1979 Evinrude 55 Hp Tear Down Continued. THIS OLD OUTBOARD

It's This Old Outboard. 1979 Evinrude 55 Hp Tear Down Continued. Everything looks great, Pistons, Bearings and the Crankshaft looks New!
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[@zbarnes6241]

Thank you again for another great video.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey Z. Thanks for watching and commenting. Really appreciate it. See you on the next episode !

[@jsetser001]

I'm about to pull the power head on 78, 75hp Stinger today. Leaking exhaust manifold. My first time. Been thought many of the same troubles you've had. But damn I've learned a ton.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey Russ. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take your time and try not to do what I did and start cutting everything up! Hahaha Good luck! Thanks again and Stay tuned !

[@Fireship1]

Nice job with the dock. I was thinking about getting an inverter like that one also. Just enough power to run some tools when you need them and then later on at five o’clock,enough power to run the blender for the margaritas!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Hahaha. Yeah, they are handy! Thanks Again !

[@mikedurhan9941]

First we're looking over the 55 block; then, we're on the St. Johns; then we're back in Orlando; then, we're listening to the radio. I love this youtube series by TOO. "Do as ye please!" That's my motto also. Keep 'em coming..........

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks ! Really appreciate it ! Stay tuned !

[@samtate1260]

Thanks for the videos great info keep on making them 👍

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks, will do!

[@jeremynewhouse6530]

The boat and dock are coming together nicely, thanks for sharing

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay tuned !

[@lakeside5137]

Love the real Life Saga. It's inspiring me to move forward on my pontoon project. Thanks!!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in!

[@Adjustedpriorities]

My favorite channel on KZbin. Since you are going through all the trouble of tearing down the 55 I would seriously consider just bringing it to a local weld shop that specializes in aluminum welding and have the crack welded properly. They should have dye penetrate (PT) testing supplies in the shop, this will show exactly where the crack starts and stops without a doubt.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks ! That sounds a little expensive for an old $200 parts motor. But it's not off the table yet. You never know what's gonna happen next! Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@sk8forever12]

Last night i posted a comment about my 1979 25hp spark issue. Im not sure which video it was on , i thought it was this video comment section. Having a hard time locating the video. However, as i am trying to diagnose the spark issue, im having a hard time finding good videos on how to test powerpacks and coils using a multimeter. That would make an excellent video. Cheers and keep up the videos!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Yes I remember you commenting and it was this video. It was under Bandit's comment. You must have freaked out when the motor was trying to start itself. Anyway I wouldn't be able to do a video without a motor and that wont be until I get the 55 back together. I'll tell what I tell everybody and that is, in my opinion testing coils is a waste of time, they may test fine but will start breaking down after they warm up leading you to believe you have a fuel issue or something else because the coil tested good. And thats from experience. And as far as I know, even though there are a few videos, you've probably already watched them by now, there is no test for a powerpack. It either works or it don't. There is a troubleshooting section on CDI electronics website that takes you through the procedures, but it's best to have an OMC manual specific to your model. You might find a good used one on ebay. Anyway, have you checked the basic stuff yet. No Spark situation start at the Kill switch, Neutral safety switch and possible bad ground at the pack/or? Keep your fingers crossed, it's probably something simple like what I mentioned if it wasn't showing any signs of something failing. Curious to know what you find out. Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@z33tec]

Making some great progress.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in!

[@shawnsingleton3034]

Got To have tunes when you’re turning wrenches and drills ! 😂

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Yes Sir. And Fishing ! Hahaha Thanks again Shawn.

[@stevengaines1935]

That por bass boat has been down mor time than I can count watching your channel

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Yeah I need to find out what brand it is. One tuff little boat! Hahaha Thanks again !

