Johnson 15 HP Start Up!!

[@jciam5135]

WE WANT MORE OUTBOARD REPAIR VIDEOS! love your content

[@OmFishing]

On it! More soon to come! thank you

[@MrJustinWheeler]

I just watched your whole series on the 15hp rebuild. Awesome work. I enjoy the positive attitude you have even when things go wrong. I’ve been on the fence about trying to rebuild my 77 Johnson 140, but this has inspired me to give it a try! Thanks!

[@OmFishing]

Happy to help and as always thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck on your project, I am sure you can do it.

[@KHtally]

Man great job. Cool to see the old outboards going again.

[@OmFishing]

It took a little work but it runs great. Thanks for commenting.

[@morganfrmn]

I love your work and watch them all.

[@OmFishing]

Thank You stay well my friend.

[@stahmercraftworks9798]

Thank you soo much for this series you created. I feel so much more confident now in rebuilding my 15hp outboard, when the time comes. Looking forward to watching your other videos now!

[@OmFishing]

Great to hear! Keep watching.

[@natesok209]

I also would like to see a compression on each cylinder, and also thank you for this series... GREAT JOB!!!!!!

[@OmFishing]

Thank You. I was going to run it a little to seat the rings and then take a compression test. I will make sure I post it when I show the lake test.

[@OmFishing]

@Derrick Smiley I use marine batteries from Walmart. I don't use just deep cycle batteries because I use them as start battery too. If I was just going to run my electronics and trolling motor only. I would buy deep cycle. I can buy a new one every year or two and it will last the season. PS I always have at least two batteries on the boat.

[@charlesmeekins8535]

@@OmFishing could you please show some head gasket replacement s, thanks for the great videos.

[@paulfennell01]

If I were to use a group 24 deep cycle to start the 1990 evinrude 9.9 I have wouldn't.the rectifier charge it back up?

[@ericstraka2990]

I have a 2003 60 go mercury with a cylinder at 60 psi your series makes me want to rebuild it myself. Thank you

[@OmFishing]

Thanks for sharing and be sure to let me know how it goes. Stay Safe.

[@JuiceboxJrr.]

Really pulled a 3 stooges move at the end lol. Great job

[@hellohellohello6847]

Well done mate :) just watched all of them. Phil, UK

[@OmFishing]

Thanks for comment! Stay Safe.

[@joeadams1225]

Jai guru deva , om !!! I am inspired !!!

[@OmFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay Safe.

[@austinlassitter1114]

Very nice. I started with the first video and have now watched the whole series of videos on this rebuild. Awesome job and as someone else mentioned you always have a positive attitude. I have a 1986 15hp evinrude. I gave 100 bucks for it and it was locked up. I got it free and compression is 85 on one cylinder and 90 on the other. I'm considering rebuilding it soon. Your videos will be of much help.

[@OmFishing]

Awesome, thank you! be sure and let me know how is runs.

[@carllane8262]

Another great video. A update on my 1976 25hp Johnson. I finally got it running yesterday Thanks to you and your videos. This was my first project like this. Thanks again

[@OmFishing]

It is good to hear that your motor is running. That is a good feeling when we fix it our self. Stay Safe!

[@johnfoster8328]

Great video again. loved the bit you left in at the end. Look forward to seeing the next one.

[@OmFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Fireship1]

Excellent job OM! She purrs like a kitten!

[@OmFishing]

I am very pleased that it runs so well. Thanks for watching!

[@sammysandwich100]

Great videos! Your videos have helped me immensely. I am in the middle of rebuilding my 15R78B, it has suffered from the salt water. Thanks for the great content.

[@OmFishing]

I like those old Johnson's they were good motors. I had one I bought new. Most of the time used it in Canada fishing for Northern Pike. Good luck on your project. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffreywhicker8947]

I like that test tank, so easy 2 make and tilt the motor in and out of

[@OmFishing]

I made that years ago. I use that because when it is empty it is easy to move. You just have to make sure it is secure before you fill it with water.

[@chrismccartney8668]

Great videos showing all work and what to not forget..

[@OmFishing]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay Healthy!!!

[@Goodellsam]

I enjoyed the series. I am a 2 stroke novice.

[@OmFishing]

I like the old two stroke too! We can keep them around for a while with just a little work.

