1979 Evinrude 35hp Part 3, She rips! Come join the fun. Its running as it should. What went wrong?

We finally get this Evinrude on the water in spite of myself getting in the way. We has a good shake down run. Let the fishing begin. I also try out a couple new props to see what works best for the banana.
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[@michaeltooley7573]

YEA!!! The Banana finally runs like it should!! Been watching from the beginning! You did a great job on the refurb of the boat, motor work and presentation!! Love your video`s! You have a great personality and I will continue to watch! Great job!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stephaniehuffman3007]

Awesome video man I've been working on bringing back the exact same motor only remote steer u have helped me more than you know

[@donnabrowder2431]

An awesome, beautiful boat....a great restoration. I love the old Glaspars and Glastrons. Richard, age 78 in Virginia

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Hey, thanks for watching and commenting. I like the old boats too. My newest boat is a 18' 1976 Starcraft that I have on the water.

[@mmuller3233]

A great update, thanks and worth the wait.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

It was fun to finally have the Banana get up on step and move like I dreamed it would. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@johnmccarthy7931]

Michael what made the video good was the mistakes. Explaining how and what to look for when doing the job. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Jimmyzb36]

Those OMC outboards were under rated imo. Good Job!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

They are! I really like the simplicity of the design.

[@64samsky]

Mike, I always enjoy your videos, thank you!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad you like them!

[@brucesherman5625]

Thank you for all the great information with this project .Job well done :) .

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@seriksson9721]

Thank you.

[@connormcclenny809]

I have a 1981 Johnson, I was facing the same exact issue (with that collar on the butterfly linkage). I was about to throw the thing in garbage because I simply couldn’t figure it our. Once I did figure it out, I could get everything out of the outboard that was suppose to be. I guess those collars just slip with time because my collar was in the same exact place. Fantastic motor and I love it (now)!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Great story, thanks for sharing. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@jerrydarr7743]

I enjoyed a lot of the information of what a 13 -14 and 15 pitch on a prop meant and how to figure out which one can you on my outboard motor thanks a lot keep up the good work😊

[@helicopterjohns]

Congratulations on a nice build.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@k6outdoors]

Great video, love the drone footage

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tjport1980]

I love the bow roller ! It’s on my want list

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

It turned out great. Not cheap but should last decades.

[@snakemadness1439]

She definitely looks like shes GETTIN IT !!! NICE

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

sure does, would love to put a 50hp on it.

[@reedmanus7777]

I enjoy your videos. I’ve enjoyed he same hobby for 10 years. I keep the same craftsman set with me at all times. . I will say the 35 is a little different than the 20-30hp blocks. Exhaust port is much larger than the others. Timing can advance a little more as well

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

That is awesome!

[@penny200100]

Did It Like A Boss, Mate!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Like a Boss, love it.

[@TheNockingPoint]

Hello Michael, Love that bow roller. The link to the merchandise brought me back to your channel.

[@TheNockingPoint]

Congratulations on getting the flying banana rippin!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@buddybaumann528]

If you make money all power to you.good job buddy.

[@danbrown9096]

Just watched you put the screws back in this carb bowl. Just a suggestion. Use a little blue Locktite. I didn't when I rebuilt the carb on my Johnson 35 and the vibration from running worked the screws loose and the bowl almost fell off the carb and I had to get towed back to the dock. Not fun!

[@hobbytechtv7007]

That thing running like a champ I need one lol 😂

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Runs soooo good. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@mikedurhan9941]

Michael, I'm not saying you made a mistake, but it appears in the video that you set your throttle plate at horizontal with the motor in neutral. It should be done with the motor in gear so that the plate will be horizontal at wide open throttle. Hope I'm wrong, but you may want to check that......... Thanks for another great video.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I will check it out.

[@reedmanus7777]

Correct this should be done in gear. Throttle lock keeps it from advancing to wide open in neutral

[@ssss-lw4gn]

this video helped me out alot. im new to old outboards. i have a 80s 25hp jhonson with a very similar carb. I replaced fuel pump and cleaned carb, but still bogs down. wont go faster than 6mph. finally a detailed video on adjustment and linkage on a carb. I need to check my float now too. thanks

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it helped

[@ssss-lw4gn]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina have you ever had to replace that stiff wire from the throttle linkage to the carburetor? I adjusted as far as I can go but it still doesnt open butterfly all the way. Looks like there is a plastic piece worn out on cam follower that is connected to that wire. Im not even sure what all that stuff is called or where to get replacements

[@jorgennorrman4023]

The cool thing is that you learn from your mistake's in life. I really like your awesome Hawaii shirts mate, and the a little better video this time ;-))

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad you like them!

[@dbcooper692]

Jorgen Norrman sounds Norwegian??

[@MsJon52]

i am going to check your other content on the dory as i can not remember if you fitted trim tabs to the hull, i know you have trim on the engine but i believe you can purchase the cheaper fix and forget type, with hydraulic rams, that will stop the purposing, enjoyed the vid and content.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

No trim tabs. If I am solo I need to drop one hole on the trim and it smooths right out.

