[EP10] Evinrude 225 Tune Up & Test Run

In this episode I fix a few small running issues and perform a factory reset of idle and timing parameters (link, synchronisation and ignition timing) on the Evinrude before taking it for a test run.
This series features the semi restoration of a very cheap Haines Signature 530F in need of a lot of work. It aims to educate people on how to perform good quality, but very budget orientated repairs and modifications to all things mechanical especially boat building.

[@JohnDoe-le8fy]

Amazing series of videos on this project! Absolutely love it and really appreciate documenting so much, very hard to find information condensed, thank you so much!

[@huddleberryfin]

Great job. Looks amazing too!

[@DMF351]

Great work, enjoyed you build. Your a good tradesmen.

[@AnarchyEnsues]

Finally, been waiting for this video 👍🏻

[@frisko3000]

Often wondered how you were getting on. Great video man.

[@CRN8091]

She turned out pretty sweet.I had a Haines signature 470f, great little boats.

[@digsonline3473]

That was such a good build series. I learnt tons. love your attention to detail. What a boat. Really hoping for another build soon...nice work!

[@cheapthrillsgarage]

Thank you, videos are running about 18 months behind and I have already sold this one and bought another so stay tuned!

[@digsonline3473]

​@@cheapthrillsgarage comforting News! cant wait! Hoping for another haines haha

[@darrellhobbs1898]

​@@cheapthrillsgarageHey if you don't mind me asking could you tell me that if idle is still high or low after all the other adjustments how do you raise or lower the idle speed. I was told that you adjust the idle by the black cigar looking piece under flywheel. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@cheapthrillsgarage]

@@darrellhobbs1898 Yep you’re correct, adjusting that is changing the timing which control the idle speed. Idle quality is changed by the idle fuel screws in the carbs.

[@darrellhobbs1898]

@cheapthrillsgarage thank you sir for your time and help....

[@garymcneil2216]

Nice outboard love the sound from it.👍

[@cheapthrillsgarage]

Gotta love old school OMC V6 growl

[@magnumopus00b]

Nice job! Where you down load the check list for reseting the motor?

[@lewisjeffreys9175]

That's a lot of hp for a little 5.3m awesome!

[@herecomethelankfords1596]

Did you disable the VRO and run pre-mix?

[@ggw7948]

What is the fuel hose diameter going from the fuel rail to the carbs? Those are the last ones I need to replace.

[@cheapthrillsgarage]

5/32". Use genuine ones or approved rubber fuel line only.

[@gregsmith8032]

If you install fiber reeds they let more air in and idle will be lean

[@skeeno29]

Great Videos dude can you tell me where you got the Manual from please.

[@cheapthrillsgarage]

Ebay

[@Charcoal300zxTT]

Any chance you would share a link to that downloadable manual?

[@cheapthrillsgarage]

I tried to find it a few weeks ago again and it’s gone

[@brandonsmith606]

I had some reeds come apart and seize mine was it difficult to do

[@cheapthrillsgarage]

That's rough

[@drewheadley2118]

What size/type of prop are you running?

[@drewheadley2118]

Answered my own question by watching. Thanks!

[@dancaptain2055]

Beautiful

[@wilsont1010]

Any video of the engine running in the water?

[@cheapthrillsgarage]

I'll have another one uploaded soon.

[@paulgalpin6740]

Not running it on the water?????

[@mitchellsmith4152]

He probably was going to change the impeller anyway and thought preserving the impeller would be pointless.

[@gregsmith8032]

7 seconds no water/ water pump compromised all carb models and on the lean side idle screws on carb need 1/4 turn out if sneezing it’s too lean check all bleed hoses

[@Turbotalkin]

Whats your fuel mileage?

[@cheapthrillsgarage]

1.35km/L at cruise

[@Turbotalkin]

@@cheapthrillsgarage what rpm do you crusies? I have a evinrude ocean pro 200 I just got trying to get an idea of what I gotb here

[@cheapthrillsgarage]

@@Turbotalkin Loves 3600-3800 but planes at 2800

[@cheapthrillsgarage]

@@Turbotalkin 5500rpm it tops out at

[@cheapthrillsgarage]

@@Turbotalkin 2800rpm cruise, economy is the same from 2800rpm to 4000rpm

[@valkyrie6926]

You shouldn’t NEVER turn over or start your motor without the motor being in water or earmuffs and water running to it! There is a tremendous amount of heat buildup from the motor right off the bat from turning the motor over and trying to start it!! Hence, outboards are a WATER cooled motor!! Means having water running to the motor before turning over or starting!!! Just saying!!!