1979 Evinrude 55 Hp. The Joe Reeves WOT Timing Method pt 2

It's This Old Outboard. 1979 55hp Evinrude Outboard. The Joe Reeves WOT Timing Procedure pt. 2. I wasn't sure it worked the first time I tried it, just based on the position of the adjusting screw, but now after getting the New WOT Adjustment Screw Stop Bumper I'm pretty sure it did. Also, Synchronizing the Linkage. Water Pump, New Impeller Installed and the Gearcase installed. And Fired it up!
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[@johnzudans7724]

The reason I like your channel is that you routinely experience the issues I do but the difference is that you know a lot more than I do. I usually give up a big challenge since I do not want to screw it up more. Anyway thanks for your perseverance, gives me courage to tear down further to get at the real problem. Have a great day!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks. Yeah I wanted to do something different then everybody else, something we all go through from time to time. and if you dont take the challenges you wont learn. Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@Fireship1]

Wow, the way she roared right to life! I think you’ve got this one running like a Swiss watch now!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Stay tuned for the next episode. The 55 is alive! Hahaha Stay tuned !

[@SMTMainline]

I've been watching your content for 2 years now and am a huge fan. You should make a video on how to use this method to time omc v4 outboards.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for the idea!

[@RN67POST]

Sounds pretty good , He,He, He , your just like all of us gear heads! MORE POWER 😃

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Heeheeheee! Hahahaa! Thanks again for tuning in! Happy Holidays !

[@ct1762]

40hp has more low end grunt, and ill bet top speed is similar. 40hp is prop-shaft rated, 55 is rated at the powerhead. 40hp put out about 47hp at the head, 55 put out about 51-53hp but at a higher rpm.

[@unsaltedlife5998]

Congratulations patience pays off. I will have to start using that method too. Merry Christmas

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Yeah I think it should be good! Thanks again & Happy Holidays!

[@theluckystrike6371]

Looks great can’t wait to see it on the boat.!!! 🙂👍🏻👍🏻

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

You and me both! Thanks again & Happy Holidays !

[@gillgetter3004]

Lookin like a runner! Thanks for showing the timing technique. Stay safe and Merry Christmas!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Happy Holidays !

[@randynelson9620]

I love it when a plan comes together..... 😀🍺

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for watching and commenting. Really appreciate it. Stay tuned !

[@mwatkins2464]

That’s a smooth runner !!! Look en good my man.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks again ! Happy Holidays !

[@stevengaines1935]

I am fixing to start on the same motor love watch what you do

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for watching and commenting. Really appreciate it. Good luck with your motor. Stay tuned !

[@stevengaines1935]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 i also have a star craft i am re building i think that boat is what got me watching you thanks for all the info

[@Adjustedpriorities]

Looking good! Great video keep it up.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay tuned !

[@dougcook1176]

Looking good buddy. Seems like everything is lining out. Can't wait to see how it compares with the 40.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks again ! Happy Holidays !

[@Loompius]

Year old video but for others. In my manual for my 1977 55 Evinrude the amount of threads showing in the picture labelled "2" should be 1/2 an inch.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

yep

[@shawnsingleton3034]

It’s alive 👍

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Yes. Happy Holidays !

[@davekimbler2308]

It sure sounds healthy ! I’m thinking the difference in speed will be 8 mph over the 40hp ! That’s my guess ! Lol

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

I'll take it!

[@timsussenbach5376]

Merry christmas stay safe !

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Happy holidays! Thanks !

[@ct1762]

as i said before, guy had the thottle cable and stop incorrectly adjusted! and get a factory manual man! those aftermarket ones are horrible. thanks for the video looking good! don't worry were these linkages are as long as idle timing is correct and WOT timing is correct, you are good. what was idle timing with the cam roller and throttle cam mark aligned? if its high or low, then you adjust the throttle cam adjuster. that way you know exactly were it was supposed to be!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. That is the factory manual, 1979 55 Hp models 55974, 55975. Item number 5428. OMC 1978 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Litho U.S.A... Hahaha Thanks Again & Happy Holidays !

[@ct1762]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 i'd use the newer ones from the mid-80's like the one for your 40hp. heaps better! just newer methods for the same block. Happy holidays to you too !

[@jasonmoore5685]

I did the same thing when you took it out you twisted it because you just threw aside mine's got a lag now and it's hard to start when we're in the water starts finding the bucket lol

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for watching !

