Wiring a 1976 and Prior 18, 20, 25 HP Electric Start Outboard

[@ReelSouthernOutdoors]

Just what I needed to get my old 25 HP wired up. Been setting for awhile and the wires had no insulation and broke into, so this really helped as I want to get it running again for a project for my channel. Thanks for posting

[@andrewklamo5402]

Thank you for putting this up i actually just picked up a fat 50 that has the plug this is what i need to test this and convert some of my other engines to a console set up

[@davekimbler2308]

That’s truly a Frankenstein motor ! I’d mount the key switch on the lower cowl if it stays a tiller ! I do have NOS remote cables but like you said there hard to come bye , the 2 I have I’d like to keep but I believe at Tomahawk Starvin Marvin has them for sale ! That’s a pull / electric start hood which in good shape are hard to find also with a 60’s Johnson tiller handle but all in all a motor worth building in my opinion ! Up here the starter bracket is worth almost as much as the outboard ! Nice informative video , your a wealth of knowledge my friend !

[@DaveGagliardi]

Really enjoy these instructive videos, and the troubleshooting. Please keep up the good work!

[@DougsMessyGarage]

This video reminds me that I have a '71 18hp Evinrude I need to resurrect.

[@newmoon54]

Don't throw away that motor starter harness!!!! They are like hens teeth to find in good shape!!! Restorers and vintage outboard guys will gladly pay you a Kink's (yes, I meant Kink!!! LOL!!) Ransom~!~!~!~ Great videos Brandon!!!!! Sonny.

[@tnhomestead]

Thank you

[@davekimbler2308]

Nice informative video ! I wrote my comment out once and hit the wrong button ! Lol. The starter bracket is almost worth as much as the outboard ! At Tomahawk Starvin Marvin usually has the NOS harness for sale , I have 2 for my collection ! I look for good connection plugs and rebuild them ! The meet is August 3 - 6 so if your needing something let me know ASAP ! I’ll look for that stuff maybe low tension points or coil packs or fuel pump conversion plates or recoils what ever you need ! Im stocking up on Martin parts myself that and Bail-O-Matic parts !

[@samtate1260]

I hate it when that happens fix one thing and two more go down thanks for the videos

[@alfajranmotorternate]

👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️good my freand

[@davekimbler2308]

Friend is correct but nice comment and thoughts !

[@davekimbler2308]

@Maddog worker hey bud ! Things going great here how about you ? What ya working on ?

[@davekimbler2308]

@Maddog worker that’s to bad but neither have I ! Lol. I have about 12 motors needing work but no motivation. Just about completed my 1958 Johnson collection ! Only 1 more to get ( 35hp ) and then I’ll have the 3,5 1/2, 7 1/2 , 10 , 18 , 25 and 35 all 1958 runners in really nice shape !

[@Flowreview40]

I have a Evinrude 4 hp 1970s and it works great!! But would you recommend this brand and rate it a good brand just curious 🧐 and just for the record your videos helped me understand certain things about my outboard engine so thanks so much and keep up the good work😁

[@unsaltedlife5998]

Nice uses of the Mercury leftovers. I bet if you had a larger cranking battery that starter would spin. I had issues with my seadoo and using a smaller battery it wouldn’t crank it over. Also the starter is 28 years old so it’s getting rebuild soon.

[@davekimbler2308]

I’d bet it wouldn’t ! That starter is probably full of sand and the brushes are non-existent !

[@unsaltedlife5998]

@@davekimbler2308 I think you’re correct pretty easy to rebuild just did a seadoo starter last night and the brushes were down to the wires with thick black gunk everywhere. But it works like new now.

[@s.w.9648]

I picked up a 25 hp Johnson exactly like this for free from my neighbor. It's in great condition but the pull start is rusted and stuck. This may be a dumb question but. Could I use the same wiring setup and just cross the wires without spending money on a starter switch?

[@bassbuggy101]

What key switch did you use??

[@Bailey_Nala_Adventures]

Is it possible to do this with a “push button” switch ? Great video !

[@BrandonsGarage]

yes of course.

[@computersshot]

What is if you know the part number for the starter and mounting bracket

[@lmt-adventures620]

I need help with my wires so that I can add a key. Precious owner cut it off. Five wires (red, tan, purple, and two blues with white stripes) factory harness still there just cut off outside motor. 1976 35hp johnson electric setup.

[@davekimbler2308]

I’m still looking for a test tank like yours ! Lol. What biggest size outboard will that hold ?

[@samtate1260]

I make a test tank out of one of those 275 gallon totes in its aluminum crate I got it for 20 bucks had to Drive 45 minutes away but was well Worth it I had a 35 horse was the biggest in it and it works great

[@davekimbler2308]

@@samtate1260 already have one but to big for inside during the winter ! His tank is on wheels and plastic ( factory made ) and stable !

[@vernonfale9135]

So what if my motor has a neutral safety switch, do I just hook it up to the negative?

[@BrandonsGarage]

Yes, to the negative side of the starter solenoid. ....that way, it only has ground when in neutral.

[@galliente4829]

Brandon... quick question..... 1979 evinrude 85 ho.... the title trim work great with the motor ...... when I use the manual relief screw... the motor lowers to the trim cylinders and stops..wont lower past that on its own... which relieves valve would cause that on the trim housing? ... thoughts... I enjoy all the information on your channel... thanks

[@BrandonsGarage]

can you force it down with the valve open?

[@galliente4829]

@@BrandonsGarage No sir... with me standing on it and jumping....works great except for the manual release screw.... trim and tilt cylinders rebuilt a couple days ago..... this problem was there prior to rebuilding cylinders .... had leaks on trim cylinders..(rebuilt and topped off fluids) .. everything was clean inside ... minus a little mixing of water... problem still there after fixing the leaks on the cylinders

[@galliente4829]

Thanks for the suggestions

[@galliente4829]

@@BrandonsGarage also I changed the oring on the manual relief screw... and set the snap ring... no issues there except the old oring was stiff and brittle... looking at it .. oring set properly and operates easily no leaks

[@galliente4829]

@@BrandonsGarage also.... the easily accessible relief valve facing from stern looking forward to bow... under electric pump motor... left side... removed that and checked operation... seemed to be working good no plugs ... orings in good serviceable shape...... .... opens both allen key plugs... top left and right of tilt cylinder.... good clean fluid there..... also when operating pump motor.... clean operation no air in the system... smooth operation full up and full down... no jumping of outboard...... the relief valves on rear of tilt trim assembly... on the rear... is what I'm thinking.... maybe the one under the reservoir..on the side facing hull.... ... looking at the parts breakdown.... on marineengine.com .... I just dont know the internal glow of the trim assembly in relation to the manual release screw.... thanks a bunch for mulling it over with me

[@TheFrogfeeder]

Sir, you are probably my last hope… I’m trying to find somebody that knows how to hook up and wire one of the old 60s evinrude generators? It’s on my 33hp skitwin late 60s. It looks almost just like a starter motor, and connects to the flywheel,with a belt, that much I know, buts all I know, I want to make it work without destroying it trying…