[@danielrobert7181]

Your videos are all very informative and I'm longing for a new one ! Hope everything's fine with you.

[@OmFishing]

I will be posting after the holidays. Hope all is well your way. Thanks for asking.

[@danielrobert7181]

@@OmFishing You just made my day, well in reality, you made my month !!! Regards,

[@dbentley2195]

Well that white shirt will be a grease rag shortly lol. Looks like something I would do work on grease with white shirt. Like your videos keep it up.

[@OmFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay Safe!

[@brngrofdeth]

Thanks for everything but would have been nice to see the improved compression results. Regardless, much appreciated! Love and blessings from Ontario Canada.

[@OmFishing]

Next time! I had a person come up to me when I was getting ready to run the motor and made me a offer to buy it. I could not say no. It was a done deal.

[@brngrofdeth]

@@OmFishing Awesome job. I am sure it was fine. Much appreciated!

[@martinbeville5915]

I have a question.. there are 2 bottom seals in bottom bearing coupler.. why you didnt replace both of them? Keep the videos comming brother..😊

[@anthonyjinson4839]

Do you have any tips on replacing a broken steering swivel on one of the 15’s. I’m trying to find info on the net, but I’m not seeing anything and I’m not sure where to start. Thank you. Love the videos!

[@anilbaksh9962]

I have a 1974 Evinrude 15 HP very similar to this one and it has not been started in over 12 years. I might restore it or just sell it , but I want to get it checked out first.

[@DosPaisasFishing]

My hat off to you sir. Very good job!

[@OmFishing]

Thank you for the kind words. Stay safe.

[@nickkelly6486]

Amazing videos thank you sir very educational

[@OmFishing]

Thanks for watching.

[@-Viceroy-]

It's alive!!! Nice job

[@OmFishing]

I will say it was nice to see it run so good.

[@jodido7804]

Excellent, congratulations

[@OmFishing]

Thanks for watching. This was a nice project motor.

[@a154610]

Awesome work. Thanks for making the video.

[@OmFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay Safe.

[@davidelton8860]

Great job!!! That was a labor of love on your part! :)

[@OmFishing]

I want to rebuild a old out board to see if it would last as long as new one when I am done. If the out board performs like it did when it was new. If I get a thousand hours out of it. That would make it worth my time. I have always been told that a outboard is only good for a thousand hours. That is way a inboard is so much better. Captains that I know that run out boards use both of them to get off shore and only use one the rest of the day. Then the next day use the other one. This way the get twice the time out of them.

[@davidelton8860]

I didn't know that about outboard's life span....I would guess that it depends on it always having the correct oil/gas mix, a good working water pump, and of course salt water vs. fresh water. With all the work you have put into that 15, I think it would outlast a new one hands down. Back then, those motors were made to last. I have a 1961 Johnson 10hp on a little 14' aluminum V-bottom here that runs great. The fellow I bought it from just did the regular things to it over the years, and she does love her 16:1 oil mix:) Cant wait to see your vid of that 15 running on a boat :)

[@alexgoodfellow1423]

Awesome glad you got it going very informative

[@OmFishing]

Happy to help. Stay Safe on the water.

[@bravowhiskey88]

great work

[@OmFishing]

Thanks!

[@oring137]

Enjoyed the videos on the 15hp. My throttle is very stiff. I think it is the arm assembly. How can I order as new one

[@OmFishing]

Be for you order a new one I would disconnect the linkage at the engine and turn the throttle. I had one that was real stiff. It was the plate under the flywheel. I cleaned that up and end of problem.

[@aboubillelbay9327]

Nice job. Thanks for all information

[@OmFishing]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@aboubillelbay9327]

@@OmFishing please, how to remove or to take off a hard bolt on my evinrude 9.9 , because it's very difficult.

[@Geovar128]

Hi I have a 1989 evinrude 9.9 , that wasn’t running for 25 yrs plus. Found impeller completely broken up, replaced. Motor runs but it’s exhausting a milky oily substance? Any idea what that is? I replaced the seals on the lower unit. It seems to come from the motor area down the exhaust to the prop area.

