Breaking In A New 1987 6 HP Outboard and Compression Test

[@markrusso6401]

There's nothing wrong with cruising on the lake with a little motor you fixed or tuned up ,and enjoying the small things in life,witch is the splashing sound of water hitting your boat

[@walkertongdee]

Who said there was?

[@nabox1435]

@@walkertongdee a ton of people. Only care about fast and expensive things. Very few folks left who take it slow and enjoy.

[@josephm40]

And a cold beer.

[@dfabeagle718]

"Look at that guy in that slow little boat"... yep. Look at those guys on the beach wishing they were on the water. :)

[@-Viceroy-]

That brand new old engine purring so so smoothly. Somehow i would have expected the compression pressure to rise a little bit after the brake in.

[@gillgetter3004]

Had a 68 10 hp fast twin sold it years ago on a 12 foot Meyer boat. Saw it on the water the other day, still putting away!!!!

[@steveo7265]

I put a couple sand bags designed to hold down popup tents in the bow of my little aluminum boat. Helps offset the gorilla on the back bench.

[@whitey129]

I can't get over how crystal clear that water is... never seen anything like it.

[@BrandonsGarage]

Yeah, its pretty nice.

[@samtate1260]

I found a 1956 30 hp Johnson sat in a basement 50 years plus but The guy said he pulled it over every six months or so coils had completely fell apart but new ones and it started right up and very little hours because the paint on the original prop was barely worn compression was about that I believe

[@SluSharkND]

1987. Crazy times, even for outboards! Great video! Can you please share the make and model of your bimini top on your boat? That is exactly what I need for mine.

[@dantebondellio7582]

Love the videos

[@benkanobe7500]

That is an impressive library and the way all good mechanics should start their investigation(s).

[@Ian-qf5ny]

Shes glorious!!! If youd ever consider selling/shipping this let me know dude!! Haha. Also great informative vids in general!

[@mikehumphreys7074]

Hey Brandon, I will soon be installing a rebuilt powerhead on my Evinrude 1982 15 HP outboard. I’m curious, why couldn’t the outboard be broken in using a drum rather than cruising around on the lake? It seems like it could be easier to break it in prior to putting it on the transom of the boat. But if that’d be a mistake I’d sure like to know. I’d like to get that 10 hours completed as quickly as possible.

[@davekimbler2308]

Hey bud , I’m coming down to Quartzite Az. This week and is there anything you need from Minnesota in the way of parts or specific outboards ? I’ll be leaving here on Monday the 21st so let me know ! How many of those outboard stands do you have ready to go ? Lol

[@davidg1950]

Brandon, I have really enjoyed and got sooooo much help from your videos on Outboard motor repairs. But I am in need of advice on how to replace a bad port side water tube on a 1977 Evinrude 115HP with the double tupe water pump. I rebuilt pump and in trying to reinstall back on motor the port side tube missed the guide and it bent the tube and is now way to short to fit into the pump. Can you guide me to help on what I need to do to replace both tubes, Thanks David from Iowa

[@rwboutdoors8867]

When compression checking do you do with the carb butterflies wide open? And is there any reason to worry about coils while doing these checks?

[@fishingfool2644]

Which brand compression tester are you using?

[@davekimbler2308]

Do you have any parts to Frankenstein a motor ? That would be cool ! I know it’s been done but take a 50’s OMC and retrofit CDI and new style ignition along with a slide carb and fuel pump ! Or make a shallow water drive for one of your motors ! But make something like a Champion Racer would be fun !

[@steveaw5895]

We may be slow but we don't row !!

[@jimm1975]

Hi Brandon, just joined recently, I've got a question, have a 1960 Evinrude 18hp was wondering if there's a way to rebuild or refresh the lower unit rubber mounts, instead of buying them, because there expensive at 92$ apiece, I'm talking about the two that are located right under the power head on the lower unit

[@craftsmandude8916]

Take the part number and search on ebay for them used or new old stock, unfortunately there’s no way to refurbish them

[@PatrickLabelle]

Not sure how you managed to keep the gorilla out of the camera view on that small boat! 😂😂😂 Love your videos! 👍

[@VintageOutboardMan]

Shouldn't you ground the spark plug wires when doing a compression test? It's great to get to know the actual compression numbers on a new old Evinrude. It's a shame OMC never provided any official numbers

[@alexcameron3725]

Probably for liability or warranty issues

[@alexcameron3725]

Just bought me a 87 Johnson 6hp similar condition a little more used for $400. Only thing that worries me is several parts are obsolete but it got my flat bottom up to 17 mph

[@BrandonsGarage]

Yeah, the 80s were a weird time for little outboards. But hey, most of the important stuff you can buy new, and everything else can be had second hand. The engine will last you long while if somewhat cared for.

