loom has rusted and broke apart. I have got the engine to turn over by jumping the starter. But I'm unsure how to connect the "ignition" wire there is no key or toggle switch to be found. Everything runs to a ancient fuse block. My engine is identical to yours except the distributor cap is on the bottom side instead of up top where yours is. Also I have the mounting location for a single wire coil but no evident hardware or anything indicating that "said coil" is missing.
those are good old motors v4 crossflows its a shame they quit making them and went to loopers and now etc's that's when motors were simple. I got a couple of those but later models lol mine don't have points they are electronic much better lol but hey like you cant complain on the price keep up the good videos
the feeling of bringing engines back to life never gets old, now ya just need a old wooden boat,,
With a 75 horse outboard..make that a BIG or at least good size old wooden boat!
Or an old wooden table it works i have pictures
Ahh Hah!! A 2-cycle four-banger merry-go-round! Me and another guy were drilling out some rock to make room for a metal building. He decides to ride the jackhammer which was an old tunnel hammer with no "T" handle, just a stub. He hops on and the bit hits a crack. The drill winds him up like a mummy with the air hose. A looker made it to the compressor and shut off the air as I was swarping for the valve on the hammer. Needless to say, that was the first thing I thought of when your outside outboard started spinning. It was a HOOT! Another good one!
I can't quit watching your videos. You are doing the stuff that I've wanted to do ALL MY LIFE....but was not sure enough , just ...how ...to do it...
You are showing me......THANK YOU.
Hi Jeff. Another great video. Couple thoughts from some one who's been there, done that. early OMC/Evinrude/Johnson electric shifts, the default state of the drive is forward. The selector activates solenoids inside the drive that regulate flow of oil. It's basically hydraulic shift. So one wire gets 12V to keep it in neutral, the other is for reverse. Zero volts on both wires is Forward, so you can "limp home" in the event of a partial failure. The oil used in these electric shift models is a special type. Do not use the wrong oil. Lastly, the water pump impeller is rubber. On an old outboard, it is often brittle. Running it in the absence of water to lubricate it can shred it in a flash. But chances are it needed a new one anyways. But even the new one should not be run without water. I use those "ear muff" things hooked up to a garden hose. Hope you can use this info on future outboards. I'm guessing by the frogs croaking in the background, you shot this video months ago.
One mans junk is another mans treasure. I’ve acquired some real nice “junk” and still have it because it outlast the crap they sell nowadays. I’ll take old school anyday.
Thanks for sharing. Vintage 🇺🇸
Thats one giant outboard for 1963. Nice work!
I am a conduit for old mechanical stuff it finds me, i have gotten everything from the kitchen sink to a running Lexus LS400 with a 1Uz (an all aluminum Quadcam v8 produced before the tundra motor came out) When scrap was at its peak in my area i got over 40 rigs given to me in one year, including a cat 12 road grader and a '54 Seagrave firetruck with a V12. Haul scrap even when its not paying in the yard, if your resourceful it will always work out.
You sir remind me of my grandfather , good job with the motor.
The smile when it ran for the 1st time was priceless. Know the feeling... It's one of those YEEHAA moments.
I'm liking the idea of the portable battery rack. Looks like you made it from a 2 wheeled dolly.
Chris
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
I had a 1968 100 hp evinrude. The thing was a beast.
This is my favorite youtube channel. Thanks for this.
Fun video Jeff. Thanks for posting.
Oh boy Jeff that is an oldie and they are also near bullet proof. The same can't be said for the Mercs of the same vintage and horsepower. I use to work on the outboards 30 years ago. Seeing that was a blast from the past let me tell you. As I remember this was the same engine that was powering the RotorWay Scorpion in 1966. As I remember they derated it for use in the Scorpion. RotorWay used OMC engines in all their helos till they started building their own.
I have worked on a few of those V4 in the past when I was working on the boats. As far as I know carb kits and water pump impellers can be had for those motors. The clutch springs in the lower unit may be hard to find but in the 5 years I was working as a marine mechanic I have never had to replace one. And the guys that I serviced boats for were hard on the boats and motors... The phrase "Rode hard and put away wet" fitted most of them.
Got to love your sense of humor & grin on your face lol. :-}
AWESOME!!!! Great video cannot wait to see this in a drum full of water.
love your videos man
I have a old 50hp Johnson I deal with the same crap every spring lol never want to fire the first time but after it starts it runs like new, pushes my old 16 foot fishing boat pretty good. Paid $100 bucks for it about 15 year's ago and it's never left me stranded, also beats paying a few grand for a new engine.
Looking foreward to seeing it run again.