[@chriseisele9969]

Great videos hey Michael if I get a green boat similar to your may I call it THE GREEN BANANA. 😆

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Go for it!

[@larrymcbride9837]

I put a set of carbs on a 175 Merc & never tightened them up. it started & ran but fell on its face when opened up. my dad chewed my butt for that but lesson learned

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

for sure. Thanks for sharing.

[@genesloan3175]

That 35 hood looks new....great success! No laughter with float in upside down....if it fits, it must be right, yes?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

LOL yes sir. Thanks for continuing to watch even when I make mistakes

[@genesloan3175]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina wouldn't miss any of your videos....detailed and educational, and humor, to boot!

[@wendellholmes523]

I am glad to see someone else can put a float in upside down, I did that trick and it didn't work for me either..

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

LOL yep your not alone. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ericeiler7016]

Thank you for the great contact Michael, can you do a video on adapting a man overboard lanyard style kill switch to old outboard’s? With your help I have revived to Johnson outboards a 6hp and a 9hp both 1965 models

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I will be doing on in an up coming video. Thanks for the suggestion

[@gennarodimartino5777]

Rodan trolling motor has those pieces that you're looking for good job on the motor

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

They have a nice trolling motor. All the dealers are in Florida and they are out of stock. Thanks for the tip.

[@johns.6570]

I have 1976 35hp short shaft, with 10x13 on a inflatable, made 34.7 mph, with 10x11 31mph, 10x15 32mph, 10x13 seems best for this engine.

[@richardcranium5839]

also on the float on the steel there is a tab bent 90 degrees. thats a drop stop that hits on the housing by the needle valve so the float doesnt drop too far and stick.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Noted, thanks for watching and commenting.

[@charliebilicki6827]

Yes I've done it on a 25 hp evenrude

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

cool, thanks for watching

[@RN67POST]

Those old Evinrudes really run! Props really interesting on difference, is that a custom paint on the motor cowling?? I like the look! Nice work 😬

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Yes, it is! The person I purchased it from said he dad painted it. Did a great job on it.

[@gillgetter3004]

Live and learn, easy fix anyway! I’ve done some stupid stuff. That’s how you learn.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

For sure, thanks for watching

[@darrylmcleman6456]

For comparison I had a 1983 Sangstercraft 20 ft. hard top and it weighed 4000 lbs with 165 mercruiser I/o. P.S. Great bow roller!!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Very cool!

[@kenwalter4559]

Great video. I have an 1982 35 hp evenrude that I think is the original motor for my 1982 Bass Tracker I. Gonna try the timing link adjustment to get a few more MPH from it. I cureentlt hav a 13 pitch prop and i get about 26 mph with my son and i on the boat. Maybe ill drop down to a 11 pitch.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

If you are getting 26 mph that's not bad at all. 11 pitch will get up on step faster but watch your rpms.

[@kenwalter4559]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina Thanks, it originally had an 11" pitch prop on it and it ran pretty well. Do think.a 4 blade would help?

[@mikedurhan9941]

Also, (geeze, I hate to sound critical - please don't take it this way; just trying to be helpful) my 2000 OMC factory spark plug chart shows the electrodeless plugs recommended only for a 1976 35. For 1977 and up, the QL77JC4 is the recommended plug. 1977 is when the 35 got the full power-pack ignition. So, your 1979 should have the QL77JC4 set at .030" according to the OMC chart. L77JC4 is fine also if you don't have electronics and it costs less. The Q plug is a suppressor plug, so as not to interfere with electronics. Hope this helps. Thanks for the great videos. Looking forward to the next one. Mike

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Interesting. I just when by the parts guide on marine engine.com

[@mikedurhan9941]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina I know. Whatever you do is fine with me. Just wanted you to know what the OMC plug chart shows. Keep up the great videos, by all means. They are great. Mike

[@mikedurhan9941]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina For what it's worth....... I just looked at it now - the Champion Spark Plug Guide for Evinrude Motors on Marine Engine.com. 1976 35hp: UL81C. 1977 - 1997 (2 cyl) QL77JC4 or L77JC4. Take care. Mike

[@johnnywitt1290]

Enjoy your videos. Do you ever work in older Mercury motors ? I refurbishing or restoring a 1963 13 ft. Boston Whaler. I am planning on putting a 1984 35HP Mercury on it. Will be watching for a motor like this.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I currently don't have any Mercury's that size. I have a couple of 10's I will be working on. They will be similar in some ways. Seems like the Evinrude's and Johnson's are more popular around here.

[@ct1762]

instead of looking at the carb butterfly bending your neck to see if it's horizontal, pop a toothpick in the throttle shaft roll pin on the outside and adjust so its perfectly vertical.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Sound like a great tech tip, Thanks for sharing and watching.

