In this video i go over the basics of breaking in a outboard that's been setting for years
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@discocorco3 жыл бұрын
I just aquired a boat that had been sitting in the woods for 14 years. This video is a godsend. Thank you!
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Thanks I appreciate you watching and commenting
@johnnyesleo3 жыл бұрын
Sir how you did with the papers of the boat, I adquired a boat and only have the payment receipt
@stephenhair55014 жыл бұрын
And it just so happens that I have an old motor that I was just getting ready to try and bring back to life. Waiting on you Jeff!! Thanks!!
@ArthurNetteler26 күн бұрын
3 weeks ago, a 1972 Ebbtide Lakemaster 15' Open Bow "Ski Boat", 1972 Mercury 500e OB and EZ Loader Trailer followed me HOME. This is my First Boat, and I am a 72 yo Auto (AMC/JEEP/RENAULT) & Motorcycle (H-D/Kawasaki/Honda) Dealship Mechanic, GM & finally Owner. I have saved 1,000's a Cars/Trucks, Heavy Trucks and Motorcycles from Harley M50 to Kawasaki KZ1300 Six Turbo. My Brother Austin has had dozens of Boats, but I was never Blessed with one, no time I guess. Now that I have been Retired since June 2009, and called out of Retirement in 2017 by a Friend in the Hotel/Motel Business to be GM of a Texas Motel Chain. I get bored just working 100 hours a week in this business, so I have rehabbed 6 Cars/PU's and 4 Motorcycles that were in the Scrap Yard. I kind of like the Boat deal! This one was sitting for just under 30 years in a Garage. I am following your instructions, even though it is very similar to JetSki engines.
@patriotcatfishersofamerica79854 жыл бұрын
Great information Jeff that will help anyone. I done the same thing with the Mercury motor that was on my pontoon. I used Pb blaster in the cylinders. Thanks for sharing this great information.🇺🇸
@tuckswanger Жыл бұрын
I used your method on a motor that had been setting for many years. Thanks s great running motor.
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it
@unstoppable_gaming1329 ай бұрын
I about cried after watching your video. Just bought a 01 150hp evinrude thats been sittn since 05. Got 30 hours on it. I cleaned the boat, turned the flywheel by hand. Put a batt in it and with the fuel disconnected, i turned over the engine not realizing the rings could be seized up. Praying i didnt do damage! Great video! Wish i watched it sooner😢
@bowl8309 ай бұрын
Hopefully you will be fine, if the flywheel turned freely without binding you should be fine. Just be gentle for a little while. Good luck 👍
@karenstott79807 ай бұрын
Oh no ..so sorry for you 🫢…I have 2005 Mercury 150 ….I’m so glad I found this video before I touched it….
@unstoppable_gaming1327 ай бұрын
It all worked out! I followed the video instructions and engine is up and running. Great compression on all six! Thank you
@TheReelFishermen4 жыл бұрын
I did this on an old crossfire Johnson. It was seized, and I used tcw3. Let it set for several days. It broke it free and it actually had good compression on all cylinders. Actually seized from sitting up.
@bowl8304 жыл бұрын
I love the old cross flow Johnson’s. If you can afford the gas. They were bulletproof.
@tomjay817611 ай бұрын
Great video doing that to my pontoon motor Yamaha 50 2 stroke..Been setting for 4 years ..I want to replace my 2 by 6 bunk boards on trailer to 16 ft long x 4 do you have any suggestions on what type wood to use pressure treat or cypress carpet or rubber coverings.. I got the boat in 03 bet motor doesn't have 20 hours hours on it.. Sure hope the carbs don't need rebuilding. thanks for the video..
@samfusco81582 жыл бұрын
Change the gear oil while your waiting. As long as your at it , check carbs, wires and hoses.
