6 Hp Johnson Evinrude Carburetor Rebuild - READ COMMENTS

This video details how to disassemble and rebuild a 1979 Evinrude 6 Hp Outboard Carburetor. This video applies to all Johnson / Evinrude 6 Hp Carburetors from 1954 to 1979
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[@6StringCafe]

Excellent video. Thank you. From this video, I have a carburetor soaking right now. Will watch again later for re-assembly.

[@creativeboredom9481]

Thanks to this video I'm back on the water. My 75 Johnson 6hp that I use on my 20ft sailboat kept stalling at low idle making it hard to dock, when I dismantled the low idle jet the gaskets were deteriated and rotten replaced complete kit including float and now runs like new. Much appreciated it's thanks to people like you, that KZbin has value.

[@thisoldoutboard]

Thank you!

[@kekq3525]

Sorry to hijack your top comment, if anyone is having a problem with fuel making it to the engine after carb rebuild behind the drain plug is an orifice plug that can escape cleaning from chemical soaking. you need a flat head screw driver that can fit the drain plug width and ease the brass plug out. I spent 6 days only being able to get the engine to run for short burst on carb cleaner. removed that plug put a needle through it (green/grey oil build up came out) shot it clean with carb cleaner.....motor finally runs. hope this helps, seen this on other forums and no one comes back to say how or if they fixed it.

[@steveelford97]

This was handy man, thank you! Those metal caps are called Welch plugs btw.

[@freespacexl]

Thanks for the great video, gave me confidence to rebuild my 1977 carb. Yes, have picked up the high speed gasket on the center brass bit as commented below. Thanks again.

[@spencerabdo9868]

This video is exactly what I needed. Thanks a million.

[@alansmith2203]

Thanks for taking the time. I have a 4 hp 1999 2 stroke Johnson. You answered some questions that i could not get resolved by manual or other sources. So, that helped a lot.

[@beerggls]

11:40 An important thing to mention is that the welch plug should be initially inserted into the hole convex side up, that way when you seat it in with a hammer and punch it will flatten out and seal itself against the inside diameter of the bore.

[@1234phil12345]

Thank you so much man excellent tutorial

[@edwardhill6945]

Couple of tips, the flat metal piece is known as a welch pug. Secondly, DO NOT snug up the brass nut, (gland nut in OMC lingo), before installing the needle valve, (slow speed adjustment). If you install the needle valve before installing the carb on the motor, you may not have room to get the carb in place. Install the carb into the engine. Then slide the gland nut over the needle valve. Then turn the needle valve into the carb as described. It will go in very easy. When you hit light resistance, back it out 1 1/2 turns as an initial setting. Then tighten the gland nut slightly, just enough to provide resistance to turning the needle valve. Once you get the motor running nicely, you can tighten the gland nut a bit more. The video says to snug the gland nut down, then install the needle valve. If you do that, the needle valve is quite resistant to turning, & you can’t tell when it seats “lightly”. The gland nut compresses the two small O ring, (packing washers) that you inserted into the bore where the needle valve goes, you only want it tight enough to make an airtight seal, but still allow turning if the needle valve.

[@michaelamans2780]

Great how-to video, thanks for posting.

[@vicpantaleo5704]

Awesome help!! My old motor is now running great - thanks

[@thisoldoutboard]

Good deal. Thanks for the note

[@jimhurlbert8422]

Thank you so much this helped me a lot!

[@Rich3553]

Really great job ! Thanks !

[@ryanterry6700]

outstanding tutorial. Now I'm off to rebuild my carb!

[@caninparks4928]

Awesome video, thankyou my 1971 6 hp getting a carb rebuild and this was very informative. You should warn people about the poor quality of many carb rebuild kits

[@ronthegunman5724]

Thanks. Great video. My carb , is now back in business 🇩🇰🕺

[@nunomascarenhasribeiro]

There’s a jet in the bowl behind the drain plug. Motor won’t run if this is clogged. And speed needle adjuster needs cork washer packing.

[@keithsage7258]

I have a 77/2 HP that I am rebuilding. Looks pretty easy. Now all I need is a rebuild kit.