Jeff......I know alot about those engines. We have a 1964 Sea Ray purchased from Louie's boat sales in Albany. It's been in our family ever since. Eats tons of gas but runs like a watch. Pay attention to the transmission. They will sometimes spit teeth and won't stay engaged.
A nice change from the usual videos, interesting to see. But keep the truck and farm implement videos comin of course, they're great too !
GOOD JOB JEFF.
Hey Jeff love your videos. Oddly enough I am best friends with an evinrude mechanic and dealer. Make sure you run it in water! Otherwise you will ruin the water pump in the lower unit
great video like usual!
Another good one !!
Good job Jeff, glad you still have legs...
My dad used to mount them in a 50 gallon drum for cooling when he worked on them.
Whoever gets it will want to change the crank seals right off the bat or they start sucking air and it self destructs. Anymore that's the first thing I do on an old 2 stroke.
Cheap is good
Free is great
When they pay you to haul it off, that's sublime!
I always end up in the middle but that's good enough. I can't afford the top one and I'm too uncouth for the bottom one.
that was way to funny man! that sounded like it's gonna run good.
I posted links to this episode in a couple of outboard groups I belong to on Facebook. It should sell quick!
panicked look on your face when it started to spin - classic lol
It's a good thing you had that motor on a chain when it sprang to life, I think it was trying to take off down the road.
Got to love a bargain. And a hoot too!
Great change in topic. I remember those outboards, large in size and low in HP. I know that by the time you published this you probably have done more work on it. Hope you have 2 stroke oil mixed with the gas and you replaced the distributor cam lube pad.
This "ole outboard" is brought to you by...
The art is in the tune
don't you love it when they fire and your not expecting it
Is that the ole 300 Farmall in the background wearing a New trip bucket loader I see. Nice job on the outboard!
That's one heck of a motor. It tried to get ya lol.
The first episode of this old motorboat.
Jeff you obviously didn't hear me screaming from down in Australia.
NEVER start an old Outboard unless you have a water supply for the often brittle water pump rubber impeller. Even a brand new impeller can burn up in less than a minute.
Those early Evinrude and Johnson electric shift beasties need a special oil for the gearbox too.
I've got the 40 HP '62 model for the wooden boat I'm rebuilding.
Cheers Eric
I wander if he knew it was 2 stroke???
pretty awesome
A 1963 evinrude eh, this belong's in a museum.
does that soupose to happen srews fall out, thats amazing, how do i set the setting so the screws fall out
Jeff,
Did you ever get the old Standard Twin tractor running? You should do a video of it.
Larry W.
Too cool! Also...just had a thought....maybe clamp it to the tailgate of your truck. That should hold it while it runs.
Red Green would hook the prop to the wheel and make an amphib out of it!
Lewie McNeely And, use duct tape for a drive belt. :-)
Any tool can be the right tool!
Hot Damn, you get better and better! Now get a barrel all ready!
When did you put a loader on the Farmall? I ain't never seen that before in your videos.
I water skied behind one of those motors for a while. I guess you may know by now, that these don't have a fuel pump but run off of a fuel tank that is pressurized. Good deal and a pile of fun when an old motor comes to life! I was laughing right along with you.
for not every having worked on an old OMC, you sure have alot of experience i can tell (with other motors). Wide open throttle on a 2 stroke wont make any difference on a 2 stoke, FYI. I cannot tell you how many people try to run or crank these bone dry with no oil! the impeller has to be changed i know this is old but worth mentioning. the electric shift was an excellent simple system, but the harnesses often need to be replaced from neglect. if its got 12v to the solenoid and the plunger isnt stuck, she will shift! amazing how many people think they are junk when they are so simple !
I got a 1946 Johnson seahorse 5hp (td20) to run for the first time in 30+ years granted it was stored inside and turned semi frequently
that was fun. It looked like the distributor was advancing and retarding when you operated the throttle. That looks like a nicely made unit.
Make sure that you run in in a barrel of water you'll ruin the water pump in the lower unit. My best buddy is a evinrude mechanic and dealer.
owned one of those. amazing motor, thirsty tho
Sounds like a good-running engine.
You and that crescent wrench.....lol
Do those old evinrudes have a rubber or a metal impeller
12:15 - thats the funniest thing I've seen all day....start and spin!
Yes , it will spin like a top when it fires up...lol Nothing much more exciting than a 4 cylinder engine spinning on the end of a chain. Thanks for sharing ,... Take care?
You do realize that overheating is not the problem with dry running as much as immediately ripping up the rubber impeller in the lower unit? Happens in ten to fifteen seconds. Especially old rubber with a 'set'. Use a set of 'earmuffs' whenever starting it. Take care. Doug
that is a custom rear bumper one side is curved down and the right side is curved to the side, thats amazing, i am looking on amazing for a bumper shape just like that one
Point file?!?!...did your grinder break? :)
That is a classic! You get the A-PLUS!
