re: Noob intro & Outboard Question

quote:

---

Don't forget seafoam

---

I was hoping the OP would chime in as to the availability of the original engine, but since I can't sleep tonight, might as well suck it up and make him a list.

Here goes....
1. Don't be scared. It's a little two stroke motor, so that means it literally has 3 moving parts....a crank, and 2 piston/connecting rod assemblies.

2. Since you're no longer scared of it. Let's do a little recon.
- Pull the spark plugs. Liberally spray fogging oil from AutoZone, O'Reily, etc. into the holes. Since we don't know when it ran last, we need some lube in the bore to not upset the whole works when it runs. Let it sit a few hours like this.
- Hold one of the removed plugs touching the block and look for spark while pulling on the rope. Does it still fire? Sure it does. Now we know it will run.

3. Now, to get some goodies.
- 396701 is the kit I think you need- about $17 for each carb. Has all the gaskets, new float, etc.
- 2 New spark plugs
- Clean gas tank and a NEW fuel hose and bulb
- Clymer manual to show you where to put all the little parts back in the carb once you drop them on the floor.
- Torch tip cleaner from a welding store.

4. Remove the carbs, take some pictures so you can see how the throttle linkages were hooked up for reassembly later

5. Dissassemble carbs. That means all the way apart, take the jets out. Use the book as your guide.
- Soak parts liberally (overnight) in a solution of carb cleaner or parts wash fluid.
- Use your handy dandy tip cleaners to get all the crud out of the little passages in the carbs. Be gentle....they aren't drill bits and aren't supposed to be used as such.
- Spray more carb cleaner in the passages, blow out with compressed air.
- Make sure they are operating room clean- no more varnish at the bottom of the bowls, there is no excuse for leaving any crap in the carb from when Carter was president.
-Now, put it all back together. Use the book. Take pictures as you disassemble if you are unsure.

6. Install new plugs- gap as specified in the manual. CLEAN the stinking holes with a battery terminal wire brush. I have heard of cases where the plug wouldn't fire b/c there was enough garbage built up in the bore to prevent them from grounding.

7. Fresh gas, new fuel line, pump the bulb a few times, and crank. Remember to get some oil also, ok? No sense in burning her up the first time out.

Voila, you are now a 1970s two stroke outboard mechanic and can walk around your hood knowing you are probably 1 of 2 people in the immediate vicinity who actually knows how a carb. works.

Back to step two...if you can't see fire initially, you may need new plugs right off the bat, so you'll need to get some b/f proceeding. If you still can't see spark, you may need a little tune up kit. Points and condensers (assuming 76 and earlier) are $16, and each coil is like $30.

GOOD LUCK.....Rare is the motor that just "doesn't run"

Well done

quote:

---

no cornholing,

---

Alx and Mung are on probation..

Yeah, the trailer does need some work. But I won't be getting to that until after I have a running motor on the back of it.

Welcome
I'd take the 25 Evinrude & see if you can get it running and how much it would cost. If you get it running you can figure out good it pushes the boat & go from there


And for the tires

quote:

---

wasn't worth putting money into.

---

Ive probly bought 20 motors like this for under $100
put another $100 in them and sell for $500-$600..

I am a mechanic but anyone with a little common sense and patience can rebuild an outboard carb..
they are very simple..

Oh yea.... welcome to the OB.. now DIAF GFY

quote:

---

was hoping the OP would chime in as to the availability of the original engine, but since I can't sleep tonight, might as well suck it up and make him a list. Here goes.... 1. Don't be scared.

---

thread bookmarked for this info! i've always been to scared/lazy to work on my motors. this may just give me the confidence to do it.

Always go as big as you can afford, that being said, I would think a 25hp would work great on it.

Welcome to the OB.

Edit: Wear saftey glasses when working with that carb cleaner, shite can make you go blind if you get it in your eyes.

a 15 is going to be too small. a 25 is a good fit.

And like posted above, if you have the motor, get it running. Its going to be your best / cheapest option. The how to posted above is excellent. There really isnt much to these old 2 strokes.