1979 Evinrude 55 HP - Powerhead Removal Attempt

This rig sucks.

[@michaelfitzgerald9502]

Thanks for your demonstration.. very meticulous... But the damage was not as bad as I thought.. you guessed about the ring issue.. why did you not remove the bye pass cover and see if the rings moved.. also what was the compression p.s.i number.. I may have missed that. Well thanks for your time..😀😎

[@fixitwithbiskit]

I have a 1976 55 HP Evinrude and I need help finding the right Water Pump Kit can you help me I just don't know what one is right

[@BrandonsGarage]

Sierra version is here: amzn.to/2MOwt8L Evinrude is here: ebay.to/2pmNQnW (only on ebay, not amazon) 55 Recreational 1976-1978

[@MrTibbz83]

I have to this engine I picked up 2nd hand and it has that same hole to the right of the fuel pump what goes into there it’s not threaded ? Am I missing something?

[@MrTibbz83]

Please help lol

[@alnbaba]

I've been there bought a 70 hp that was running when it took a drink. Lots of work to break even.

[@BrandonsGarage]

No breaking even on this thing, It was $40, but 100 mile drive to get it.

[@mrjohngreig]

Brandon's Garage damm..!

[@tstevensontube]

@@BrandonsGaragethanks for making the vid! that was the real win

[@natesok209]

hi Brandon, would you happen to have a 77-80s 15hp Johnson Carb sitting around ? thanks

[@BrandonsGarage]

I believe I just might

[@natesok209]

@@BrandonsGarage how can i contact you my good man

[@mrjohngreig]

what do you do with your spare parts mate? Ive watched all your uploads and have learn t heaps cheers...getting good parts in NZ is a joke

[@BrandonsGarage]

Look up the part numbers, label them, and put them in a box and save them. Usually, when I take apart and engine, I already have another version of the same motor. I take the junky one apart and use its parts to fix the better one. In this case, the better one has a blown rod, and the body isn't in any better shape. I just watch craigslist and find free or cheap motors (> $50) and buy them and see if I can get them going. Usually I can without too much trouble.

[@mrjohngreig]

thanks for the reply mate, I do exactly the same here as johnsons are really cheap because the parts come from (the best parts!) come from the U S. I just ordered coils and a points tune up kit from U S for 59 dollars U S but by the time freight and exchange rate came in they ended up at 115NZ. So most people just get rid of them cheap because they also have to pay the marine mechanic. I bought a 1960 18hp for 40 dollars so im still winning this one...........at this stage hahahaha

[@BrandonsGarage]

Do use parts still get the import tax applied? ..or, do they even allow used parts in?

[@mrjohngreig]

Brandon's Garage our laws are not as “ harsh” as the USA.... haha.. no taxes on items that are not produced in NZ or if it doesn’t exceed $1000 nz dollars but even then it has to be an item listed in our custom regulations... new or second hand...

[@mrjohngreig]

the shipping cost was more than the parts

[@enginemaster01]

Next time you have an issue like that, try corrosion x, good stuff

[@brandonandsons2353]

hey man i need a 1975 johnson seahorse 15hp short shaft lower end you got one of those around i could get off you?

[@BrandonsGarage]

the whole gearcase? Driveshaft and all?

[@brandonandsons2353]

Brandon's Garage the whole gear case. i have the drive shaft

[@seandonnelly3150]

Did those come with pull start?

[@BrandonsGarage]

Yes, some did