@santiagovaldez4237 Жыл бұрын
its a good idea to trim the engine all the way up while soaking the cylinders...... pistons in a horizontal position will be better soaked. great vid! no rush to rescue an engine
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
Awesome advice. Thanks for the comment and watching I appreciate it
@othrbro524 жыл бұрын
I just got a 2010 Tracker tournament V-18 with a 2011 proxs 150, less than 2 hours on it. Cleaned the fuel system, new water separation, new high pressure pump. Been garage kept. Badass, what a gem.
@kevinjohnson78813 жыл бұрын
Jeff I have a 1979-1983 Tower of Power I would love to put on my 1989 250 SportCraft 20 foot center console I need some know how
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
I loved them ole motors. I had a few.
@fishin-impossible29924 жыл бұрын
Good Video Jeff, i cant wait to follow this series to the finish. Some Good info
@bowl8304 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir.
@joebuck664 жыл бұрын
Great video and great information my friend.
@richardshook86454 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great info!
@gregbryant96734 жыл бұрын
Thank you again for a great video.
@terryknutson32022 жыл бұрын
Good job "Jack!!" Patience pays, most people don't have it though.
@johnsites51054 жыл бұрын
Great information.
@user-xm6nh2fv7v20 күн бұрын
This is great! Thanks for the direct to the point, no fireworks or side shows you'll find all over KZbin! We'll done! Just curious why an old propeller? I'm about to do this to my Dad's boat! You probably just saved another motor!
@bowl83014 күн бұрын
Awesome. Glad to help. It was just the prop on it when I got her. She’s still running strong with no issues. Thank you for watching and commenting I appreciate it
@mikecha19574 жыл бұрын
Alright Jeff great video I will be looking foreword to the next part
@JustinsFishinFetish4 жыл бұрын
Good info I'll be doing this real soon
@johnlipe23802 жыл бұрын
It'll work just don't turn flywheel backwards or you break off water pump impeller blades since they are bent over and only run clockwise
@karenstott79807 ай бұрын
What is the life span of an impeller in 2005 outboard please .
@bowl8307 ай бұрын
@karenstott7980 I replace mine every 2 years. It will need a water pump rebuild with new one.
@karenstott79807 ай бұрын
Thank you…looks like a lot of rubber things are going to need replacing on this old motor …thank you 😞@@bowl830
@omgmusiconline3 жыл бұрын
Sea foam deep creep is amazing as is any sea foam But what about tipping outboard up while letting it soak!
@dauricas9 ай бұрын
thank you for the video i just got my 1988 boat wish is been sit fro years now i know how to do maitnace
@louishuntley74663 жыл бұрын
when replacing upper shift linkage 1973 merc how do you remove upper shift mechanism that has 1in gear on end
@TheGoatMumbler7 күн бұрын
I'd like to have seen the follow up with what to do to the carbs and actually starting it.
@osceolaseminole559611 ай бұрын
I know you lost this video series but would you be able to list the other things you did. I have a motor that has been setting 15+years and would like to do all i can to not ruin it. Thanks.
@steveleston18489 ай бұрын
excellent explainations thanks. I haven't started my 05 evinrude 175hp since upsidedown world so it's been sitting for now 4 years. now I did fog each cylinder w/ fogging oil before storage started. should I still do this whole procedure
@bowl8309 ай бұрын
You’re probably fine.
@steveleston18489 ай бұрын
@@bowl830 dam that was quick double dam thats a big ass catfish. do eat them when there that big.? thanks
@bowl8309 ай бұрын
@@steveleston1848 no sir I just tag them and turn them loose so someone else might have a shot at them.
@emjohtrader9128 Жыл бұрын
Very good information thank you.
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching I appreciate it
@Crookedsoul9457 Жыл бұрын
Would this same procedure be recommended for a smaller pull crank engine, and after filling the cylinders with deep creep is it safe to do a compression test after? Thank you for the super insightful video!
