1977 Evinrude 4 HP Outboard Test Start

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[@stanp6383]

My grandfather gave me his old 4 hp evinrude years ago. Think I’m gonna put it on the Bench and get it going again. Thanks for the helpful video

[@goldfish8039]

Me to

[@POOHBEAR2170]

Now that’s a good running omc ... can’t wait to watch the next one ...thanks for sharing

[@danielmcginn2120]

just for future reference,you have to turn the carb adjusters at way smaller and slower incremints,then let the motor slowly adjust to the change.start one n a quarter turns out from full needle seat.

[@thomastoups3451]

Hint for small outboards: You can modify a socket extension so that it can be chucked in a drill and find the right size socket for the flywheel nut. Then you can use a strong(ish) drill to turn the motor over. This is a great way to do spark checks and compression tests.

[@craftsmandude8916]

Thomas Toups is you go to Sears you can get these adapters

[@travelguy1564]

Hi Brandon - I enjoyed your video! Very interesting! Your explanation of the "reed plate issue" was interesting. I have a 1969 Evinrude 4hp and mine ran similar to yours - a bit of vibration, and I discovered a broke spark plug wire that was arching, causing the periodic miss fire. I have ordered some 7mm ignition wire and will repair it soon! Thanks again for the nice vid!

[@briancloutier2781]

Thanks for the video! I have the 1981 4.5. I could not see how much water was coming out from the impeller. Does it spray out like mine?

[@travelveteran]

Just bought one of these. Been sitting 30 years in someone’s garage. What do I need to fix on it before I attempt to start it?

[@parthenonprojectmanagement7130]

Hi, Watched the whole thing, thanks. Great advice. Starting to tune up my 1972 4HP Johnson Seahorse. Would you happen to have any videos on rewinding a starter spring on a Johnson 4 Horse? Its the same starter coil as your 77 Envinrude. Thx

[@mazman8343]

Great video Question I'd didn't see the water pumping does it come out the exhaust

[@ethanruffalo9137]

Yes

[@mazman8343]

@@ethanruffalo9137 👍

[@joem2679]

Hey Brandon; thanks for all of your helpful videos... Where can I find a connector for the fuel line on the end that actually fits on the motor? Ive tried checking local boating stores to no avail... Or is there something else that will work? Im referring to the piece you connect to the fuel port at 1:19. Thanks.

[@guyboyajian6211]

Great video Brandon. I'm having some issues with my 1978 evinrude 4hp 2stroke. My compression is at 30 so I wonder what your thoughts might be. I have good spark and water was coming out the pee holes when it was running. Now I can't get it started anymore. Any thoughts would help. I will be definetly watching more.

[@whicks3]

Guy Boyajian 30? Not good, we want at least 70

[@craftsmandude8916]

Needs a rebuild, if it’s at 30psi

[@alexfromsweden75]

Hi brandon, ive got some questions about a 1966 evinrude 9,5 hp sportwin motor. How can i contact you, the easiest way. By the way keep up the good work👍👍👌

[@peterfox8701]

good save !!

[@keithtodd3762]

My 74 evinrude twin has no power pack and I see no brackets for one. I know where it’s supposed to be, but there is nothing in there and no way to mount one. The motor starts and runs on high, but it dies down when I try to idle it.

[@billwilson8296]

Hey man, I got an ole 4 horse lightwin. I'm a Purdy stupid feller & was wondering if you could gimmy any ideas on how to find out what year it is. I preshate any help on that little bit.

[@BrandonsGarage]

Have a watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpqYqmWYhqlqfNE

[@rgboyte]

Wow !

[@crabknox6329]

Hey Brandon, I have the exact same motor and I can't figure out what size the fuel connector is on the motor. I looked at the service manual and it called for 5/16" but that didn't fit and I also tried 3/8". What size did you use??

[@BrandonsGarage]

You're using a fuel connector to plug it in right?

[@crabknox6329]

@@BrandonsGarage yes.

