The Rebuilt 1964/63 Evinrude 40hp...Will it Run?

I didn't even have to do the "Evinrude Dance", but I sure did get wet feet. Still need to figure out the kill switch. I thought the throttle plate under the flywheel activated the kill switch. But maybe that's not a kill switch. The wire on the pressure safety switch seams to kill only one cylinder if you ground it out.

[@alnbaba]

Good for you Ed it fired right up and ran and did all the important things, now for the test on the water. It started quite easily all of your hard work paid off, your daughter was just as excited as you.

[@rustyedmoore]

eastcoasadventurous my daughter has been involved in this process since the beginning. She is my little motorhead. My son is the brains and she is the brawn. Thanks for watching and commenting. Later

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Just checking out the 40 again ! That powerhead is in nice shape

[@mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff]

Those old Evinrude motors have nasty torque! Gotta love them

[@rustyedmoore]

mikes hobbie's and random stuff yes they do. I got get some seats inn the boat and take her out for her maiden voyage. Stay tuned. Thanks again watching and the sub. Later -Ed

[@striketheiron6339]

Hello Ed. I just came across your channel. Great job on the rebuild. My son has a 1963 16' Owens with a 1963 40hp johnson super seahorse. We're in the process of repairing the transom and checking to see if the motor will run. Thanks for your videos.

[@rustyedmoore]

Thanks for watching!! check out This Old Outboard...he is really good with the old Johnsons

[@nashguy207]

Yea it started and ran Great Job ED I know you must be happy and relieved to see it running A little tuning and it will be ok I think. Now for another fun job (not) rigging up the steering cables and the throttle and shift linkages LOL Good luck have a great week. God Bless!!!

[@rustyedmoore]

nashguy207 WHEW!!!! It Runs!!!! Controls look challenging but they can't be any worse than aligning the rod caps on the rods. LOL!!! Thank you for watching this SAGA and sticking with me. You have been very encouraging through the rough times. Later

[@MicahsMotors]

Hi nice motor! I have a 1970 evinrude big twin 40hp that was giving me “the sneeze” set your needle at 1 1/2 turns out and work form there then should be a great runner!

[@sabretech2001]

Hooray Ed! For awhile I though that you were smash the thing into little pieces, but this is a much better result.

[@rustyedmoore]

sabretech2001 Yes there was a lot of frustration but it made up for it when she fired up! Got to cut the fuel/ oil ratio I killed off a lot of Black Flies though.

[@mrwatsonn]

Hey Ed, really enjoyed watching your progress on the rebuild. I did have to search for this video though, I think you accidentally added the wrong video to the playlist instead of this one. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@rustyedmoore]

Ill check into it. Thanks for watching subscribing and commenting

[@tectalabyss]

Hi Ed.Sounds great.Awesome job on the rebuild. All my best. Bobby

[@rustyedmoore]

Bobby Tectalabyss still need some adjustment and maybe decrease the fuel to oil ratio from 10:1 LOL!

[@tectalabyss]

Hi Ed. just a wee bit to much oil :) I think when you get the gas and oil mix to the correct setting it should run better. and have less carbon build up. All my best. Bobby

[@fishingwithfilitsa]

Nice video

[@davessmallenginerevival2847]

She sounds good definitely sounded better at the end

[@LivetofishOutboardRepair]

Ed, I thought you did a great job with this rebuild. My Son and I were working on a similar model 40 hp Johnson. It had one lower cylinder (bottom) like yours but seem to come back with 105 psi in both after running awhile. I was wondering if you were able to get it out on the lake? If so do you have video of the boat at full speed. I would be interested in knowing what the compression values were after break in too. Thanks again for the entertaining and education videos. Keep them coming.

[@LivetofishOutboardRepair]

I just forgot to mention your videos of the rebuild were excellentr for advice on my big twin 40 project. Thanks again.

[@2wheeledairhead712]

Way to go Ed!

[@rustyedmoore]

Doug Lambert I doubted that I could put it all back together, but with all your help....Its a Runner!!!!