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
Having a lot of lubricants in the cylinders will give a higher than normal reading but it won’t hurt the motor. Thank you for watching and commenting I appreciate it
@rstevefrink9392 Жыл бұрын
Is there a follow up video that shows the results of what you did here
@zedcartwright5267 Жыл бұрын
A guy gave me a 1978 Evinrude 35hp. He said it ran great, but the top crank seal was leaking and fouled out the electronics once running. He said he was told that it had a split block and the block had to be taken apart to replace the seal. I thought that was nonsense, but I took the motor to see what I could do with it. It had been sitting up about 7 years. It didn't appear to be seized. I put some motor oil in the two cylinders and spun it around by hand a few days periodically. I felt with my finger some compression coming from both cylinders, but it seemed weak. I dug the old seal out with a screwdriver being careful not to scratch the crankshaft and tapped in a new one. I borrowed a compression tester from AutoZone. Both cylinders showed about 32 to 35 lbs. So, do you think once this motor is running the rings will reseat so I get higher compression, or do you think this motor is shot? I knew this guy well so I doubt he would have told me that it ran great if it didn't. I know it will not run great on 35 pounds of compression.
@zedcartwright5267 Жыл бұрын
excuse me. I put outboard motor oil in the cylinders. I figured over time it would drain down through the rings and a lubricate the bearings as well.
@davidknight1144 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here! Looking forward to part 2!
@bowl8304 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for the sub. I appreciate it.
@leegreer527110 ай бұрын
I just got a 50 hp mercury, sat since 2005. They fogged the engine before storing, started and ran fine. Only problem is the water pump.
@bowl83010 ай бұрын
Yea that rubber breaks down over time. I always change it and any other seals that are easily reached that might have dried out. Good luck with your project. I love the older Mercury engines.
@lorenzotate55783 жыл бұрын
Damn man you saved me I have the same situation! Thanks 🙏
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it
@lorenzotate55783 жыл бұрын
Team Reelin The Blues I just got a tracker with a 90 mercury that’s a 2004 model the man bought it and put it in the water one time in 2004 . It sat in his yard getting rained on until last week when I took it home to fix .
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Wow. That’s a treasure for sure. Good luck
@user-wg6yt3ro4t9 ай бұрын
I have a Johnson seahorse 7,5 model AD-11. It’s been used regularly years ago. It sat around for about 40 years. Despite that the cylinder tones and cylinders and rings look good. I have about 20 on compression on the top cylinder. Will this process with sea foam work on this?
@Unplugged7043 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm looking to buy a 2018 Crestline Storm. Owner purchased new in late 2018, used maybe 3 times, 20 hours? But has not been use at all since summer 2019. Before I purchased... what are the things I need to check for?
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
On that boat I really haven’t heard any horror stories. Good solid hulls. That short a time I would just throw some good fuel stabilizer in it add fresh gas and do a abbreviated break in. You know half throttle for a little while then step all the way to full. Good luck with the new boat and thanks for watching and commenting
@Unplugged7043 жыл бұрын
@@bowl830 Thanks for the reply. I'm new to boating but I at least know to run the motor using a hose every now and then, if not in the water.
@karenstott79807 ай бұрын
@@Unplugged704 this boat I inherited sadly did more hours at home than on the water.
@randyrivera6114 жыл бұрын
Wow.... thanks men...
@NuSkwel11 ай бұрын
Do you do the same thing for an engine that’s locked up? Considering buying a Johnson GT 150 from someone for my older Ranger, the owner said that the engine is locked up.
@bowl83011 ай бұрын
It probably won’t do much good but you never know. If it’s just a stuck ring it might. Most times if it’s truly locked up the rust has eat into the cylinder enough that it will need to be honed to get a good life out of it.
@lodwill511619 күн бұрын
I put motor on it side after fogging. Then piston strait up and down. 😮 or your only getting bottom side of piston.???
