1972 Evinrude Fisherman 6hp outboard carburetor service and points inspection. How to rebuild carb

In this episode I have now run the motor for over an hour in the test tank and need to rebuild the carburetor in order to make it run just a touch better. I also check out the points I installed to make sure things have settled in and are still gapped properly. Enjoy as we learn together

[@broncodude6299]

Subbed your channel a while back. I am the proud owner of my grandpa’s 1953 Johnson Seahorse 5 TH-28. Needed ignition parts when I got it 30 some years ago. Used it for several years, but it started to piss white foamy water out the hole so I put it up in the garage. NOW, I have access to KZbin channels like yours and the desire to get her back up and running is here. I believe I have a winter project in mind 😉 Thanks for stirring the desire 👍

[@Mr_Man_7803]

How did it turn out?

[@Humpflicks]

Thanks for this. I appreciate how thorough and quality conscious you are. I have had the exact motor for years and as much as I don't think I will be doing the work myself to restore, it's great to see what's inside and how it all works. And how it is repaired.

[@kekq3525]

Sorry to hijack your top comment, if anyone is having a problem with fuel making it to the engine after carb rebuild behind the drain plug is an orifice plug that can escape cleaning from chemical soaking. you need a flat head screw driver that can fit the drain plug width and ease the brass plug out. I spent 6 days only being able to get the engine to run for short burst on carb cleaner. removed that plug put a needle through it (green/grey oil build up came out) shot it clean with carb cleaner.....motor finally runs. hope this helps, seen this on other forums and no one comes back to say how or if they fixed it.

[@alexsprings87]

Good content! Just subscribed. My son and I just got running a free 2004 15HP Johnson. He is 3 years old, and I let him do all the work, (even torque the headbolts). He was SO proud of himself when it ran and we took it out on the river. I say find fun in anything you do. Life is too short to "work" too much!

[@insolentstickleback3266]

Good PAPA proud of you for teaching your little boy!

[@kyletracey5819]

Great vids. Never worked on my 9.9 but now that im learning some tips and pointers im not afraid to save myself some money and fix myself. Thanks to people like yourself spending the time to produce vids and explain in terms us backyard guys can understand. Liked and subscribed. Thanks again. Cheers

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Great to hear!

[@nfgassmann8518]

Right on time...again. I just inherited a Johnson 1970 6hp. I really enjoy looking over your shoulder, making little boo-boos so I don't have to. Keep up the good work. Thanks.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Right on! thanks for watching

[@patrickclark3556]

Just followed your channel, and I absolutely love it.. Very informational and very helpful for people that like to get hands on . Keep up the good content looking forward to the next one

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Awesome, thank you!

[@davidvolmgren3032]

really good video this is exactly what i needed,i have a 1970 6hp evinrude fisherman and ordered new coils and condensers and im going to also set the points when i saw how easy it really was! Really good video and the zooming in parts were amazing, could see everything!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching and commenting

[@gmansmith1907]

Ha guy I am thankful that you are doing your shows it does help to watch you work on the boat motors, I just got a 6hp evinrude haven't checked on the year yet but thanks for what you do 👍

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Hey I appreciate fans like yourself for watching and liking the videos.

[@parsons585]

I watched & commented on your first video on this motor and thanks again for going through this motor which is just like mine! I bought mine new and intend to pass it on to my grands! It gave me many hours of fun! God bless you my man!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad I could help! and gland to hear, thanks for watching

[@chrischeater261]

Thanks Michael, another good one mate 👍

[@chriseisele9969]

As always thanks Michael. I'll watch your videos over and over just to understand more just like an action movie there is so much going on i don't catch everything first time and need to see again Chris

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Awesome, thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@skiphinson8620]

I’m not a pro motor mechanic but a tinkerer with a few skills. I’m doing a lite restoration on a 1974 Johnson 6hp. It runs but not at its best. Getting ready to do the carb, points, condensers, coils, wires, plugs, thermostat and water pump. Great video! I think these Johnson & Evinrude 6hp motors are highly under appreciated in modern times even though in years gone by they were probably the most revered small fishing boat motors of them all.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I do agree, they will run forever, thanks for watching

[@randy1ization]

keep making vids man,, just got back into fiddling with little outboards and learning alot.

