1977 Evinrude 6 HP clean up and startup after 8 years in storage

In this video you will see the startup of a 1977 Evinrude 6HP model 6704M outboard after long time storage.
The only thing that was requiring attention was the leaking gearcase.
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[@MrChrisHobday]

Really helpful, thank you. I just got a second hand one well loved and used , after I got onboard motor issues. What I needed.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I also enjoy getting some of these old 2 strokes running - well done!

[@thetruebrit85]

Rick. Thank you very much indeed for sharing this video.ive just been given a Johnson Evinrude 1974 6 hp Outboard motor. She needs quite a lot of Tlc....I haven't a clue. But thanks to you sharing this I've a very good chance of achieving my goal because of you....Nice one.

[@RickStuff]

Parts are hard to find for an old motor like that. I always buying my outboard parts at crowleymarine.com they have parts for pretty much every genarations of boat motors.

[@user-si6bf6pt7n]

Show me what you did to fix the motor not wanting to tilt please. i can't get mine to tilt up.

[@brianchisnell1548]

I always mix a qt. of gas with a strong dose of oil and sea foam. Gives it a good carb. clean and lubes everything up after a long storage period. Cheers!

[@RickStuff]

Great tip!

[@wryanddry2266]

How about adding voice overs or titles describing what you are doing? That would add a lot of value.

[@markcollins5026]

Man, it seems like everyone just likes to play some crappy music !

[@benjaminruber2468]

Toda i buy on like this for 50 euro. I hope it will run after cleaning the carburator. After the first run i will change the gear oil and clean the rest. Thanks for your video :)

[@RickStuff]

does it run well?

[@benjaminruber2468]

@@RickStuff YES we spend with my bro 2 hour in. Clean the carburator clean the spark plug and change the gear oil. We put it in a ton and the testrun was perfect! Woundered myself how good is this motor. Thank you for the Video and sorry for my bad english. Reggards Benjamin

[@mrJay-hg6ep]

Do you know where the anode is located?

[@kimkyle6921]

Should have been a 5-minute damn video

[@tinkersmentality8794]

My 6 hrs Evinrude deos the same thing while trying to start it.. "play with the chock till she warms up!

[@RickStuff]

i got the trick after a little while

[@unclesam7660]

I bought this motor it runs and works great . But I would like to clean the carb. Can you direct me on how to or have you make a video

[@RickStuff]

I don't have a video on it before removing the carb make sure you can get the parts. Gascket and o rings

[@philsanchez808]

I have this same motor, a 1976. last month I tried and tried to start it after 15 years of sitting. No go. Not even a chug. I was thinking maybe I should shoot some oil into the cylinders before trying again?

[@RickStuff]

Have check if there is a spark? Also before pulling the starter put some mix gas in the cylinder. I will help the carburator if it is a little dirty.

[@seancooley5246]

Hey Pal. Great vid- I love it. I have a 1970 Evinrude hpr up on a stand ready to be looked at and cleaned up. I will use the gas like you did and clean it up. Im a newbie with working on engines- this one has not been started in 12-15 years for sure. All in tact though- Where do I even begin?

[@RickStuff]

Start by pulling the startier make sure it is not seezed. After that try it. The carburator might gloged with old dried gasoline. The head gasket might be bad and the craink seals might be leaking or everytjing might work like a charm

[@seancooley5246]

@@RickStuff ok will do- if you are in MTL I am less than 1 hr from you- anyway, how will I know what the issue is while going through these steps?

[@RickStuff]

If it is seezed it won't budge If carb is cloged no fuel will get into the engine. If the head gasket has a leak you will ear air wiseling when pulling the starter So first step if the engine is spining will be to replace the spark llug. After ghat pour some gasoline directly into the carb before pulling the starter. Don't forget to connect the gas tank with gas in it and prime yhe fuel line before starting. It should start. Do that 3 or 4 time. If ghe carb is fine the engine should suck gas from the tank.

[@seancooley5246]

@@RickStuff Update- the starter is not seized. New Plugs in er- new gas line- its taking gas I can tell- Jus need to try it again tomorr as I think I flooded it!

[@RickStuff]

Have you looked if there is a spark? Procedure; Remove the spark plug Connect in back to the cable Manage the spark plug to hold on the cylinder head Pull the starter and look at the spark plug gap if there is a spark DO NOT TOUCH THE SPARK PLUG NEITER THE CABLE CAP WHILE YOU PULL THE CORDE

[@9bob9joe9]

I just bought this engine, they guy started it with the first pull, it’s been a week, just bought a new tank and hose, tried starting it, nothing, do u have any tips one what kind of trouble shooting I can do?

[@RickStuff]

Make sure the air valve is open on the tank and prime the line with the pump until the pump is very hard.

[@9bob9joe9]

RickStuff thank you so much! First time boater! Rain great had a little trouble switching gears and then lost the propeller 😭

[@RickStuff]

Parts are hard to find for an old motor like that. I always buying my outboard parts at crowleymarine.com they have parts for pretty much every genarations of boat motors.

[@jimcatx3090]

I just bought one for 200 usd with the tank looks new

[@RickStuff]

cool

[@peteryeung111]

What kind of solution did you brushed on to clean? Thanks

[@RickStuff]

Sorry Peter I am just seeing your question. I have simply used gasoline. It works well.

[@SF-rl7hl]

What language is this guys accent?

[@219Fishing]

Thinking about buying a 6hp Johnson for $250 looks clean . Should I buy ??

[@RickStuff]

If it run well and the gear box has no leak and shift well. Yes

[@vinitgounder7128]

R u selling

[@RickStuff]

No sorry

[@paulmb90ify]

Je viens d acheter un 1966 environ na pas ete utilisé les trois dernieres années je suis a laval connais tu une bonne place pour s assurer que tout est en bonne ordre pour la saison... jy connais rien 🤣

[@RickStuff]

Il y z Thomas marin sur curé labelle entre Dagenais et St-Rose

[@RickStuff]

Il y a aussi un atelier de petit moteur suf dagenais ouest un peu a l'ouest de la 13.