@catinassassin77214 жыл бұрын
I think also your water pump in your lower unit should be replaced that would be another good thing to do because you just never know if it's dried out and it might have already damage the rubber impeller by turning it over with no lubricant it could have been froze up I think I'd replace that just to play it safe to
@bowl8304 жыл бұрын
Yes sir im positive the impeller is gone lol.
@keithandrews81573 жыл бұрын
Question when you fogged the cylinder and let it soak over night did you put the sparkplug back in while it soaked over night
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Just finger tight. If I would have had it inside my shop. I wouldn’t have. Thanks for watching I appreciate it
@DieterMelhorn4 жыл бұрын
This is another great video. Did you edit this and add music and slo-mo or did Michael do this one? 😆😂🤣🤣. Seriously, great video and information!!
@bowl8304 жыл бұрын
I’m getting better. It’s a process lol Thanks buddy
@on1ytheb3st6 ай бұрын
If there is bad gas in the bowls of the carbs should I remove the drain bolts first and flush out the carbs with fresh gas before working the cylinders free?
@bowl8306 ай бұрын
Most times if it’s been setting a couple years the bowls are dry and filled with varnish. Most times I try to drain them I’d they’re the style that can.
@on1ytheb3st6 ай бұрын
@@bowl830 they can drain and you can actually remove the high flow jet from behind the drain bolt and clean it on my 2004 Johnson 150. Not sure if there is also a pilot jet that needs declogging too but I guess that is a good start before firing it up.
@chrisbutcher4497 Жыл бұрын
Can I ask what the spray is you used in the cylinders.
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
I use sea foam with a little wd40 most times. Helps break lose crud and lubricate the cylinder
@peedeefishing4 жыл бұрын
As always great video jeff. What u want for the boat. I want it.
@bowl8304 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother. I don’t really have anything in it. I’m letting my brother have it when I get done making videos with it lol
@peedeefishing4 жыл бұрын
Well dang. If u find another let me know.
@Chris-ei7iz Жыл бұрын
Do you put the sparkplug back in between the spaying or leave them out
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
I usually put them back in
@alisajoyce89223 жыл бұрын
Did you do a video on the carb cleaner/cleaning method?
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
I did but had a computer crash and lost the next 4 videos. 😞. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it
@JM-nh8yp3 жыл бұрын
@@bowl830 Sorry to hear about the lost videos.....Follow my series on "how to back up your computer files the right way" Just kidding. But I can tell that you're meticulous about engines, so I think that will help you with computers too. Anyway, thanks for the great video.
@karenstott79807 ай бұрын
Any chance of redoing this lost videos?@@JM-nh8yp
@Berkner8010 ай бұрын
There are a bunch of remote starters out there. Which ones do you suggest?
@bowl83010 ай бұрын
They’re all about the same. Mine is a cheap autozone brand. I’ve had it 20 years lol. They’re pretty basic. I like the trigger type.
@Berkner8010 ай бұрын
@@bowl830 thanks
@Berkner8010 ай бұрын
After using the Seafoam for a couple of days can turn the flywheel but can't be put into gear. New to boats, what the process to put into gear? No battery yet but turn the key but won't go into gear.
@bowl83010 ай бұрын
Make sure there’s no water in lower unit. Drain dnd fill with fresh oil. Try to turn the prop.
@Berkner8010 ай бұрын
@@bowl830 thanks, will do. May take me a little longer but I'll get the compression done. My 78 Evinrude 115 been sitting up for 10 years so no hurry. Just glad I found your video to help me.
@ejm16244 жыл бұрын
Can you spray it with carb cleaner?
@bowl8304 жыл бұрын
Carb cleaner is ok for just cleaning a surface. It dries so quickly it don’t break it down. A good penetrating oil soaks in breaks down the rust and carbon. Sea foam is about the best I’ve used but WD40 does a great job as well. I appreciate you watching and commenting thank you
@bradscottbutler3 жыл бұрын
So glad I found your video. Thank you!