[@dwaynequinn9382]

Your doing a fine job, just keep doing what your doing.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you for the kind words. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Nice work!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks!

[@steelerfaninerie]

These videos are great. People just complain for the sake of complaining.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@krisnickfffs]

Thanks for the video. I just got a 6hp evinrude 2 stroke. Im changing the impeller and i might do a carb rebuild as well.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad I could help

[@teresalivingston975]

Another good job

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you

[@joergschwemm2639]

Hi Michael! Jörg from Germany here! Your videos are outstanding for rebuilding and repairing those old nice motors. Keep on going that way!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks, will do!

[@k6outdoors]

Pro-tinkerer, good stuff

[@mals4400]

Hi Please don't listen or pay heed to the haters. I fixed ride on mowers for around 7 years as a hobby and learnt as I went along. It was great...When I had a question about something, I would often go to youtube to search for a solution and often found amateurs and other people learning (it appeared they did the videos to remind themselves how to do it next time) and gained valuable tips...SO KEEP GOING. and thanks...You do it well.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Well said!

[@bryangoodmon3650]

Great video sir. I have about an 82 15hp evinrude I need to look at so this video is a tremendous help! If I may request a video on the lower unit as well sometime in the future would be nice to view also. Thanks again. Bryan G.

[@MrChrisHobday]

Really helpful, thank you so much

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it was helpful!

[@arnaldocolon9025]

Lot of good info thanks

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marionblack8517]

I learned quite a bit...

[@benkanobe7500]

I just found you and I am so happy I did!!!!! I am a (just two days ago) first-time boat owner and I don't know anything! I do have the same motor as you only mine is an Evinrude "1966 5 HP 2 Stroke 5603C". Where do I purchase: A complete carb kit, Water pump kit, points/condesnors kit that is OEM? I do have a Factory workshop manual, parts manual, and owner's manual in the mail from different ebay Sellers. Thank you, thank you!!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

MarineEngine.com

[@willieharrison6825]

Yes I do agree with this projectson of a tairdown and rebuild very good enough for me 💯👍👍.. .

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you

[@briankeaton2172]

You can take the to of the recoil off without unwinding the recoil and tip the forward to get at the nut. just enough room to slip the wrench behind the recoil.

[@larrabeejl]

Don't forget the welch plug on top of the carb. It's always good to check underneath and clean out the holes.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Good tip!

[@pablomay28]

You tell the haters thanks for the view. KZbin is full of keyboard commandos.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

You got that right

[@tullysika]

I've been doing up the motor , mines a 1974 model, I can't get it to idle nicely, I've done new coils points , set the timing with a timing light and spot on. New fuel pump, new complete carby kit. New plugs champions. The compressions 80 and 90 lb psi, the linkages are all a little worn but nothing out of the ordinary. I have even fitted an idle screw. Do you have any other ideas that might help me get it to run better?

[@blainesochor4716]

I have the same motor. Gas runs out the bottom of the carb. There is a hole on the bottom left side of the bowl. Is it supposed to be plugged? And with what

[@joemartin6439]

Genius how you tooling up the starter

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you. What ever can make life a little easier.

[@teamkrugg446]

Great video! I have the same motor but it wants to die when I throttle down. I might need to do a carb kit.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

sounds like it.

[@justinweaver8407]

Nice vid mate, does the 6hp carb work ok on the 4hp outboards for an hp boost ??

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I haven't investigated that, so I have no idea. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435]

Great job bro well done I have to get a pull start Rope for my 1968 Johnson 6 hp any suggestions on where to get one

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Look up the part number on MarineEngine.com

[@nebtterrab5177]

Where did you buy your carburetor kit?