[@dalitohana6979]

The motor looks to be in great shape other than the crack. You might consider taking the block somewhere and having the crack welded up by someone that's good at repairing aluminum probably less than 50 bucks and give you piece of mind. If your going to use the jb weld I would consider getting the regular formula that fast curing jb weld you have probably won't do as good a job. Great Video!!!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. I have considered it. It's not completely off the table yet. But, I'm not convinced its been the problem or a problem. I had a 25hp that had fallen over and got a similar hairline crack but on the opposite side, it wept the same way but had no affect on how it ran. It would be peace of mind for sure to have it welded, but its in a spot that's easy to keep an eye on. That JB Weld, marine weld I got is not the one I saw online. It dries white in color. The one I thought I was getting dries to a gray color and is more specific to this type of application. It has a tensile strength of 5020 PSI and can withstand temperatures up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit. The stuff I got is not even half the strength. It's really more of an adhesive, so I'll be taking it back. Thanks again & Stay tuned ! You never know what's gonna happen next !

[@meateater9533]

Another awesome video! made some progress on my 55, intermittent firing on number one cylinder,i believe is being caused by a bad stator? got a new one on the way and we shall see baby!!!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. That intermittent firing sounds familiar. Hahaha. Glad your making progress. Throw some videos up! I wanna see baby! Haha! Thanks again !

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

While you have it apart you can check for cracks with die penatrant and a blacklight. We used it at Boeing to help find cracks. If not on this one maybe on a future project. Sealing up the exterior crack with the aircraft bond is worth a shot. Make sure it's really clean and it should bond. The case is aluminum like aircraft. If you had aluminum welder that would work too. Haha$$$$ I'll use my Alumiweld sticks. They are cheaper👍

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Yeah I thought about using the alumiweld but never had much luck with them. I think I'll go with the JB marine weld. It's in a spot I can easily keep an eye on. Thanks again & Stay tuned ! You never know what's gonna happen next !

[@unsaltedlife5998]

Good morning ☀️

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Good Afternoon !

[@Rlearls]

I agree on the flag👍

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Yeah Baby! Hahaha Thanks for Tuning In !

[@randyyoung9892]

Down checking on your snake house 😅🐍

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Yeah, found another snake skin, much smaller though and no signs of any frogs. I'm gonna snake proof the floor! Thanks again !

[@davekimbler2308]

After watching it 2 or 3 times I believe I know what’s wrong with the outboard ! At least one of the pistons is on wrong ! The wholes should be facing the exhaust side of the block !

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Yeah, When I watched it back I was wondering about that and need to check the previous video from when I took the first one out. I'm gonna check it right now! Thanks !

[@dalitohana6979]

Good Save Dave I saw it also when I went back and looked!!! Makes you wonder how long its been like that with the bolts that hold power head on so seized from salt/corrosion.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

@@dalitohana6979 not so fast. Stay tuned for the next episode !

[@victorremick9721]

That should have been the first thing you did.. That Shure will make it a bit easer

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Yes! Thanks !

[@babayaga3866]

I really enjoy your channel. You helped me get my 1980 Evinrude 70 running like a top. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I do have a fuel leak somewhere though. Both sides of the lower below the cowling gets oil and gas on it. Any idea what it could be?

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks! It sounds like the power head to mid section gasket may be leaking, # 30 on the schematic. If your not seeing anything in the pan thats probably it. Take the covers off # 21 & 42 and check it out. Thanks again & Stay tuned ! www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.phpyear=1980&hp=70&model=J70ELCSA&manufacturer=Johnson&section=Exhaust+Housing-20%26quot%3B+Transom

[@babayaga3866]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 thanks my friend!

[@dbcooper692]

You know out here in crazy California it is illegal to smoke a cigarette in an apartment or condo but legal to smoke Marijuana. Can you believe that???

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Wow. Thats Effed up!

[@dbcooper692]

I see you have a box of parrot food sitting on your workbench. I am a parrot guy also. I have a Makaw and an African Grey. I have been into birds since 1980. How about that!!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Kool man! I have about 30 birds, Hahaha. I get that food for my bird feeder, They love it. It's amazing how the Bluejays love the dry roasted peanuts in the shell. The squirrels love it too! Thanks again for tuning in!