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate you taking time to watch and comment
@susangaida3214 жыл бұрын
Hi there my Evinrude 15 horse I got has been sitting for over 12years or more. My Friend was just here and before I could stop Him pulled the pull string Twice then I stopped Him .....what are the chances he has destroyed the Evinrude???
@bowl8304 жыл бұрын
It’s probably fine. Most times they are ok as long as it moves freely and not started and run. I’d fog the cylinders with some sort of oil if your going to leave it setting. Surface rust forms pretty quickly.
@susangaida3214 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much sir 🌞👍I was going to fog using procedure you are using with deep creep seafoam or wd40 spray all parts with WD-40.
@hansslob67498 ай бұрын
I see two failts: 1, you now have demolished the impeller. Always put water on the tail end before tuning the engine. 2, you are assuming the you tuned the motor over 180 deg. by turning the prop 180 deg. But you forgot the reduction in de tail end
@karenstott79807 ай бұрын
Reply ?
@bubbajay4044 Жыл бұрын
Just picked up a motor flywheel won't spin but the prop moves easily what would you do in this case
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
I’d remove plugs and fog the cylinders real well and let it soak a few days
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
Sometimes you will get lucky and it just be a stuck ring. Give it time and don’t get in a hurry
@bubbajay4044 Жыл бұрын
@bowl830 it's been fogged for a week had someone else tell me the same thing flywheel still won't bust free though
@shaggatee655511 ай бұрын
Heart a love blessings
@rabit75383 жыл бұрын
How do I find the follow up videos for saving this motor?
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I’m sorry to say I lost 4 videos due to a computer issue and didn’t get them loaded to KZbin. But on a good note the motor is still running like brand new.
@austinw1873 жыл бұрын
Hey I can't find part two, dd it ever get made?
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Sorry I had a hard drive crash and lost about a dozen videos. The motor is still running great. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it
@mikekeelin13 жыл бұрын
About to buy some Seafoam my friend
@avg_joe1177 ай бұрын
same procedure can be used for 2 stroke lawn equipment that has been sitting for years
@karenstott79807 ай бұрын
Hi Jeff…great video !!!!….I have inherited a 2005 150 hp Mercury two stroke…Haines Signature 575f….been sitting out in east coast Australian seaside for 6 years… Can you or your subscribers Point me in direction of step by step checks from start …to check if it’s worth putting $$$$ getting it sea worthy…sentimental attachment. Thank you in advance 🧜🏼♀🧜🏼♀🧜🏼♀
@bowl8307 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. Best thing to do is compression check. And open the lower drain plug in the lower unit. If compression is good and equal.and the lower unit isn’t full of water and locked up it’s probably a good motor or at least a good motor to put money in. Again thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it
@karenstott79807 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the advice…just subscribed to follow your other videos..will find out where to buy the cans of “gunk” to spray into cylinders as well. Much appreciated. Will let you know how it goes …” cheers mate “ Aussie.
@ArthurNetteler26 күн бұрын
Thanks
@bowl83026 күн бұрын
Thank you sir. You are the first person to ever do that. I didn’t know it was a thing lol. I do appreciate you watching and commenting. It does mean a lot.
@ArthurNetteler26 күн бұрын
Time is a good thing to save... haha
@keithsage15933 жыл бұрын
I have a 1978 Even rude..same thing
@markc49214 жыл бұрын
That seafoam is ok on a older 2 stroke?
@bowl8304 жыл бұрын
Oh yea. It’s great for knocking the carbon out of motor. After you use it. It will look like tar running out of lower unit.
@lenny75772 жыл бұрын
@@bowl830 Do you do that buy spraying it inside the plugs like you did or put a can in your gas tank?
@bowl8302 жыл бұрын
I fog the cylinders through plug holes
@chrisoffutt1266 Жыл бұрын
@@bowl830 q
@carolinaoutdoors15434 жыл бұрын
You should show the hole boat project
@bowl8304 жыл бұрын
That is kind of the plan. But with time short. I’m gonna do stages. Motor. Trailer. Then boat. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it.