[@phillipmorris1334]

how did you install a hitch on your john deere. I have one just like yours and I would like it to move my boat around in the yard like you

[@OmFishing]

On the front of my John Deere 485 it has a reciever that will except a 1"x1" square hitch. It is the same size as my Ford Explorer. It just slides in and you put the pin through it. It was on the mower when I bought it. I think yours should have it.

[@phillipmorris1334]

@@OmFishing it does thanks

[@javierc.salazar512]

@@OmFishing I've got one of the 1"X1" square hitch if you need one. Came off my Explore, Don't need it anymore.

[@OmFishing]

@@javierc.salazar512 Let me know how much it would be to ship. It might cost more than a new one. Stay Safe Brother!!

[@javierc.salazar512]

@@OmFishing Will do brother, take care. You're probably right brother.

[@Mr0001jack]

Great series - Thanks so much 🤪😊‼️

[@fleetwin1]

Sure hope you put sealer/grease on those screws....Was the water tube grommet OK? I'm sorry you pulled that driveshaft out of the white gearcase, now you have to mess with getting those shift detent balls back in place. How the heck did the prop shaft seals get like that? Sounds real nice buddy, can't wait to see her on a boat purring away...

[@OmFishing]

I did use sealer on those screws, I have had to many problems when others didn't. The water tube grommet looked very good. I made sure I was easy when handling the exhaust tube and water tube. I have no idea how the seal got like that in the lower unit. The bearing look good. I have went this far I was ok with the prop shaft pulling out. I did not try to stop it. I did fine both of the detent balls and the spring. The way the rest of the build went I wanted to be sure the lower unit was ok too. I was pleasantly surprised when it started and sounded so good. Next I am going to put it on the boat and take it to the lake.

[@fleetwin1]

Cool! Like I said, the original style upper water tube grommets were best, so I'm glad you left it in place....The replacement grommets get crushed in salt water... I can't remember just how those detent balls get reinstalled, perhaps it is not as difficult as the ones used on the 30-35 models....Can't wait to see this beauty on the lake!

[@mmuller3233]

Fine series, I wonder if the cylinder compression numbers improved with the rebuild? Overall a 9 out of 10.

[@OmFishing]

Yes the compression came up after break in to 109 lbs. Thanks for watching.

[@raul_gonzalez305]

Great stuff! Always learning from these videos

[@OmFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting!! Stay Safe.

[@livingfreeadventures6916]

Wondering if you can tell me where you order parts from. I was considering buying a 1975 johnson 6hp outboard. But looking around online . No one seems to carry parts for this one. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks for the cool videos on this video.

[@OmFishing]

I would try boatnet.com I have had good luck with them. Very slow shipping!!

[@addictedtofishing7080]

Great work sr

[@OmFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@marceloluizcavalcante3203]

Maravilhoso professor obrigado pela ajuda.

[@OmFishing]

30 / 5,000 Gracias por las amables palabras.

[@shawnchannell984]

I hope your doing ok. Haven’t seen any new videos for a while. Bless you

[@OmFishing]

Thanks for asking. I am fine. I am getting a few outboards together to go through and I will show every step of the way. Stay well my friend. and God Bless!!

[@peterchong4168]

Hey I’m rebuilding a 9.9 right now and these videos are extremely helpful! Can you tell me what your compressions were after your rebuild? I want to know what my goal will be.

[@OmFishing]

After I was don't with the build the compression was 109. I was thinking that after the rings seat good it would go up. I wanted 120.

[@bradalden8347]

When are you doing a lake test with that motor. I would love to see it run

[@OmFishing]

I have it mounted to the boat and ready to go. I am just waiting for a nice day to get out there. I stopped on this to help a friend and the weather got cold. First nice day I will get it out out there and post a video. Thanks for watching and asking. Have a good holiday.

[@shelleywhite9716]

I need help with a 1992 15hp Johnson.....It will start but it won't stay running....can you possibly give me any advice????? I also have a 1966 6hp Evinrude.....changed the water pump...tested it and it works great but when I put the lower unit back together it won't pump any water out the pee hole....have used compressed air to blow everything out and still nothing....I really could use some help....getting so frustrated with both motors......thanks

[@OmFishing]

On the 15 hp it is possible that the ignition coil is getting hot and breaking down. You did not say how long it runs before it quits. Most of the time it is in the carburetor or the linkage settings. That is what I would check first. On the 6hp I would check the upper water tube grommet make sure that the tube is in it and there is a good seal. You probably already change the lower grommet with the impeller assembly kit. I assume you made sure the gear case works so you know the drive shaft is turning. Hope this helps. Thanks for commenting and watching.