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

I was thinking way back about doing a timing, link and sync video on my 60hp mercury. My service manual shows all the steps for setup without hitting the water. The shop I took it to said everything was set right except the carbs but I left them all at 1 1/4 turn out for them to set. The book said to set them one at a time to a set rpm. I didn't have a test rpm tool for it. Knowing how I set it I'll check it again to see if they changed any settings? Then I'll know if my settings per book are correct. I will do this video next spring. I'll buy a test tach off ebay that has correct readings for mercury outboard motors 3 cylinder 2 stroke

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Sounds good. Happy Holidays ! Thanks !

[@jsolo7576]

Were your carb settings right?

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

The shop set the carbs for me but from what I have read 2 strokes you go by the lean rich setting. Meaning the book setting is 1 1/4 turn out on the air fuel mix screw. I haven't checked by turning each carb screw in to seat to see if they changed them? if so will write down each one where at so I have it then turn each one back to where it was set. I'll do a video to share this fall or during the winter when I'm done fishing.

[@davekimbler2308]

Sounds to me you have it all wrapped up !

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks again, hope your doing well!

[@paulpetersen9755]

Great video I could see the timing mark just fine from the timing light,looks like good progress, by the way in the video when you are looking at the carbs there is a sea horse in the background , what year is that I have one just like it but I don't know what year it is. Keep em coming I like the information .

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. It's a 59 5.5 hp. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay tuned !

[@petersgarage6125]

Got a question for u. Do you set the cam up first with the roller hitting the mark correctly Then, you set the timer base under the fly wheel and lock it in at 15 degrees using the timing light. Finally, set the wot stop when you know it is on 15 degrees. Will the idle be correct when you have the wot set at 15 degrees? By the way I'm enjoying your channel. Subscribed :)

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in and subscribing! Here's the correct method. Thanks again! www.marineengine.com/boat-forum/archive/index.php/t-454594.html

[@petersheamorris4852]

Well first of all I've been watching your KZbin videos for quite some time but as I started out with a four horsepower Evinrude which was in buckets galore and it was off of a sailboat for a trolling motor I guess I got it together in two and a half hours or actually three but that was the start of a chain of event it went from a four horse to a six horse from 6 horse to a 14 horse 14 horse to a 15 horse 15 to a 20 then 25 30 35 and so on but what's funny is you've been working on 25 horse Johnson or Evinrude for quite some time and without further I do that's what I continue to work on is either 25 30 35 and now I'm watching this video about a 55 Evinrude well I've got the 50 horse Johnson which was the same motor but it's a 73 it was the first or 7273 what's that first electronic ignition or whatever it was it has the terminal block in it that powers everything supposed to be able to power itself but I don't know what they were talking about when he said that or I have it come across what that specifies runs on its own I guess the magneto and stator is supposed to keep that engine running on its own without battery power supply but anyway it's just funny cuz we seem to work on the same motors around about the same time and got the same unorthodox way of working on hahaha LOL that's supposed to be funny but saying in all good spirits continue on sir you're most impressive on how you do things and get things done even though sometimes there's a little bit different ways that I would do it but it all comes out good thank you

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hahaha. Oh your the one thats been watching all this time! Hahaha. Hey. Thanks Pete ! Sounds like you caught the "bug" as I did! Long story short. I dont do "How To" vids, I do "Had To" vids. Whatever I had to do to get it in the water. Haha. I'm just telling my story! You probably already know all that. If you have any tips for me dont hesitate to comment. I'm always learning and trying to remember what I forgot! Hahahaaa. Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@armandvanwyk296]

whould you know why my linkage right under the flywheel keep breaking as in ripping the little plastic sockets completley off after i run it awhile ive replaced it twice now and keeps breaking

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. First thing that comes to mind is the armature plate under the flywheel. If its not floating freely its gonna wear everything out. Disconnect the linkage and move it back and forth by hand, it should move smooth with no effort. If its stiff you'll have to take it apart, clean it up, and possibly replace the support plate bearing. It's a big plastic ring and they wear out. I find a lot of outboards that are just caked with grease, and that grease gets hard as a rock over time. The only other thing that comes to mind is the wiring/harness coming from under the flywheel. Make sure it has enough slack to move with the plate, if its getting hung up its gonna put a strain on those linkage parts. That's all I can think of, curious to know what you find out. Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@williamhaskellhaskell3162]

Hi. Who came up with the 4 deg. Less timing when adjusting static wide open timing?