@4jaimeavalos11 ай бұрын
Does this also work with 4 stroke engines?
@bowl83011 ай бұрын
Yes sir. Pretty much any combustion motor. The cylinders just get surface rust if they’re left for long periods of time.
@4jaimeavalos11 ай бұрын
@@bowl830 Thanks for the speedy response. I am looking at a boat with a 40hp Johnson 1990. Hasn't been started for at least 10 years. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
@4jaimeavalos11 ай бұрын
BTW great video.
@bowl83011 ай бұрын
@@4jaimeavalos yea I’d drain the fuel best I could before trying to run. Change filters and fog cylinders with something to make sure it’s not rusted to bad. While plugs were out I’d rock the flywheel side to to side by hand. If it turns free. Then use starter to just turn it and fog again. Once I knew the motor was good I’d do a full service. Top to bottom and start new. Good luck
@4jaimeavalos11 ай бұрын
@@bowl830 it is a Johnson J40ELESR that has two tanks, one for fuel one for oil. It looks like new but am concerned of how it is in the inside. Anything I should be concerned with about that model that you know of. Thanks again for being so helpful.
@moncorp111 ай бұрын
Toons! Business in the back, party in the front!
@bowl83011 ай бұрын
Lol. Facts
@maddox58023 жыл бұрын
what if my prop spin very easily like wind spins it
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the seals may be worn. They usually grip the prop shaft just enough to create drag. I’d check the lower unit oil level. If the levels are good it’s nothing to worry about. Just keep an eye on it. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment
@offthetrail6367 ай бұрын
Apple tree in the background
@joenewmeyer835810 ай бұрын
Seafoam fixes everything!
@richardkeepinitreelfishing88494 жыл бұрын
I want that boat lol
@bowl8304 жыл бұрын
You don’t want to know what I gave for it. Lol
@juddrichardson83993 жыл бұрын
Alright alright alright
@uncletimmy47848 ай бұрын
Seafoam products don’t FOG. It just sprays out like any other lube.
@TomSmith-rr2gb Жыл бұрын
Is the boat named Christine
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
Haha.
@susangaida3214 жыл бұрын
I am not able to get the hood off? I am like why is it sticking? Maybe I will spray it with WD-40
@susangaida3214 жыл бұрын
I found the good lever Sir!!!
@bowl8304 жыл бұрын
Lol been there. I spent 30 minutes trying to find the lock to open a old mercury once. It wasn’t locked just stuck 😂
@Elephant_Butte_Lake2 жыл бұрын
No part 2?
@Apoind1 Жыл бұрын
I was looking forward to Part II, too. You are a great communicator!
@bowl830 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I hate I lost those videos. I’m about to start on another project this fall. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it
@williamhaskellhaskell31622 жыл бұрын
Pitted bearing rollers need relacement
@williamhaskellhaskell31622 жыл бұрын
Bearing rust
@k.whiking43722 ай бұрын
DON'T turn that bloody propeller backwards, if that motor was really sitting for that long you WILL damage the water pump impeller. Use the correct sized socket and Tee handle on the flywheel nut, if you must do this.
@frigidcoast43153 жыл бұрын
that boats cursed lol
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
😂
@mattmarkowicz3 жыл бұрын
You bought a cursed boat!? jk
@williamhaskellhaskell31622 жыл бұрын
It's the power head rollers that rust.
@MrTomtusti4 жыл бұрын
taking too much time . if it turns over gas it and send it !
@bowl8304 жыл бұрын
Yea that will work too. Got a little while anyway. Lol 😂
@thetruebrit853 жыл бұрын
excellent until you mentioned that sea foam shite
@bowl8303 жыл бұрын
lol I’ve heard that before. I’ve never had a problem with Sea foam /deep creep. I only use it for stuff like that where I need to break down carbon or rust. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it