[@2wheeledairhead712]

Don’t worry about the oil in the barrel or the smoke. Even when tuned perfect you get that nasty oil in the barrel. These motors are gas hogs and polluters, but I love them! BTW 2 strokes don’t need lead in the fuel so don’t waste money on an additive. They also run fine on 87 octane. I don’t like ethanol in the gas but run it all summer because it’s cheaper and run the non ethanol in the fall so it’s winterized with no ethanol.

[@rustyedmoore]

Doug Lambert good to know. What do you mix your fuel at. Some say 50:1 on a full bearing motor, but that sounds lean to me.

[@2wheeledairhead712]

50:1 is all you need and it will still smoke and leave oil in a barrel. These motors don’t clear out in neutral in a barrel. When put in gear on the lake and run wide open it will clear out in a hurry and not smoke near as bad.

[@2wheeledairhead712]

Your kill switch should simply be 2 black wires. Both wires are from both sets of points. To run the circuit would be open. To kill both wires would connect to compete the circuit and the points ground each other out. Very simple for someone of your knowledge and know how👍

[@rogeroconnor5182]

now to fine tune it and finish hooking things up. the water was murky because the exhaust was below the level. water coming out = water pump is doing its job... bet you can sleep better tonight,lol

[@rustyedmoore]

roger oconnor Yes sir! bung plug in the water jacket, better wiring job. Need to figure out kill switch. Thank you for all your input, guidance and encouragement. Don't think I could have done it without the my subscribers and all your knowledge. Later -Ed

[@user-dq6pe9ti7j]

Good motor !my motor johnson 40 hp 1969 from Ukraine)))

[@rustyedmoore]

Great Motor! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@user-dq6pe9ti7j]

@@rustyedmoore good luck

[@ericstrom2047]

Hi Ed, I just picked up a 1970 40hp big twin evinrude. I got it running but I'm not seeing any water peeing out. I'm running it in a large trash can full of water. I'm thinking that I might not have enough water in the can. How deep should the lower unit be submerged?

[@dansw0rkshop]

Did you make a video of it on the water?? I also have a big twin the same year and it works great. I had to do very little to get mine working.

[@rustyedmoore]

Never made it that far. Guy came along and needed it more than i. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@kodibassInsideoutboards]

Fantastic, Good job mate, keep'um Going! Luv'd Vid. kodibass

[@rustyedmoore]

Thanks, luv your vids too.

[@danielpomeroy]

Really sucks BRP discontinued Evinrudes, one of the first outboards produced.

[@rustyedmoore]

@@danielpomeroy they always get rid of the good stuff. Thanks for watching commenting and subscibing

[@fabianbird6796]

I was wondering why my big 40 twin was so hard to pull start mine doesn't come with electric start I did rip it apart last winter I couldn't really find nothing wrong with my motor and doesn't really seem to suck up the gas from carb but it doesn't fire up when I spray quick start I did change the coils on it twice and plug I was gonna try new gaskets I don't know if that will help you have any ideas what's happening with my motor

[@mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff]

The chooch boys the chooch! Yeah he did!

[@rustyedmoore]

mikes hobbie's and random stuff thanks for watching commenting and subscribing.

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

Your motor is Post 63, it has a Hot Air Autochoke. The 1964 is a bit of an oddball as the choke solenoid is designed as a choke Pull Off, not the usual Choke on, That difference was changed to the usual mode of operation in 65.

[@rustyedmoore]

Thank you for the info and continued support of my channel.

[@Buckswoodshop]

Nice

[@rustyedmoore]

Bucks WoodShop it's taken me 3 months to make a motor from 2, but it freekin' Runs. Happier than you can imagine. Thanks for following along and especially the words of encouragement. Later

[@Buckswoodshop]

Ed Moore must have been cool knowing you got it done!

[@rustyedmoore]

Bucks WoodShop Yes it's better than drugs, slower...but Better!

[@TheFrogfeeder]

I just picked up a 62 lark 4 today. the Solenoid is shot, I guess I can just jump the starter like you did here, before I start buying parts?