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Joe Reeves and a team of OMC mechanics.

[@GROCHUZX9R]

And I have a question, what is the mixture of oil and gasoline for this model 1: 100 or 1:50

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

50:1. Thanks for tuning in!

[@GROCHUZX9R]

Hello, I have the same evinrude 55hp, but I have a problem at idle, it shoots in the exhaust and goes out after a while, which may be a cause of help

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Not sure what your trying to say? Explain please. Thanks !

[@dj-pizza]

Yeah, I usually go with the two 'hair' adjustment...

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hahaha, Thanks again for tuning in. Happy Holidays !

[@user-bn3zo3mh5v]

Have you ever been able to compare a 55hp and a 40hp on the water on the same boat and be able to tell much difference? Just curious as I have some carbs for a 55 johnson and I have a 40 Johnson along with some performance reeds I could put in too. Just curious. Thanks and keep these videos coming bit guy. I cant afford anything new, so I get to follow along on your adventures seeing what I can and should do to my motor...and boat too. Thank you and Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. No I have never done it. Yet! Hahaha But I will soon. Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@user-bn3zo3mh5v]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 I know we had talked props and top speeds with our 40s and the. 12x15 prop and we were close on speed but my boat is same size roughly but I am way heavier than you. I put my 11.75x17 and I can tell it will not run as high of an rpm (gladly, because the last few hundred RPMs didn't seem to change my speed any with the 12x15). I tried the 17 pitch and I know I am getting more speed per rpm, but not able to get it to wind as tight. Always heard these engines were more torque than HP, so that's fine by me. I am gonna try those 55 carbs on the 40 and I will let you know how it works out works out good or bad if you don't beat me to the punch. I forgot to take my phone or GPS last trip out and it was frigid and I didn't want to get wet again. Here in TN this time of year it's either cold and dry or wet and warm. Back yard is so soggy I have to use 4x4 to move the boat and you need waterproof cleats to keep from falling on your tail and I can't risk it at my size in this red clay. Take care

[@GROCHUZX9R]

Hello, I have a problem with evinrude 55hp2t, I swam 4 weekends in a row, everything was ok and suddenly I want to start the engine and it shoots sneezes pride in the exhaust I checked the ignition wedge on the wheel and the carburetor and everything is ok and it still does not start and shoots in the exhaust and goes out

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. I'm not understanding whats going on. You said, "shoots sneezes pride in the exhaust I checked the ignition wedge on the wheel" Not sure what any of this means.???

[@GROCHUZX9R]

For charging in this engine, what do you need? Stator

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Yes it charges batteries. Thanks for tuning in.

[@unsaltedlife5998]

Now I see where the adjustment is at for full throttle it’s the stop screw but if I turn it in I still can’t get the carburetors to fully open? The timing advance lever plastic is broken and someone has totally messed it up it’s going to be a long winter 🥶 I wish I could send you some photos of it.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey if you need parts check with Kodibass.

[@unsaltedlife5998]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 yeah I was thinking about that, I know shipping is costly from where he is, I’m sure I will be needing something else for it before it’s all done.

[@unsaltedlife5998]

Yeah I figured it out the throttle lever wasn’t moving forward it was so gummed up that it didn’t rotate fully for the carburetors to open. Guess I’m never to old to eat some humble pie. And again thank you so much for putting your time into making these videos for us, just know you helped me greatly and I appreciate it deeply.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

@@unsaltedlife5998 Thank you!

[@theluckypepper4400]

What repair manual are you using?

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. OMC repair manual. I get them on ebay, 30-40 bucks for a good used one.

[@GROCHUZX9R]

And I have a question, what is the displacement of this evinrude 55hp2t

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

The piston displacement is 44.9. Thanks for tuning in!

[@GROCHUZX9R]

I meant capacity in cubic centimeters cm3

[@chasegun]

Aren't you supposed to refill the lower unit oil from the bottom, to avoid air bubbles?

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. I wasnt refilling it, I was just topping it off. Thanks for watching !

[@chasegun]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 oh, well alright then:)

[@frankstamps7053]

So when are you going to install the 55 on the starcraft and let us know which one is faster and in general runs better.. The 40 looked pretty good. I am guessing that the 55 will not troll as well as the 40. I have a 1987 50 and I am guessing that the 55 will not idle that well. Brad

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm uploading the new ''55 is ALIVE" video as we speak. I really should have done one more edit but what the hey. The 55 is looking good! Stay tuned ! Happy Holidays !

