Evinrude 25HP Outboard Motor Rebuild (Part 1)

Welcome back everybody. with the ice not thick enough to go out on I am just looking to pass the time by jumping on a few fun projects. As you know the old little Jalopy is gone but i have kept the motor which has given me nothing but issues from day 1. Let's pull this sucker apart and try to get it back to better condition for fun. I may understand engines but have never fully pulled one apart so it will be a fun learning adventure. if you have any tips or advice please drop a comment and lets see if i can get this thing working again.

[@kurtotto1615]

This is awesome. I am having problems with the same engine. Thanks for the videos.

[@peytonedwards4225]

Major help for me!

[@austinblackburn3064]

If you have to keep pumping the bulb the mechanical fuel pump is going bad the piece you were calling the filter. It does have a metal screen but that diaphram and spring is a pulsating Mechanichal fuel pump

[@kevinwaller6572]

Bolts!!!
Very few screws in engines.

[@JamesinCanada]

You can get a third party engine repair manual at the library. Look for one by Seloc or Clymer. I have some limited experience as well. You can ask me a question and I might know the answer...

[@catchmeoutdoors]

Thanks for the tip. I am going to look for it. Its coming along....

[@kevinwaller6572]

Ain't no screws, of any size or shape, on a motor!!
Bolts mate, nuts, and bolts.

[@catchmeoutdoors]

Actually there were quite a few screws. Maybe not original but definitely screws. Reed valve plate had a Phillips head, fuel filter is held together by small screws and there are a few small clamps with slot screws. All rest is nuts and bolts.

[@jonginder5494]

Bolt = used to fasten non-threaded objects with a nut.
Screw = used to fasten threaded objects.
The head or tool used doesn’t matter. It’s all about the function of the fastener.

[@kurtotto1615]

Is it possible to provide the link to the gasket kit you purchased on Amazon? I can't find it anywhere. Thanks so much. Awesome videos.

[@catchmeoutdoors]

I tried to find it and it is not there anymore. I will look some more. Sorry for delayed response.

[@joeyv9688]

And to correct Kevin Wallers comment below, a motor is mechanically driven by electricity such as a starter whereas an engine is driven by a fuel source. K mate?

[@kevinwaller6572]

Fair call.
Find the two terms are used probably incorrectly by the majority, myself included.
Probably doesn't matter, can't see old mate putting this engine/ motor back together.
Wish I could find an old Johnson that the exhaust covers bolts were loose, rather than seized severely.

[@peteryeung111]

Hi,
Just wondering if you are happy using the cheaper aftermarket gaskets. Are they still holding up without any leaks? I’m working on a similar 20hp Evinrude and need to change the head gasket. Thanks for this video.

[@catchmeoutdoors]

This is not going to be the answer you deserve. The motor is still in my basement after 2 years. It was a spare motor and I never out it in the water. I should to finish the videos off and might this off season. What I can say is that they all fit perfect and showed np signs to be concerned of.

[@kevinwaller6572]

What happened to part 2?

[@catchmeoutdoors]

There are 4 parts uploaded.... 5th and final coming this off season once weather gets too cold to be on water.

[@EFAPI1]

Part 2 ???

[@wilmartins7715]

Eu gostaria de ver seu video em portugues

[@den_lew]

hello can i make a question how is the power on pounds or kilos on connecting rods?

[@catchmeoutdoors]

not sure. sorry.

[@Journeyman1642]

What’s your accent?

[@catchmeoutdoors]

Toronto? Lol