[@wish2fish37]

Nice old engine Ed..I am working on a 1969 skitwin 33hp and the fuel connector on the motor does not have the the spring type like my newer motors,just a pin type with holes in it,probably what you have on this one.Do they take a different fitting on the hose to the tank or use the same as my 1985 motor.Thanks

[@rustyedmoore]

Many times the oring will leak fuel. I suggest buying a new connector that fits the pin type. Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing.

[@marlonzelaya5676]

I have the same boat with the motor can u make another video to explain where the motor wire r connected to the electric box from the boat I got my boat from some one who tried to fix the motor so he disconnected every wire out the boat

[@rustyedmoore]

Sorry I sold the boat. Thanks for watching.

[@alnbaba]

you should have 2 wires on the kill switch nut from what i remember from my 62

[@rustyedmoore]

eastcoasadventurous I will look in the book maybe it will show something. Thanks for watching and commenting. Later

[@finpainter1]

time to go fishing

[@rustyedmoore]

finpainter1 Amen Brother!

[@issui2]

Nvm I figured it out . Thank you so much for your help

[@rustyedmoore]

Great! Ill try to help. Just have to bare with me and my work schedule.

[@mattschannel1502]

I have this engine and i have an issue with it it does not crank with the spark plugs in only when I take them out it will crank over its pull start any ideas what it could be?

[@rustyedmoore]

Could the plugs be too long and hitting the piston. If it was electric start I would say you had a week starter. Check your compression maybe its too high. Maybe its got the wrong pistons or rings. That's a weird one. Hope you get it figured out. Thanks for watching commenting and Subscribing.

[@mattschannel1502]

@@rustyedmoore I changed the spark plugs as they were the wrong ones but deffo not hitting with the new ones it is very strange iv asked a few people and all saying its strange ivgot a video on my channel

[@wish2fish37]

Also, did you use an aftermarket cheaper fuel pump on this or an OEM?I need to get a replacement and the $12-$15 dollar ones on the web kinda scare me alittle.

[@rustyedmoore]

I went with after market one. Seams to work fine and bolted on with no issues. Thanks for watching. Commenting and subscribing.

[@wish2fish37]

Thanks..

[@issui2]

So you pull out the pin. then pull the lever that releases the engine tilt?

[@ThePrestige4u]

My Lord , Ed . That was painful to watch . Oil mix should be 50/1 , the oil today is MUCH better than in the 60's . Watch a video on carb adjustment . Don't just start cranking those fuel/air mixture screws , 1/8 of a turn makes a huge difference .

[@rustyedmoore]

Yes I was little brutal but this was my first boat motor. I am starting to learn. Thanks for watching commenting and Subscribing.

[@wish2fish37]

I have been also, trying to figure out a possible issue with the help of "this old outboard". I cannot get my throttle control to go to and stay at the start position.The shift lever that goes up and hits the stop assy up under flywheel stops it short .I thought it was hitting in the wrong spot due to it being bent.According to a guru on Marine engine he looked at a picture I posted and said it was correct. This old outboard has a forty he looked at and says it hits the stop at a different stop location.I can see yours barely when the camera comes around that side.Not sure though if your motor has a different stop assy attatched to the points plate which rotates the stop?I will have to check.

[@rustyedmoore]

If anyone can figure it out its This Old Outboard. He really good.

[@wish2fish37]

I have to get the pump and maybe Impellar since I am getting no water out that port in the back like your getting. Impellar looked ok when I checked it.

[@rustyedmoore]

Check your water ports for mud. Blow them out with air

[@wish2fish37]

Ok-I will double check screen on bottom of leg, but pretty sure that is all clear coming up to impellar.I actually put a hose on the copper water tube and turned on hose and nothing came out the hole on leg.There is a designed hole in copper tube and water shoots out of it when hose is on.I have blown air into the hole on the leg and can hear it come out copper tube I believe.I would think city water presure would come out the hole in leg where it is supposed to, wouldn't you?

[@rustyedmoore]

@@wish2fish37 when you pull it apart make sure water is flowing above the impeller. Take the thermostat housing off and make sure it getting their. Then check the discharge for any debris.

[@issui2]

I tried hooking up the battery but it immediately started turning over . Is that normal?