[@johncartelli]

in that bottom plate, under the pull starter drum there a plastic bushing that the starter drum slides into..do you have any of those or know where i can get one...i looked it up and it said unavailable or better yet would you have a complete assy?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I don't have any extras. Keep shopping on ebay and see if anyone is parting one out.

[@rayjrdibenedetto867]

Good morning. Have ben watching your videos and have ben trying to learn from them so thank you! I have a 1968 6 hp Johnson that we have replaced coils,condensers,points& plugs but when we go to put the flywheel back on it seem to have maybe a clearance problem or something? When you go to pull start it - seems like its pulling on the spark plug wires or something? If you crank the motor over by hand without the flywheel on it seems ok? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you and have a good day. Trying to get my 1956 Wolverine in the water!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Did you use a puller to remove the flywheel. I have seen a flywheel like this crack and then it will make contact with the coils. If you replaced the coils it is very important to get them in the proper position as well.

[@rayjrdibenedetto867]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina good morning I did use a puller but the coils are bolted in so how are they not in the right place? Thank you for getting back to me

[@stevenelson8139]

The fuel line connector from a 5/16 outboard is too big and leaks ...is this an odd size as the fuel tube input OD tube measures only .250 inch?

[@terrypeach4515]

LOVE YOUR ENTHUSIASM...SOME PARTS NUMBERS ON THESE WOULD REALLY HELP...THANKS

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks 👍

[@Dreancaidi]

Which washer did you put in first on the idle/rich jet plastic or cork?

[@markadunn2533]

2 cork 1 white nylon

[@dylanlysaght3052]

I just completely rebuilt a 1965 Johnson 6hp, it runs fine sometimes, perfect at full throttle, but it floods sometimes, (more often than not actually). And won't start till the plugs dry. I rebuilt and cleaned the carb a few times now, better but still flooding. Any tips? Thanks

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Float could be set two high

[@PhillipHarden-km4mx]

Who did you order the carb kit and other parts from??

[@georgemattos2379]

Top

[@mikes3060]

What carb kit did you order do you have a part number. Thanks I need to rebuild my carb pouring gas out the carburetor.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

you can find it on marineengine.com

[@randy1ization]

I had always thought that the packing for the needle jet was to seal air from coming in past the jet, and it allowed air to come in from elsewhere. really not sure.

[@donniefoster7713]

Where do you order your parts for those old outboard motors? I have a 1975 6 hp Johnson

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

MarineEngine.com

[@marcodipaola22]

I think my motor crapped out because the cork gasket washer in the high speed needle disintegrated. It sounds like its running on one cylinder.. does that sound about right? cause thatd be an easy fix

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Easy fix. Check points and condensor if your model has them. New plugs never hurt.

[@troysmith2795]

My 6hp johnson starts up great but when I let go of the handle it turns to the off position. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

isn't there a throttle stop?

[@ausguy4385]

Is there a carby upgrade like some other motors available to add some more hp

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Not that I’m aware of for these

[@toenyo]

I love your Videos Your A Genius. Can I ask you... My 1978 Evinrude Seahorse. when I throttle it back low it cuts out. I have to give it good gas too keep it going. Do you think its the carbs need cleaning, Also the outer Lean mix screw. is it 1.5 turns from fully seated. thanks Tony

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

One and a half turns is a good starting point. You may need to adjust it in or out an 1/8 turn at a time for fine tuning.

[@toenyo]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina Thanks for the info... when i drop the throttle back to idle it dies.. do you think the carbs need cleaning. or something else thanks Tony

[@matthewponterbuck2948]

I was wondering if you have a Q&A? I’m going crazy with my lack of fuel issue on 73’ Johnson 6hp.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

email me and maybe I can help you out.

[@mattdunehew7311]

I need to know how to replace the Spark Plug wires on this motor!! I didn't see any videos on how to do this - Got anything??

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Check out the 18 hp fastwin videos, one of them has it.

[@bongsoun5683]

My lower spark plug isn’t getting any spark, same motor same year, should I change the coils and points ?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Start with the points and condensers, that will be cheaper that coils to start with.