[@user-yu5ww6of7y]

Hello! tell me, on johnson J115TSLEUA carburettors are regulated? if so, how? maybe you have a video? Thank you!!!

[@haunter_1845]

I have the same 6hp Evinrude on an 8' Fiberglass tri-hull dinghy. It'll do 25 knots on a calm day. It's a very reliable motor if you replace the little tube in the carburetor with one more gas and ethanol resistant like FEP.

[@bebeslife4519]

Make a video! I’ve never a seen a 6 horse motor push anything that fast

[@allkindsaprojects]

Got an idea for a vid brandon as i have a 1990 50hp evinrude im rebuilding. Got the rebuild kit but cant find clearance to bore out the cylinder heads. Do a full rebore vid, it would help👍

[@BrandonsGarage]

well, it would also be a good demonstration of the connecting rod alignment tool.

[@benkanobe7500]

I didn't see it. Was the throttle set to "WOT" (wide open throttle)?

[@BrandonsGarage]

Nope, not until 2 hours of operation

[@zook909]

Wooo guest star in the video. Hey you said only using half available power... why is that?

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

It's part of the run-in procedure not to thrash the engine with full power or long periods of partial power without variations.... It allows the machined surfaces inside the engine to "hone" themselves smooth.....each surface e.g. crankshaft bearing. rubs against another e.g con rod big end and is especially needed in 2 stroke motors where the lubrication is provided by the oil being mixed in with the fuel, and both flowing through the engine...... By the end of the 8 hours of less than full power either continuous or wide open throttle runs...the engine, after warm up from cold, can operate at any throttle setting for as long as you want it to....everything is smoothed out...run-in.

[@bigears4426]

I didn't watch it all , but throttle must be open for a true compression test

[@mdorf61]

where did you get a new 1987 motor?

[@itsmewoodG]

He talks about where he got the engine in a previous video

[@burntman0331]

Dude I got my lower unit all put together and re sealed and I got a stuck bolt in my upper unit from when I initially took it off. Since then I drilled and got a stuck drill bit in there and don’t know what to do now

[@BrandonsGarage]

drill bit break? You could just leave it...

[@burntman0331]

@@BrandonsGarage that’s what me and my buddy were saying but I was a little worried

[@561arcadia]

What's the plug gap for that motor??

[@craftsmandude8916]

.030. 30 thousandths

[@thatstuff1826]

probably .30

[@Superhonda-z50]

Ever sell any of the outboards you get?

[@BrandonsGarage]

I try to, doesnt always work out.

[@Superhonda-z50]

@@BrandonsGarage Gotcha, well if you ever have anything in the 50-70hp range, I'm looking haha, a solid outboard seems to be difficult to find.

[@BrandonsGarage]

@@Superhonda-z50 Unless you are trying to sell one, then they are everywhere; usually for less than what you're asking, and probably better.

[@Superhonda-z50]

@@BrandonsGarage Where do you normally find outboards? Craigslist and Offerup haven't been fruitful. I got a Johnson 50hp that was advertised as running that ended up having a grenaded piston, parting that out, but no one seems to want Johnson parts lol. Haven't found anything since. Thinking about a repower but the backorder on them nationwide seems excessive.

[@steveaw5895]

@@Superhonda-z50 What year is the 50hp?

[@henrycole8705]

No shade or Bimini top on the Colorado? In summer? You will be cooked alive

[@BrandonsGarage]

Agreed

[@johncarlson8029]

If it's new it doesn't need a compression test. Put the proper break in mix to the fuel tank. And yeah i went to OMC school 86,87,88 in Parsippany NJ. Ed Runy was my outboard instructor

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

@@mikehumphreys7074 Do your own research but 50:1 is usual for a 2 stroke of this age for break in, and rumour has it that if you use the outboard infrequently thereafter, it might pay to keep it at that since with twice the oil in the mix, it coats the inside of the motor better for long term storage. Also make sure to use a marine 2 stroke mix oil, TCW-3 rating, as this is formulated for water cooled engines and has decent moisture inhibitors.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

@@mikehumphreys7074 Mike, why would you use less oil in a higher friction engine situation? Use the best oil you can afford...and a 50:1 mix....

[@TheFrogfeeder]

Ed Runy is the name of the principle in Ferris beulers day off...

[@benkanobe7500]

I know NOTHING about boats. What does an aluminum boat like that cost in good used condition? I have seen a couple that looks similar to it in all-white from Canada (I think) that appear to be plastic injection molded. Can any of you boat-knowing folks direct me as to what to look for trying to purchase a boat for doing just this kind of thing? I don't fish. I just want to putt it around.

[@hansslob6749]

At ran stationairy better in the tank than in the water

[@vitaliy1854]

Мона Лиза в классе 6(8)

[@joeq1839]

Thunb is click bait

[@juliasugden4045]

What’s your point?🤣