[@vandos11]

going to walk through the stargate and teleport to another lake

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hahaha! That's Great !

[@theluckystrike6371]

🙂 👍🏻👍🏻

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks again !

[@hvdctech507]

Lookin good on the cranky-wanky indeed! Lol

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Hahaha. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay tuned !

[@jaredmuschamp2326]

Got a question regarding a Johnson 9.5 seahorse. Hopefully you'll be able to shed some light on my situation, and help me get my motor running without this issue again. Got this Johnson 9.5 Seahorse that is leaking water from the upper unit down the exhaust shroud. Any idea what can be the issue? Thank you in advance, and will greatly appreciate your assistance. Thanks and have a great one!👌

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. I would strip it down and find out where its coming from. I have a few videos with the 9.5's I've had. I had to strip one down for some reason. It's not a tutorial on "how to" strip one down but it might help. Sounds like it could be the power head gasket and hopefully not some kind of crack somewhere. Those 9.5's are notorious for a leaking exhaust housing seal, if is bad, exhaust fumes will leak and choke out the motor, it will not run with the hood on. You may want to check/replace it while its striped down. Curious to know what you find out. Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@jaredmuschamp2326]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 thank you very much, will be my third time stripping her down. Will let you know how it all play out baby. 😂 Your line of course. Learned a whole lot watching your videos by the way. You pump me up! You make me want to turn wrenches on my motors. Have an awesome day!

[@bandit8595]

Quick question, my 1995 Johnson 60 is in great condition and everything seems to work fine, but I am not getting any spark. What could be the issue?

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. That's the same thing that happened to me on my 92 60hp Johnson. I luv that outboard. I had a gut feeling from the getgo is was the powerpack, but rather than throw money at it I picked up a cheap manual on ebay. I went through all the procedures testing the ignition components and I had never done that before, you know, putting a meter on everything, big pain in the azz for my first time. But I'm glad I did it and my hunch was right, it was the powerpack. So on a no spark situation, all cylinders, it could be the stator, powerpack, timer base and even the rectifier can cause it. So, you can guess and start replacing parts or get an omc manual specific to your model and test everything. Those stators aren't cheap! So however you decide to handle it I would recommend ebay for parts, new and used! Curious to know what you find out. Thanks again and Stay tuned !

[@sk8forever12]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 Good insight, i have a 1979 25hp Evinrude. Awesome motor. Was running like a top, and then BAM next weekend went to take er out and wont start! This is where it gets good. Happen to stumble outside after dark and i hear my motor trying to crank on its own. Thought a scumbag had made his way into the yard. Turns out from what i can tell, ignition switch was shorting from being wet? Strangest thing i have ever witnessed. Anyways today threw a new powerpack on er and still no spark. However i did see it spark once or twice but cant get it to spark again. Just spent 80$ on the sierra powerpack and im stuck in the mud now. Although as you mentioned it could be under the flywheel on the stator. Before i go to this extreme, could you make a video showing how to check to see if a powerpack is actually good using a multimeter and perhaps coils aswell. Cheers! Love the videos!

[@bandit8595]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 Thanks for the answer, love the videos. I’ll be sure to let you know how it goes after i’ve tried everything!

[@bandit8595]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 Forgot to update but long story short, after cranking it over a bunch of times suddenly nothing happened when you turned the key, so we checked the fuse and it had blown. Changed it and now it starts every time! Stalls at full throttle, but haven’t had any other problems since :)

[@christianlatuso4616]

Can I take the power head off a 87 and put it on my 83? First time out and it blew a hole in the pistons

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. If the power head gasket to the adapter on the exhaust housing are the same then yes! I think they are but check the schematic for both outboards and see if they use the same gasket. Find the schematic's at marineengine.com. Thanks again & Stay tuned !