[@jeremyervin3694]

Can u make a video on how to restring the pull cord

[@BrandonsGarage]

Already did, its called: 1977 Evinrude 4 HP Starter Repair and Rewinding

[@GatherYourNuts]

Amazing video! Can I get some troubleshooting tips?! I just picked up one of these! Seller said it’s a 1984 but looks just like the one you’re featuring here. It start and runs fine for about 5 minutes out on the water but then starts to slowly back off and finally stops. It’ll restart a couple minutes later without the same power and will stop in about 30 sec. Seems like the fuel is okay but maybe the valve is stuck. Any tips on how to sort this out would be appreciated!

[@modelrc9500]

Sounds like water pump

[@ct1762]

yes its running lean either from an air leak on the high speed needle packing, or, most likely, the float isn't dropping. time for a carb rebuild. nothing to do with the water pump!

[@GatherYourNuts]

@@ct1762 Thanks for your diagnosis and potential solutions. I appreciate your expertise. I'll dig into ASAP.

[@franclebec7577]

Real wonderfull vodeo many many thanks from frence I got the same problem and I think it will be same issu this video will help me a lot thanks a gain à votre santé :-)

[@jonathanoliver1851]

I have this motor on my little John boat. I can’t get it to run without the choke out. Any thoughts?

[@BrandonsGarage]

Clogged main jet? Clean carburetor.

[@jonathanoliver1851]

Brandon's Garage ok thanks.👍🏼

[@jonathanoliver1851]

Brandon's Garage do you know where I can get a new gasket for it?

[@sethgabbard7705]

Yeah go onto Marineengine.com and buy a kit

[@RonMillbrae]

@@sethgabbard7705 why hello seth

[@JBOutboards]

Hey brandon. I have a 73 evinrude 4hp. The throttle keeps moving to the stop position when the motor is running. Could you tell me what needs to be done with this issue? Thanks

[@Just-InTimeRepairs]

I think they sell new bushings for the base of the throttle handle pivot point on the case. That's my guess for this issue.

[@rianvoight7841]

I have the same motor but mine is a 75 and can’t find the kill switch

[@craftsmandude8916]

Rian Voight just put the throttle lever back all the way to kill the spark on it

[@zitomartinez731]

Where could I find a prop for this same motor?

[@charlyhernandez6363]

I have the same problem in the same motor, where I can buy the replacement parts?

[@BrandonsGarage]

Amazon, eBay, boat.net, ,marineengine.com Reference charts are at everythingoutboards.com/links/

[@jacobphillips6203]

What fuel mixture do u do

[@johnbladykas4454]

If reed valves are leaking put a piece of glass in front of the carburetor see if spitting gas out

[@ct1762]

it wasnt. that gap in the reed gets closed when the crank case is pressurized from running. rarely do i see reeds go bad, and when they do its because some genius revved it up without backpressure.

[@madmanist]

Some people should Not work on Anything.

[@brucepoore8553]

I have this and case , wondering where can I sell it

[@BrandonsGarage]

ebay

[@outboardfixer]

Never seen ANYONE spin those low and high speed needles like that. Screw needle in til it stops or seats and ONE turn out for high and ONE AND A HALF for low THEN fine tune it. MAYBE a QUARTER turn at a time.....

[@BrandonsGarage]

aint nobody got time for that!

[@outboardfixer]

@@BrandonsGarage Well that's how they are set...period.

[@jimcatx3090]

I’m glad I got the evinrude 6hp fisherman that’s things a pos

[@coreymohn05]

What does the speed knob do?

[@nickl7603]

looks the exact same as my 69 4hp johnson

[@BrandonsGarage]

Yup! Ignition system is the only major change.

[@nickl7603]

what oil mixture do you use for it? i couldn't really find anything online from Johnson saying what oil mixture to use

[@LaMiaAutoWrapping]

pls can someone tell me pls what year is my outbord i just cant find it out :( this is Serial number: B 61575

[@LaMiaAutoWrapping]

48B36E B 61575

[@BrandonsGarage]

Get that off a Johnson/Evinrude outboard, or a Mercury/other? If Johnnyrude, was there any more numbers before that one? Can use the serial number to look up model/year information. Its a common misconception that you can.

[@LaMiaAutoWrapping]

oh dear friend that one i have with that serial number i posted is evinrude, i tryed to find what year they are made with no luck :(

[@rgboyte]

Wow!