Johnson Evinrude 6 HP Shift Handle Removal

[@danielrobert7181]

So happy to see you working back on small motors since your info is cardinal to us shade tree mechanics.

[@sethgabbard7705]

Man. Got a deal. Picking up an old Evinrude on Saturday can’t wait.

[@davedunsmore6231]

are the 2 x 4 leg lift available for rh mount? that would suit my bench set up better, in the uk it would be 4 x 2 but not sure if the part number changes

[@samtate1260]

That was the hardest shift handle I ever saw hope I never have problems like that I would probably throw it in a bomb fire 🔥 thanks for the videos

[@jackmahogovv]

That thing was a mess. Have you tried a "shake and break" tool? It is basically an impact driver that you connect to your air hammer. It beats down on the screw while you just turn it out. That thing has saved my life more than once while tearing apart some old outboards.

[@timwalker3157]

I think I will add some axe handle to my broken shift lever. It’s the only blemish on my 1970. A sore spot for sure. Otherwise the rest of it works fine. You are right, it seems to be common. Alas!

[@jimc6481]

Like your channel Brandon....shame the shift handle broke on ya....still a good learning how to channel, appreciate your humor as well. Thx!

[@txnickel]

After watching this video you've convinced me to go buy vice grips

[@troysmith2795]

My thoughts exactly. Motor runs great, don't think it's worth that head ache.

[@markcooper9033]

Love the non-hydrated sense of humor 🤓👍

[@jamesread11]

You should get an impact driver for some of those screws

[@TheSlimSchuler]

Hey! Great video! Got a question! That link from the shift handle to the shift rod, which you broke the screw in, I'm currently trying to assemble this same engine and dont have that part. Do you k ow where I can find on online? Ice looked and looked but no luck. Thank you

[@ChippyOZ]

search "0395022 Shift Rod Lever and Bushing"

[@jamesmichael3998]

I would have had it purring like a kitten, what a waist, Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

[@jamesmichael3998]

That sucks I was looking for a way to loosen a shifter shaft identical to this but not totally destroying everything connected to and around it, I just brought 2 of these 6 hp a 68 and a 72 one of the shifters is really stiff to move back and forth after watching this I think I'll try a little heat around the shaft housing, it looks like when you bent down to pick up the hammer drill bit you must of hit your head and got really mad and hit the crap out of that poor shifter handle. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

[@Outboard1boats]

Does the shift handle Slide right out when you take off that bolt underneath??

[@Justin-tp3lr]

Do you have a video on how to remove the steering bracket on this motor? I have a 1972 evinrude fisherman 6hp which I assume will be the same process. Mine broke right where the handle pivots up and down.

[@paralyzedlife8763]

Mine to. I just got one yesterday and mine broke at the hinge point. Idk how to fix it

[@larrysmith5422]

Enjoy your videos, just recently found your site. Sorry you weren't able to salvage more out of that little motor. Brandon, I have a 1992 40 HP, VRO, L Shaft, Johnson I inherited. It starts, idles smooth for a short time, then stalls. If i use the electric primer I can get it to run indefinitely, as well as shift it into gear and throttle it up, but still have to use electric primer occasionally. Any ideas ? Is it the problem with the carbs (2) ? Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thanks !

[@BrandonsGarage]

Probably not in the carbs, Usually, in a non VRO engine, that's a sign of the fuel pump going out, or an air leak in the fuel lines. As your VRO is probably keeping up just fine, I would replace all the fuel lines first. I have an older video showing doing just this on my 1990 40 HP.

[@larrysmith5422]

Thanks Brandon ! I'll watch your video and replace mine. I'll let you know . how it goes !

[@timtacner]

Love the channel. Addictive. I have a 25hp (1981) the shift adjuster pin under the power head has seized. I yanked the power head but can not get that adjuster out. It is the stainless rod that connects to the upper shift rod. I see an e-clip, pulled all that. I am stumped. Damn thing is about to be a anchor, barnacle collector,

[@randyclary8144]

I’m jealous I would love to have your steel I’m probably too old to start trying to learn enjoy your video kiddo

[@martinbeville7295]

I realize most of the time you're in a hurry, but believe me when I tell you.. heat is your best froend, I won't on these Motors down without it....

