75 Johnson 4 Hp - I'm Done! Quick Fix & More!

[@dalitohana6979]

Try a mix of 40:1 might help with the cold starts by bumping up compression a hair!! Can't hurt might also help to protect it those 4hp run hot anyway!!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Sounds good- I'll tell Corey to do that- Thanks again !

[@bobbell5928]

Did you ever check compression? Nice video

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Yes 80 even with about 5 hand pulls. Thanks again !

[@lakeside5137]

Ingenious fix - well done. Still like helicoil for long term solution, but this worked out much better than I would have expected. Still wonder why it's so hard to start for you, but the electric drill solution would seem to be a good answer for anyone using it on a long term basis. Looking forward to the next video.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in!

[@VernonTate-y1i]

You sure did a hell of a lot of work on that little cutie it should purr like a kitten see you in the next one 👍🏻🤘🏻

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in.

[@jimmyhoffa7935]

Right on Ern👍

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in.

[@TheSteelworker]

I had a 74 4hp Johnson seahorse a long time ago and you’d have to crank the throttle up high when starting too. Then it ran fine. Wondering if it might help to put the lid on it while starting to restrict it some? Good video 👍

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. That's a thought! Thanks again !

[@dougaranda6187]

What plugs are you running? I put NGK plugs (BR6HS) in mine and haven’t had any issues. It seems to me you have to have the throttle advanced too far forward for it to start, which of course also advances the timing plate. I’m thinking those plugs aren’t putting out enough spark to light it off at the normal start position, and it needs help from a drill (or a strong young man).

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. CHAMPION J6J. Hahaha

[@marksmith9295]

Good trick with pinning the bolt in place! Would be a permanent fix for me. My Evinrude 4hp definitely needs the throttle past the start point for cold and warm starts. Fuel delivery on these is an issue so it helps to raise the fuel tank to same elevation it would be in a boat (ie. 15 inches lower than motor). A spare starter rope to use on the flywheel will get you more bang for your buck than that recoil starter. Will save having to take a cordless drill along. Take care and may the the four be NOT with you anymore:)

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Yeah I think it will be fine for as much use it's gonna get- Hahaha Thanks again !

[@melvinrawlings1457]

Those little motors u got to give it a good bit of throttle to start them and once they start u can back the throttle off. Its just the way they are

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Yeah pain in the azz! Hahaha!

[@randymiller1604]

You give new meaning to the word cobbler throw that motor in the lake

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. I would if it were mine!

[@carpetgeniepsl]

I guess you have deep pockets and since no one fixes things any longer. I wouldn’t complain if you over pay for replacements. This was done out of fun. If we get a few spins on the lake and someone learns something from the video. Great

[@rustyedmoore]

I was expecting a "Pin up" girl😅😊

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Mr. Moore! Thanks for tuning in. Hows that outhouse working out? Hahaha Classic Ed! Thanks again !

[@Dan_Akins]

My guess is compression is low, but I can’t remember if you checked it already. First rule of TOO: if you have compression everything else is just….____

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Yes- 5 pulls its at 80 even. Maybe more using the drill. Thanks again !

[@jasonmoore5685]

You can always cut a hole in the cover on the top😂

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Yeah I said the same thing!

[@tomhobbies6888]

The reason you can't start it and he can , It's all about the position your tongue . TEE HEEE TEE HEE. Love the vids later

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Hahaha!

[@ronaldbrown5745]

It doesn’t seem like your putting enough torque on the flywheel nut! If it isn’t enough the key will shear.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Nice observation. Thanks for reminding me!

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

Stubborn 4 horse Motor

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@alberthafner2194]

Classic low compression.

[@pryan05p71]

Yep

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. "Classic" low comp is around 60 psi, well, in these parts anyway. It's at 80 even with about 5 hand pulls- maybe a little more using a drill. I did want to put new rings in it but unfortunately they are unavailable!!! Did find one set on ebay and they weren't cheap- Thanks again !

[@alberthafner2194]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1If the piston groves are worn, even new rings won't help.much. Those engine lasted longer and ran better on 32:1 mix.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

@@alberthafner2194actually the pistons looked new- there wasn't a mark on them- someone else said 40:1- were gonna start there

[@pryan05p71]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 ok, I take it back. It’s just a stubborn one for sure. I enjoy watching your videos. I hated watching you struggle with this little guy. Thanks for the entertainment. Keep it up.

[@mikedurhan9941]

I don't think God wants you to fix that outboard motor.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. That's what you get for thinkin! Haha!

[@bobbyholmes3985]

Git you a spray bottle an some peppermint mouthwash and the mosquitoes will not both you.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Ok!