That's funny.
great
Talk about a shade tree mechanic!
Stick it on the tailgate, and hey presto you got you´re own GPW !
I see Old Blue!!
As exciting as it may be to hear a motor run, Never run an outboard out of Water.
The rubber impeller of the water pump can be reduced to a hand full of smoking chunks in Seconds if no water is present for a lubricant. Probably the most important part of an outboard tune up is the impeller.
Wow that must gonna be some shindig to need a gas powered egg beater like that to mix things up. Keepin the eye on ya bud. Cheers OLDDUDE
Jim did you ever get old whitey done if you did I would like to see the finished product please
Whitey's owner got hit by the economy. I'm currently looking for an underwriter top complete the project.
I have one of these it's a 90s. The only problem is the starter is bad. Where can a guy find one I have looked everywhere
I think my great grandfather has a motor like that in his barn maybe two who knows he's got it filled with vintage car motorcycle and boat parts
Devin Knappenberger I think everybody wants to know where your great grandfather is. I know I do! Reply privately though. I don't want any one else to know !
I also know here you could find a 1948 ford family sedan and a 1956 ford or Mercury dump truck and my uncle has a 1935 international pickup truck that's not for sale and I know where you could find a 1929 ford pickup and two spots to find a 1968 chevy c10 and more pa is known for old field and barn finds
Forgot to mention my pappys 1973 diamond rio dump truck
I thought you were supposed to have them in a bucket of water.
Runs great !! lets go fishing :-)
"It's alive!" Hahahaha! Fun to watch.
What's going on with that Dodge Colt in the backGround? Nice video
Sold it 5-6 years ago. It now adorns the neighbors property. Ran when he parked it!
It's in amazing condition for its age. I take it it wasn't used in the sea?
that dragon fly on the camera tho
Your having to much fun. It's great when you can have laugh.
Ken may take your advice, but Brown won't. Browns solution is "moar gas" :D
The "V" meant "V", not 5. For folks who think a V configuration of the cylinders makes a difference :P
I side with Brownie!!
What to make of all the pictures on line of Starflite IV engines? (I'm given to understand that the Starflite Ix were invented by Frank Herbert)
Actually, 1963 was the FIFTH year of the Starflight model name, dating from the 1959 50 hp.
So how much did you sell said motor for Jeff?
Traded it to a friend.
I'm pretty sure before 64 they where 24-1 mix, my old 62 johnson was.
I have been messing with outboards for over 30 years and I can tell U just by looking at it,it's not been run much.It also looks to have NEVER run hot.
Has to be a fresh water engine too or,Their wouldn't be much left of the ol'girl.
Good luck buying gas for that GUZZLER!! :-)
HAHAHAHA!!!! Looks like GREAT FUN!!!!!
Bruce/51NAPCO
How do I hook up ignition wires?
Are you asking about firing order?
@@ElderlyIron I bought a early to mid 70's boat yesterday with an "63 75hp Evinrude starflite V" on it. The engine itself seems to be in perfect order. But a good majority of the wiring loom has rusted and broke apart. I have got the engine to turn over by jumping the starter. But I'm unsure how to connect the "ignition" wire there is no key or toggle switch to be found. Everything runs to a ancient fuse block. My engine is identical to yours except the distributor cap is on the bottom side instead of up top where yours is. Also I have the mounting location for a single wire coil but no evident hardware or anything indicating that "said coil" is missing.
watch the temp when you run it. the water pump could be dry rotted
some funny video thanks
those are good old motors v4 crossflows its a shame they quit making them and went to loopers and now etc's that's when motors were simple. I got a couple of those but later models lol mine don't have points they are electronic much better lol but hey like you cant complain on the price keep up the good videos
did'nt think you heard me but you did. ignition wire,ignition wirre.
i guess its true about mustard and engines working well together.
Great engine , One mans trash is another mans treasure !! I need to get Brown a mustard bottle like yurs ..
That thing would be perfect on the back of a gt-150 glastron
had an evinrude 85hp, these things are tough and you probably know by now that they like gas lots of gas
i have the same motor
I had to laugh when that thing fired. Well done. This is the first video I've watched of yours, but why not put the motor on a saw horse?
keifsanderson Requires having a sawhorse!
Won't running it with out water fuck up the impeller?
I have never messed with one ether
time to get some water skis
need a water pump impeller for sure
you could put that out bord in a barral of water
Marvel Mystery Oil in cylinder and Sea Foam in carb free up rings for better compression. Maybe.
Maybe a magnetic tool would find the clip, unless it is aluminum.
Rear bumper on that truck needs fixin