[@aatuvaan7563]

Video about the WOT- carburetor timing adjustment would be appreciated. Every time the carb is removed the wot timing is most likely not exactly the same anymore. Also many DIY guys don't understand the importance of the wot timing on these engines and usually do it wrong and then complain loss of power or excessive fuel consumption

[@ericbedard7219]

Good video !!! These metal caps are called welch plugs :-)

[@davidburke557]

Great video

[@andrewrichards5503]

great job mate nice break down,will add one you may have overlooked ,,at 4 mins in you remove the drain screw from the bowl or dish of carb,,there is one more jet inside that whole were that screw came out use a light and look,it feeds the main primary jet, and that passage always has trash in it,or tarnish it is the low point of the carb,be sure to pull it out and scrub it out good,I use a welding torch tip cleaner ,on jets ,they fit many jets or fuel pills,,But just wanted to add that as you did a great job ,but if that low passage and screw are not removed and cleaned ,may contaminate a rebuild or cleaning,,cheers mate well done

[@mikevaughn3804]

Thanks Andrew i missed that on mine, it was clogged up.

[@brianwoodard233]

He is young but good.

[@Mario-lt7zx]

Sorry, you forgot to remove the main orifice plug, (shared for high and low speed), which is in the float chamber. Also the 2 or three packing washers from the low speed needle hole!

[@Boscovius]

Ya. I came here to find out how to handle the packing washers.

[@ogamhunter]

Awesome video, My float was cork type and solid. Can I use the one like you are using, in this video? It is a plastic after market one like yours. Wish I found this video earlier, I've done over hauled the carb and still doesn't want to run.

[@fatalflaw9807]

I just bought a boat that came with a 6 HP Johnson. It purred like that proverbial kitten.... until I dropped it in the river! Now it doesn't even pretend to start. I'm semi-handy with tools but I'm not sure how to approach the problem. I watched some of your other videos, I don't have a flywheel puller and would be reluctant to use it anyway since there are small cracks in the flywheel. Any suggestions??

[@Britcheflee]

isnt there a thick seal/washer which sits on top of the jet inside the bowl?

[@trishacooper4189]

Johnson Evinrude OEM Outboard Carb Kit with Float 439071

[@blueback21]

the sierra kit comes with a black rubber rounded washer, where does that go?

[@danheerts7738]

Thanks for the video. I just picked up a 1966 6hp Johnson (CD-23e). Can you tell me how to adjust the "Rich/Lean" knob that sticks out the front of the cowl, near the pull starter? I think you called it the low speed needle. Mine has a nob on it that you can adjust it Rich or Lean. Not sure where to set that at. Thanks

[@thisoldoutboard]

forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/engine-frequently-asked-questions-faq/171717-carb-needle-adjustments-for-asorted-carb-variations-by-joe-reeves?t=167352

[@danheerts7738]

@@thisoldoutboard is my carb on the old 6hp a single adjustment, or double??

[@vincentsmith6728]

I looked at the carb again. And you must have just forgotten to add the nozzle gasket. Thanks for the video.

[@thisoldoutboard]

Thanks for the catch! I just watched it again and agree. Hopefully your catch will help others out.

[@nitrojunki4249]

I thought I saw that to. Glad I read the comments.

[@thisoldoutboard]

Gary yes I messed up. I just added “READ COMMENTS” to the title of the video so people are aware

[@edwardhill6945]

@@thisoldoutboard Yes, that gasket is critical. Also, I didn’t see you replace the packing inside the low speed needle. You need to place those (usually 2) inside right at the start. Don’t tighten down that 7/16” nut yet. Install the low speed needle, then slightly tighten the gland nut. The inside of the passage where the low speed needle goes is tapered. As you tighten the gland nut it compresses the packing washers, making for an airtight seal. You only want the gland nut tight enough so the low speed needle doesn’t self loosen. If you crank the gland nut to much,MOU will never be able to adjust the low speed needle via the plastic knob. Good video otherwise

[@vincentsmith6728]

Did you have a nozzle to port gasket on this carb. I did not see one but the schematic shows it on the part sites?