[@jasonmoore5685]

The power had there's a magnet that controls the Magneto

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for watching !

[@GROCHUZX9R]

If you have a battery charging in this model, I would ask you to remove it from under the wheel, what it looks like, if there was such a possibility, I would be grateful

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. The motor was sold months ago but you can go to marinengine.com and look up the schematic for the charging system. Thanks again !

[@jasonmoore5685]

Put a tester on the plug if you have to testers put it on each plug

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for watching !

[@stevengaines1935]

What was the thing you had taped on the foot and why did you do that

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. It was/is the exhaust extension and gasket. Did you see how it fell off the first attempt at putting the gearcase on. So I lightly taped it with masking tap then pulled it off after slipped it on. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Holidays !

[@hayder9169]

What is the amount of oil on gasoline?

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

50:1. Thanks for tuning in!

[@jasonmoore5685]

Check the slop

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for watching !

[@tylerwilliams5966]

Does the motor need to be in neutral or forward gear to perform this method ?

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Neutral. Heres the procedure. forums.iboats.com/threads/joe-reeves-wot-timing-procedure-verified.225947/ Thanks again !

[@williamhaskellhaskell3162]

A guy did static and test wheel method timing. On u tube On a 88 rude. And found no difference. In degrees!

[@jasonmoore5685]

How do you ground a boat

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for watching !

[@kevinta9253]

Hello sir can you tell me how about 1987 Johnson 88hp idle?

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Check this out from Master Mechanic Joe Reeves. I think its what your looking for! Thanks ! www.marineengine.com/boat-forum/showthread.php?458074-Setting-proper-idle-on-87-Johnson-88-SPL

[@jasonmoore5685]

Missing a little spring or a little nut

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for watching !

[@jasonmoore5685]

Who started

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for watching !

[@jasonmoore5685]

You can send me a copy of that book

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for watching !

[@victorremick9721]

Drop it on hook it up and ride. I think you have it.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Happy Holidays ! Thanks !

[@victorremick9721]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 Happy holidays to you I would love to have a beer or two with you sometime.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

@@victorremick9721 Thanks !

[@GROCHUZX9R]

Evinrude 55hp2t po odpaleniu na wolnych obrotach strzela we wydech i gaśnie ustawiłem zapłon zmieniłem zaworki pod pływakami i cały czas to samo

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for tuning in. Sounds like a timing issue...?

[@GROCHUZX9R]

I found the problem was in the plug from the ignition coils, 1 pin from the coil

[@jasonmoore5685]

Could be your power head

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for watching !

[@jasonmoore5685]

Pull the volts it's off the power head

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for watching !

[@jasonmoore5685]

Like I said send me a copy of the book

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for watching !

[@keithconrad4892]

My 1978 55hp evinrude gots spark fuel and compression but timing off or something you have time to talk

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. What's Up?

[@keithconrad4892]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 hey I replaced the stator and most ignition system items but still nothing won’t fire it smoked a popped but won’t start up. I cleaned carbs but wondering since replaced stator the timing is off. Having issues with throttle thing you had trouble with in one video wondering if you could walk me through that on a face time call.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

@@keithconrad4892 Hey. Don't know nothing about facetime! Hahaha! It's a 78, I think your best bet is to pick up an OMC manual Specific to your year/model like I did on the 79. Look on ebay for a good used manual. It will save you time & money!!! Sounds like your link & sync may be off and that can be a real pain in the azz! The manual will give everything you need to know for setting up timing / linkage & synchronization. You'll need this information for it to run properly. Plus, There's a great troubleshooting section! Sure beats spending hours on outboard forums. If I had the service manual for my 79 it might help, and I could walk you through it but I don't. Gave it to the guy who bought the motor. Get the manual, give me a holler back if you still have problems we'll see if we can figure it out! Thanks again !

[@keithconrad4892]

When hooking up timer gun what cylinder you put on the top or bottom ignition coil?

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

@@keithconrad4892 Hey. Here's the procedure. forums.iboats.com/threads/joe-reeves-wot-timing-procedure-verified.225947/

[@jasonmoore5685]

U !

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for watching !

[@jasonmoore5685]

Least you're on ground

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for watching !

[@jasonmoore5685]

Lol

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for watching !

[@jasonmoore5685]

It's not top dead center

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for watching !