[@rustyedmoore]

With the ignition switch or solenoid you are just energizing the starter motor. I used my starter pack to fire mine. Its ok for now, but will want to hook up a switch and soleiniod at some point.

[@simeonjones7129]

Hey Ed. Thanks for your videos of the FnRude rebuild. Just bought one in London that looks a bit worse than your Big Twin was at the beginning. Was looking forward to working on it. Not so sure now!! I've gotta ask have you taken it out on the lake? You can't leave the story ending like that..

[@rustyedmoore]

Its a learning process for sure. Check out the KZbin channel This Old Outborard. He is pretty good with these old girls. Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing .

[@simeonjones7129]

@@rustyedmoore thanks Ed. Yes you turned me on to this old outboard. Yeah baby. So, any video of the big twin out on the lake?

[@rustyedmoore]

@@simeonjones7129 no lake runs this year. I took a new job on July 6 and they have me out of town quite a bit. Next spring for sure. Stay tuned for another Honda XR75 build and a Homelite Super XL925 chainsaw. Thanks for watching commenting band subscribing.

[@rustyedmoore]

@Derrick Smiley Yes you are correct! This Old Outboard Rocks! Thank you for watching commenting and Subscribing to both of us.

[@mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff]

Subbed

[@sethmorton8539]

How do you wire it to get it running please help

[@jesseloman6453]

Tell that kid to go inside Jesus

[@issui2]

How do you tilt the engine ? I can’t figure it out for the life of me?

[@rustyedmoore]

There is a release pin under the the back side of the engine.

[@issui2]

I’m so sorry if I’m wasting your time I know I have a Lotta questions but the lever that’s on the back and doesn’t really do anything could it be seized or is that normal would you be able to make a video showing how to raise and lower that specific engine? I’m truly sorry for how many questions I’m asking you’re just the only person that I know that has the same engine

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍!

[@rustyedmoore]

THIS OLD OUTBOARD Didn't even sing or dance for the F'bRide Gods! Now it's time to get some controls and seats and go fishing. Thanks for all your help and comic relief! Later -Ed

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

did you get a wiring harness with it. everything will be in your key switch. choke, kill, yadiyadi. knowing u, you'll probably make one! that vacuum cut-out switch was a pain in the butt on my 28 seahorse , mainly because of just trying to get the wiring schematic for it and not to mention exactly what it does (in plain English). hahaha

[@rustyedmoore]

I have some wiring from the Lark but nothing for the Bigtwin. I tried shorting out the vucum switch and even forcing the switch under the flywheel but she just keeps running. I have wiring diagram in the manual. Guess I need to study. Thanks again! You Roc!

[@issui2]

Hey I have the same engine . Does it run on 2stroke gas?

[@rustyedmoore]

Yes you must mix oil with the gas. I recommend non-ethanol gasoline and 32:1 using conventional 2 cycle mixing oil. If your using synthetic oil you can learn it out a bit. I mixed a little rich since I was breaking it in. Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing.

[@issui2]

And you were able to start it without the wiring hooked up ? I know nothing about boat engines and bought a older boat to refurbish so I may have a lot of questions. In another video you mentioned an evinrude group on Facebook?

[@issui2]

I defiantly need help with this engine. And you’re the only one I’ve found with the same exact engine. Any tips or anything at all would be greatly appreciated.

[@rustyedmoore]

@@issui2 yes you can start it without any of the wiring on the boat. You need to make sure the kill wire is not touching the engine so it won't ground out the ignition. You can bypass the electric choke with your hand over the carb. Check your compression. You need at least 100psi on both cylinders to have a decent engine.

[@victorremick9721]

LITTLE TWEAKING AND ON THE WATER YOU GO

[@rustyedmoore]

Yes sir. Still got to finish up the steering and get my seats bolted down. Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing.

[@finpainter1]

water was low not pumping

[@rustyedmoore]

finpainter1 you are correct it wasn't for a few minutes. Its hard to mess with carb and watch for water. My son and daughter get early distracted...I wonder where they get that from. Thanks for watching and following along on this adventure. Later