[@TonyGingrich]

Wow. I should consider myself lucky? I've seen other vintage owners make comments about how the shift levers are frequently broken. I recently acquired a '66 as an unexpected tag-along with a purchase of a fiberglass boat and trailer combo. After replacing the water impeller and cleaning the points, the motor runs very well. Of all things, the shift handle is in perfect condition. (I'm on the lookout for a hood and low speed knob.)

[@BrandonsGarage]

Where are you from? and how bad is your current hood? Are you after a mint hood, or just an average hood?

[@TonyGingrich]

@@BrandonsGarage No hood currently. But I found a guy about 2 hours from me who claims to have a seized '68. I'm headed there this weekend to check it out. (I'm in south MS).

[@TonyGingrich]

@@BrandonsGarage Hey, off-topic question: I'm looking to rebuild motor and carb. Looking at 2 of the most popular parts retailers online, it seems '68 Johnson models are the oldest I can find new parts for. Judging by the available diagrams, it appears as though those parts (gaskets, seals, etc...) will fit my '66 with no problem. Can you confirm that from your experience?

[@bongsoun5683]

Yo Brandon, I have an evinrude 6hp starts fine but while in gear it only shoot about half of the rpm while throttle is wide open. But in neutral it full throttle fine .. any help ?

[@dyrdek]

Throttle cam sleeve could be broke.

[@pm270100]

bit of heat LPG or map works well

[@WoodGuy]

Love that tool, two ex four.....lol.

[@grolvinzuniga6595]

Friend, you have an engine document, I have the same engine and you do not have a purchase document and I want a similar one to make the documents again.

[@PaulVLamb]

May I suggest an inventions that's been around for awhile... a propane torch.

[@zook909]

How did you get into building up and fixing motors?

[@BrandonsGarage]

Being broke, and wanting a boat. It really is that simple.

[@-Viceroy-]

That is a record for snapping bolts. Normal to snap 1 or 2 when removing the powerhead, but snapping allmost everyone.... Sour looking motor

[@BrandonsGarage]

Yeah, its doesn't happened very often luckily.

[@davekimbler2308]

The handle cost more then the motors worth ! Lol. I have 2 broken handles and 1 outboard with a good one ! So the odds are 2/3 of the handles are broken off ! Lmao.

[@superbeebaby1]

Hey kids, heres a video on the wrong way to remove a shift handle!🤭

[@arthurcarreiro5276]

Do u sale parts for 6 hp johnson 1975

[@BrandonsGarage]

maybe? what do you need?

[@jimcatx3090]

I know you probably have no patience and taking your time if u just use some map gas and shock the bolts you can get most of them off without breaking them

[@BrandonsGarage]

Agreed, Had the powerhead of been any good, I would have done just that. However, as it was already seized; I didn't care. Now the shift handle is a different story, I should have taken more care, and I paid the price. There is some good to come from this video; if someone is watching this and has stuck bolts, maybe they won't do it like I did. I guess what I am trying to say is that even in failure, there is a lesson to be learned.

[@simongkay]

Absolutely brutal. The way you treat machines shows no respect, patience or understanding. Before you got your hands on it it could have been restored and run again - or at the very least been a valuable source of donor parts. But after your clumsy childlike butchering it was just scrap. I wouldn't let you within a million miles of any engine I own.

[@dfabeagle718]

You have to know when to say no... after you have done the same thing so many times, you tend to know when it's already junk. Nurturing and polishing a turd with a .100 deep gouge down the length of the bore is just creating a pretty door stop. It might run on a stand, but it would suck on the water. Maybe you are thinking like a hobbyist and wanting to spend 150 hours on a motor worth 150 bucks? In the parts game, you save what you can and don't let the rest of it eat any profit left in labor. These are far from rare. That said, I was thinking heat up the housing and let the PB-40 soak in the shift shaft. :)

[@mulespur4806]

You went farther then I would have I'm not that gentle I would have beat it with a BFH and threw in the junk pile.

[@joesharp5602]

I have been working on boat motors for more than 45 years. I thought it was terrible what you did to those parts. What is your point to destroy everything. Such a waste and terrible mechanical skills. Some things worth doing are only to be done right and you are not doing things right. Sad...

[@BrandonsGarage]

Terrible mechanical skills? That is an understatement my friend.

[@Bigrich0g]

I no this is about a year ago boat motor was it electric outboard ?