[@thisoldoutboard]

Vincent it should be on there. If I missed it in the rebuild that’s a foul on my part

[@thisoldoutboard]

I’m pretty confident it’s on there because the motor runs great

[@maxhall1534]

I rebuilt mine 6 weeks ago. Had it running beautifully with a bucket of water. Finally go to put in water & it starts & immediately dies. Couldn’t get the bulb to stay full and hard , fuel was pouring out the bottom plug hole on carb bowl. Insane. Somebody removed the plug. Does anybody sell just the bowl plug?

[@ryanterry6700]

will the starter need to be removed to remove the second nut that holds it on?

[@thisoldoutboard]

Hey! Great question. I didn’t have to remove it completely but yes you will have to loosen it to some extent if not completely. Check out my other video on how to do that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3uxZmp9hLCdb5Y

[@ryanterry6700]

I can't thank you enough!

[@marcodipaola22]

Will it work if you don’t have the gasket washer for the high speed needle valve?

[@thisoldoutboard]

It will not

[@marcodipaola22]

@@thisoldoutboard that explains my troubles.. it disintegrated and after that happened it sounds like its running on one cylinder .. need to buy me a carb kit

[@bhrtbanjaluka5935]

HELP,,,I put a new fuel pump..new seals..hose,,cleaned the carburetor...but there is no FUEL on the fuel pump.NO PULS PETROL..johnson 6ks 2t..1969...cd-24

[@mikes3060]

I have gas pouring on my carburetor on my 6 horse Evinrude when is running. Any idea what's causing it thanks for your time

[@thisoldoutboard]

Hard to say. Rebuild it again. Check float and seal / welsh plug interfaces

[@francisplourde3392]

on voit le carburateur assemblé et ont voit le joint du nedeel jet a la droite de ca main qui na pas installé .😊

[@snodgrassgerald2352]

What’s a good parts supplier for old outboards?

[@thisoldoutboard]

eBay, MarineEngine.com, twincityoutboard.com

[@snodgrassgerald2352]

Thanks

[@Andrew-pm6xj]

Which kit should I get if I don’t know the year on the motor. I just got it

[@thisoldoutboard]

Sierra 18-7043

[@ryanterry6700]

I've rebuilt the carburator but the motor will not run at full throttle it just dies down. If I let the gas run out it picks up at full throttle. WTH??

[@thisoldoutboard]

Ryan Terry you have to adjust the carburetor. Best to do this on the water. Instructions here: forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/engine-frequently-asked-questions-faq/171717-carb-needle-adjustments-for-asorted-carb-variations-by-joe-reeves

[@superbeebaby1]

Forgot the gasket between the high speed jet and the lower bowl. Cmon man..

[@samyates7598]

Hi. I need a carb for a 1977 6HP Evinrude. The one I have is damaged. Previous owner screw in needle valve and snapped needle off in orifice. Then tried to drill it out. Do you have, or know where I can get a spare? Even the top half would suffice. Thanks.

[@thisoldoutboard]

Sam Yates you can use this link to find the part numbers you need to search ebay. www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1977&hp=6&model=6704M&manufacturer=Evinrude&section=Carburetor

[@samyates7598]

I have looked there but the parts are obsolete and they don't deliver to the UK.

[@thisoldoutboard]

Understand. Try this mom and pop shop. www.twincityoutboard.com I’ve had good luck with them and they might ship to the UK

[@Mark-wx1ho]

Will another 6hp carb work. I have looked at the models from 1975 to 1979. The only difference I can see is the cam roller. I wonder if they will fit and work ok. Thanks.

[@thisoldoutboard]

I don’t see why it wouldn’t work

[@vincentsmith6728]

If you put it on this carb there is no way for the gas to get to the nozzle

[@thisoldoutboard]

When I get a chance I’ll rewatch the video and get back with you. I’ve slept since I’ve done that

[@dylanlysaght3052]

Great video again,, pure lifesaver,, just to be safe,, is this link the correct kit for a 1965 Johnson 6hp? www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WHW4QHT/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A23MTL1LIY6YXM&psc=1 Thanks..

[@francisplourde3392]

mauvais montage il na pas installé le joint de base du nedeel jet , na pas démonté le main jet de la cuve de flotte na pas fait de teste de pression pour validé le pointeau, ca ne fonctionnera pas. va fonctionné foule riche.

[@Everydayprojects365]

Wingogo PN 439071 includes float