1973 Johnson 50 hp Outboard Low compression 50ESL73R Head Gasket and Impeller replacement

[@valentinfekete5164]

Hell yeah brother I just picked up the same engine last month, it didn’t have spark so I changed a few things but nothing.. only thing left was for me to change the “timer base” coil under the flywheel and she sparked! I was that close to saying the hell with it. Can’t wait to try n fire her up next week, hope your 50 lasts you another good decade

[@americanredneck8774]

Good to know, thanks bud!

[@timkoenig6903]

I've had mine since 1991. Still going strong.

[@Guitarman81092]

Awesome video bro, loved it. Taught me alot about this motor!

[@petersheamorris4852]

That's a good motor I've got that same you, I haven't personally because it's a 1973 engine I was born September 1st 1973 but my engine looks just as good as that one does I just got a little problem with the stator plate I got to replace again

[@alisongoncalves7198]

Great video man

[@danysfishingsv9711]

I love the motor I got one 1988 they're good..

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

A 73 and an 88 are far from the same engine. Few parts, interchange

[@lawrencebarker7192]

Hi, I just bought a 1973 Johnson 50hp. Can you tell me where the shift bolt is to remove the lower unit? Please

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

Why is the Cowl on backwards?

[@matthewcollins4138]

Where does a 72 50 hp weep out the water it pumps? I can't find it on mine

[@timgaetz4191]

hey, minute 28, tan wire. Where can i get the overheat sensor?

[@americanredneck8774]

MarineEngine.com

[@dieselbully5108]

Hey brother having problems with 73 evinrude 50hp 2stoke outboard seems like its blowing fuses every 3 turns with the key can it be powerpack issue or bad key ignition set up it has new one the boat had no key at first

[@americanredneck8774]

Blowing fuses means is it drawing too much amperage. I'm not a pro, but I would say it is at the starter. Starters use a lot of amps to turn the motor. Is your fuse big enough? Looking at my vehicles, they have 30 - 40 Amp fuses. If your fuses are big enough, maybe have your starter tested? If your starter is 48 years old, something in it might be dragging or shorting out. I don't think it has anything to do with the switch.

[@georgekazimierczak9294]

Good job at lower end work, you will have piece of mind ,onthe water.....that broken piece won't migrate in cooling system. Possibly clogging thermostat!👍

[@tr4415]

Thanks

[@americanredneck8774]

No problem bud!

[@scottenser464]

What's your top speed ? Great video !

[@americanredneck8774]

Just me, 22 Knotts. Each additional person it dropped 2 Knotts. Not a speed boat but a fun little buggah.

[@bobbyholmes3985]

You did the lower unit water pump for no reason!!! Or didn't you, myself [ and I work on alot of old outboard engine. It's peace of mind. You wouldn't have none someone else change the water pump without removing. Also you didn't waste the money. You still have a new pump. I would replace the pump every 2 to 3 years anyway. You don't want to have to change out the head gasket again because of a bad water pump. Keep here running and don't forget to winterize her every year. Thanks for the time.

[@ct1762]

well yes you got the torque sequence completely wrong. needs to be done in 3 stages as well not all at once and never use an impact unless just to screw them in with hardly any torque. did you resurface the block with a carbide scraper? head as well? temp sensors are about $55. not sure where you got $150 from unless you go to the 2 wire quickstart ones wich are NLA and not applicable here. compression on these should be over 140psi but good they are even. gauge might be reading low.

[@tonybruno7848]

1973? It was probably done 10 times.

[@ronaldbertin9455]

Lower the front of the boat