[@cramos6638]

I have a 30hp evinrude outboard. It smokes alot. Do you recommend a 2 stroke oil you have used before that doesn't smoke. Thanks for your help

[@OmFishing]

I have used the Brand Quick Silver. I like that and it does not smoke. I get mine at Walmart

[@cramos6638]

Om Fishing thank you. I’ll seen it a couple of times. I just thought it maybe cheap oil. I’ll give it a try

[@LivetofishOutboardRepair]

Seems like she runs great just wondering what the compression was on EachCylinder also how would you break in this motor ? like a new one?

[@OmFishing]

I was going to just follow the manufactures break in procedure for a new engine. After the rings seat I will run a compression test. I will post a the information on the next video.

[@LivetofishOutboardRepair]

Om Fishing how do you know when the rings seat? How many hours will you run your break in period?

[@OmFishing]

@@LivetofishOutboardRepair I always run them about two hours. Just take it easy most of the time about half throttle fist hour and the second hour short times of full throttle.

[@tpainter81]

How do you get that water tube to get in that small hole. I can’t see anything. Does it help to have lower unit off? I got mine back together and wasn’t pumping water up that tube.

[@OmFishing]

It is a lot easier to connect the tube to the bottom of the motor when installing the lower unit. Trying to set the engine on top the tube and line up everything else would be a job. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay Healthy!!!

[@glennwebster4822]

i have a 1974 25 hp Evinrude had been running good,, now,, after pumping up bulb it starts good but after a couple of minutes it dies,,if I keep pumping the bulb it will stay running,,, does that sound like a bad fuel pump or what else should I look at ??

[@OmFishing]

The fuel pump or the fuel line has a leak some where. If the fuel line looks good and the o rings on each end look good I would say fuel pump.

[@tonybruno7848]

That's an exhaust tube for a 9.9. Did you up the HP. On that one from a 9.9?

[@OmFishing]

On the Johnson 9.9 and the 15 they use a lot of the same parts. I think that is just good business. I know of lots of companies that do the same thing. I did not change it.

[@davidm3126]

Hey I was just curious when you started this motor the compression test you did was at 60 and 70. Which you said was bad. What is an OK compression for that motor? I am curious cause I was looking at buying a 15hp johnson in the 70s. It has compression of 70 and 75 other cylinder. But it won't stay running

[@OmFishing]

Any time the compression is under 80 that is getting low. The big factor is if one cylinder is a lot lower than the other.

[@Michaelhanley15]

Bottom seal/driveshaft guide causing motor to get really tight.. anyone know why?

[@OmFishing]

When you say gets really tight. Does this happen when the lower unit is installed or when the unit is off. If the lower unit turns free when off I would check the drive shaft pin not seating properly if when on.

[@Michaelhanley15]

It happens when lower unit is disconnected. Just the little seal/guide on the bottom causes the motor to basically lock up if I torque it to spec... I have no idea why.. I have two lower seal/guides that ive tried and they both lock it up. Is there some-sort of spacer or something that im missing? Thanks

[@OmFishing]

@@Michaelhanley15 What year and model motor is this?

[@Michaelhanley15]

1975 15hp johnson

[@Michaelhanley15]

Update: changed crankshaft fixed it Thanks for your time

[@francimasaza8749]

Vaaaauu, super, great, many thanks....

[@OmFishing]

Thanks for watching and Commenting.

[@sbuzz5889]

great thanks no bs i like it

[@OmFishing]

Glad it helped Thanks for commenting

[@chrismccartney8668]

Great Video all u need to know...

[@OmFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@outboardfixer]

Did you do a compression test on this engine??

[@OmFishing]

I did a compression test after it was put back together. It was about 100 on each cylinder. I was disappointed. I thought it would be around 120. I will check after I run it for a while. I will let you know if it comes up.

[@outboardfixer]

@@OmFishing 100 before break in is GOOD I would say. I restore and repair vintage outboards...seen lots of them run PERFECT at 85. Thanks for the great video and your response.