[@bongsoun5683]

@RMD Creations I got spark today, but when I’m in neutral revs fine but once in gear it doesn’t has hard maybe half or less.. maybe running one cylinder? How could I check that

[@andrewpoophead]

GreenThumbDeee do a power balance test on it

[@benkanobe7500]

Is there an "Idle speed screw" like an automobile or motorcycle just for butterfly position, not mixture?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

no there isn't

[@benkanobe7500]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina Thank you.

[@PaulDve]

Just so you know, there's a jet inside the bottom drain screw. If you use a flat screwdriver in the hole it will come out.

[@jimtodd2912]

Hi Enjoyed the video. Very informative. Where do you order your parts. Thanks. Jim

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

marineengine.com

[@markadunn2533]

Never ever buy the cheap kits from Amazon the bowl gaskets deteriorate in hours and leak, the brass float seat threads are wrong...

[@roycurly1252]

😁👍

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

thanks for watching

[@douglastownsend1818]

Hi I just bought a 1974 evenrude 6hp 6402c model as I'm having trouble finding a Carb kit where should I order one from

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

marineengine.com

[@joemartin6439]

There jokers and jerks out there. Thank you for all your efforts

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

less than 1% for sure. thanks for commenting and watching.

[@daveautsolief9312]

Have one just like it runs like a sewing machine, great for trolling.

[@Cmc-365]

Would a 79 Johnson 6hp be the same process

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

yes it would

[@joemartin6439]

What a beautiful carb, no plastic in it. BS, to the asses that mess up a great video you are making , wish you read the comments

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I read as many as I can. and reply to those that are worthy. LOL

[@robertross5512]

Hyatt my name is Robert you have been a big help could you give me the name of the place that you order your parts from

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

MarineEngine.com

[@thediplomasta5891]

Not an air mixture screw. It's an air bleeder screw. Start with it at 4 turns out, and then to adjust further, you turn it OUT to Reduce the gas. Backwards from an actual mixture screw, which you turn IN to reduce the fuel. Common mistake. I been there.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Ok thanks for the tip

[@bhrtbanjaluka5935]

PLEASE HELP, I INSTALLED A NEW PUMP BUT THE FUEL DOESN'T GO.. I INSTALLED A NEW GASKET... REPAIRED THE CARBURETOR... HELP,,,THANK YOU

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

without seeing it in person it virtually impossible to trouble shoot via messaging back and forth. pumps have to be seal against the block air tight so the diaphragm works properly.

[@bhrtbanjaluka5935]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina THANK YOU.. THE PUMP IS NEW AS WELL AS THE SEAL, NEW CRANKSHAFT SEALS WERE INSTALLED, WHEN THE PUMP IS MANUALLY INFLATED, THE HOSES BECOME HARD... IT WORKS FOR 3 SEC AND SHUTS OFF.... CARBURETOR REPAIRED,,, FINDING NO FUEL GOING TO THE PULSE OUTPUT... IN WHAT WAY THE CRANKSHAFT MAKES PRESSURE ON THE PUMP

[@melesmeles2095]

My 6HP smokes like that... Runs great, but..... Going to try pure synthetic oil ...

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I use Amsoil full synthetic two stroke outboard oil

[@WolfganGt3]

I don't know anything, why is it so smokey?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Two strokes are going to smoke a bit.

[@joemartin6439]

Ms a poor gasket sorry to say. Live and learn good guy

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Yeppers. Thanks.

[@buckponter7375]

I can’t figure out how to email you thats my goal!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

check out a more recent video and you will see my email in the description. Thanks for watching

[@audiemullarkey9973]

If you do not ldo it you do not learn how dad always said we learn everyday

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

For sure

[@joemartin6439]

Someone had a gallon of carb cleaner and just drop the carb into the gallon and sit over night

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

that's not a good thing for sure. Thanks for watching

[@joemartin6439]

Don’t take off bottom bolts

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

OK, thanks