[@badgerbob2226]

very nice job . keep the videos coming. can you put a link to the front roller? now iam heading back to the lake for a week. have fun and keep boating.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Just added it. It's a link to eBay for it. He has fast shipping. Thanks for watching. Just thinking about you yesterday and hoped you were doing well.

[@badgerbob2226]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina thank your a winner,

[@gdamtbnms]

MOTOR LOOKS GOOD! The drone footage is super clutch my dude! Thanks for subbing to my channel also! Keep those videos coming!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks! Will do!

[@leesmith5419]

Great video glad to see that boat running it look like you were doing faster than 22 but still a great video nice boat

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks 👍 and thank you for watching.

[@psi23k]

😂😂😂 that's gold 👍

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks for watching

[@darrylmcleman6456]

You are probably aware that round about 1990 they started to rate outboard HP differently than in 72.Rated at prop rather than crank or visa-versa. I replaced a 70s 35 with a 92 Yamaha 40hp and it had much more oomph!!! P.S. With a more modern 50 hp you would get up on plane quickly and be able to throttle back considerably and stay up on plane without motor being maxed out.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I'm looking for a 50hp for it. When I find one for a good price I will be doing a swap. Thanks for watching

[@ct1762]

change occured for OMC's at 1986. most other manufacturers as well from 84-86. this was done to keep pace with Japanese imports.

[@tomwagner2984]

Can you tell me what the amount of compression was that you had in cylinder?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I honestly don't remember. Should have been around 110 or higher.

[@tomwagner2984]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina okay Thank you. Do you have a video on how to adjust the throttle handle so that it lines up with shift and slow?

[@garyrichard2177]

Forgot to mention that mine is a commercial unit

[@richardcranium5839]

any idea what you were turning for rpms? a tiny tach would be a nice addition to your tool box and you can dedicate it to one engine or keep it in the toolbox to use on whatever. the difference in props on takeoff is in the slip. you got me doin the hawaiian shirts too. now i'm way too sexy lol

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I will look into that. Kudo's on the shirt

[@ct1762]

its shouldn't be slipping/cavitating if thats what you mean when getting out of the hole, unless you drill vent holes in the side. a lower pitch is going to be faster out of the hole because of pitch.

[@walterquick8649]

70 would be better! whats the rating? i Have 35 abd 25 jonny Thanks for the fun and lessons

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I bought it without a motor but the guy I bought it from said he sold the 50hp it had on it.

[@petersheamorris4852]

WHEN YOU OPEN THAT BOWL OF FIRST THING I SAW WAS THAT FLOAT WAS UPSIDE DOWN THE FLAT PART WAS ON THE BOTTOM AND NEEDED THE GROOVE PART NEEDS TO BE ON THE BOTTOM

[@kennethcashnerlll6912]

Leave the air box off then the motor can get air easily and run faster.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

thanks for the tip

[@fink4569]

I have the same engine any this has been helpful. My issue is it bogs at full throttle

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Timing could be off or it's starving for fuel on the top end. How old is the fuel pump?

[@fink4569]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina not sure looks like it's in good shape.

[@charliebilicki6827]

Plus float needs to set no less then 3/4 in in an evenrude jhonson

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

good to know, thanks for watching

[@garyrichard2177]

Have a 1985 40 hp Johnson looks semantically to your 35 hp . I don’t have a air box, you wouldn’t have one I could buy

[@dncndan1]

Where do you buy your shirts at?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Amazon

[@Kirky64]

"A Mercury sighting", lol. And just like Bigfoot, is in a low focus area.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

hopefully more in the future.

[@keithslade9379]

slotted head screws!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Ok, thanks for watching

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

292 lol 😂

[@allensnook7760]

Hi mike love Your stuff now since you have a new pup named mercury after planets or motors do you have more pets named pluto and uranus? Yeah i know everyone has one named uranus!! Everyone knows the saying too!!!ha,ha,just joking with ya!!keep up good work.snooky pa.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

motors

[@allensnook7760]

I knew the pup was named for the boat motors just saw an oppurtunity to poke some fun there.

[@brianr561]

Looks like your bow eye is loose. At the very least it looks like it could leak.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

It would appear lose but it doesn't wiggle at all. I may smear some silicon around it just as a precaution.

[@markhayden3462]

If a man has never made a mistake he's never worked on anything.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

True words my good man. Thanks for watching

[@jessiemathews3957]

looks like you need a biger motor

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I want a 50hp, I'm on the look out for one. Thanks for watching.

[@jessiemathews3957]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina ive got a 50 and a 60

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

@@jessiemathews3957 are they tiller steer?

[@jessiemathews3957]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina no they have controlers might be able to convert to tiller

[@marcus123841]

You should engage gear first it’s designed not to open much in neutral position

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks for watching

[@dbcooper692]

twenty minutes of commercials per hour on TV and they are all "Woke".

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Ok, Thanks for watching