[@pedrostevenramirez313]

Como hago para carbiar el aceite del motor johnson 40 necesito de su ayuda gracias

[@OmFishing]

Si está hablando de la unidad inferior, retire el tapón de drenaje. El tapón se verá exactamente igual al de la placa de cavitación. Luego, drene el aceite. Coloque la manguera de llenado en la bomba de aceite en el orificio inferior y bombee el aceite hasta que salga por el orificio superior. Vuelva a colocar el tapón en la parte superior y luego retire la manguera en el orificio inferior y vuelva a colocar el tapón. Gracias por ver.

[@pedrostevenramirez313]

@@OmFishing entonces solo se le cambia el aceite que viene en la turbina y ese mismo aceite sube hasta el motor

[@OmFishing]

@@pedrostevenramirez313 182/5000 Lo sentimos, no estamos en el mismo tipo de equipo. Estoy hablando de la caja de cambios en un motor fueraborda. Creo que me preguntas sobre una motocicleta. No estoy familiarizado con tu bicicleta.

[@donyabatts1333]

I have a 15R77M Johnson motor that I purchased a year ago that's been giving me a hard time, it won't idle. Ive been watching alot of your videos for pointers. Do you sell your outboards somewhere after you fix them?

[@OmFishing]

When I fix up the old outboards I so far I just let family and friends use them. Selling them would make a lot more sense. That old 1977 Johnson motor you have is a good motor. I had one of those when it came out new. We went to Canada fishing every year. What have you tried so far. With a little time and patience your motor will idle fine. The Johnson 15 HP Start UP video you watched that motor will run in the tank until you shut it off. Just keep idling.

[@donyabatts1333]

@@OmFishing thanks for the reply 😊. watching your videos I was able to rebuild and clean the carb with a kit, replace the fuel pump, replace the fuel line, replace the power pack, new spark plugs, replace the water pump with a kit, fresh gas and oil with ring free plus yamalube. When I can get it to start, It'll run if I keep the throttle maxed out but soon as I let off it bogs down and dies.

[@OmFishing]

@@donyabatts1333 If it was mine I would go back through the carb. I have rebuild the carb and took it back off and be full of debris. Check the float height for sure. Make sure all ports are clean.

[@donyabatts1333]

@@OmFishing I'll try it again

[@MegaEVOLUTION10]

I’m needing a bit of help. How can I contact you

[@hallobyebye699]

Nice rebuild! Going to check mine soon. But I gotta ask yah something What do I need in orde to make a short shaft out of a long shaft outboard. Hope to see more of your great content!

[@paps69shed]

A hacksaw for the copper water tube and the shortshaft driveshaft

[@DriftmanX]

Like the gift that keeps on giving lol oh how painful

[@OmFishing]

That has been this build from the start. I could not believe that one motor could have so many thing wrong at the same time. This is like the movie the Money Pit.

[@DriftmanX]

Om Fishing well on a side note. I want to personally Thank You for all the knowledge you’ve put out. It helped me to revive a 90’s 48spl that had bad timing, badly clogged carbs, idle was out of sync, hardly any spark, sludge fluids, and the whole nine yards. But she runs great now at idle speeds and wot never missing a beat

[@javierc.salazar512]

Finally brother you gave birth, great job. What's next open water test. Take care brother and stay safe Don't forget y'all flu shot.

[@OmFishing]

I will definitely make a video on the water with this motor. Then show some compression test numbers. Yes Harvey I will get my flu shot. Stay Safe Big Brother.

[@alfredomontellano4912]

How can I communicate with you

[@OmFishing]

email me at [e-mail] Be sure to let me know on you tube that you emailed me. Sometimes I get a lot of them and I can't read all of them.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I have watched and subscribed to your channel ever since i got my first boat back in the fall of 2018. Your videos were (and are) a huge help for me to get my 1965 Evinrude 6hp running and I thank you for that. I featured your channel in my latest video that I put up today. It's a video about what I did right and wrong with my old boat trailer - but I have a section of the video about your channel. I try to feature another KZbinr that I like in each of my videos now. The video I just put up is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ7Ul6yaoZaEp9k I hope you don't mind :- )

[@OmFishing]

I am glad that it has helped keep watching and Stay Safe. Thanks for commenting!!