Can I Fix 8 Military Outboard Engines?

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  • @johnwhauserman
    @johnwhauserman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    I love watching a guy that really knows what he's doing, and makes it look easy.

  • @marzipan4993
    @marzipan4993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Props to you for being a quality content creator! Most youtubers would try to make a 20 video long series out of these 8 motors! Thank you for what you do!

  • @sheila9358
    @sheila9358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    I would watch longer versions of these being repaired..I know editing takes a long time..

  • @newmoon54
    @newmoon54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Great Videos!!! I'm a 34 year Johnson & Evinrude tech specializing in small motors from 2 to 50 h.p.. I love everything about them! Good to see someone else taking up the cause! Two stroke motors especially J. & E. motors, are NUMBER ONE!!!!!

  • @justjackfromsc
    @justjackfromsc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    The military ought to hire you to be their boat guy. It would probably save a lot of money. Thanks for the video and God bless.

    • @johnwren3976
      @johnwren3976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      As if the military has any interest in saving tax dollars..🙄

    • @mini696
      @mini696 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Nah, they have a cycle life and get replaced working or not.

    • @doc2517
      @doc2517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      military save money???

    • @christopherbiggs4623
      @christopherbiggs4623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@johnwren3976 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 - TRUTH!!

    • @luisarashirovideo
      @luisarashirovideo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those are too old engines. Maybe usable for practice or blowing them up

  • @Michael-cf9lf
    @Michael-cf9lf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brother allot of us love your channel don't quit.

  • @richardwalden5390
    @richardwalden5390 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    the only mech polite enough to give his other outboards a joyride.

  • @corystewart2838
    @corystewart2838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It was such a pleasure working with you to fix all of these engines. Highly recommend to anyone looking for boat engine repair!! Amazing work on these engines, they performed flawlessly for training! Thank you so much for all your work and attention to detail! I have another new to us engine for you to look at...

  • @anthonyalmon9403
    @anthonyalmon9403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'd like to comment on the condition of those engines - both before and after the fabulous repairs. I organize and run a training for the Naval Sea Cadets that involves a lot of boating. In years past, we have spent nearly half the "training time" trying to get our motors running. Not this year. The engines were in superb condition and greatly contributed to the best training we've run in the last 7 or 8 years!

  • @TBendez
    @TBendez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice to see you get 7/8 fully working! A 55 hp outboard ran on a handle must feel pretty lively!

  • @jimsworthow531
    @jimsworthow531 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Can't beat those 80s-90s johnny-rude twin 2 strokes; good job.

  • @deantheboatguy1437
    @deantheboatguy1437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you have a surprisingly large amount of knowledge for your age !!!!!! I wish there were more like you!!
    sharing what you're sure of without claming to know what you dont yet know
    48 years in the buiz for a living plus a little racing and your work cought my eye keep up the good work!!!!

  • @lJADU
    @lJADU 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Would love to get some insight into the financials! How much you can buy them for, what your time/labor (not to mention knowledge) costs, and how much you could potentially sell them for.
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @williamhammerstrom6454
    @williamhammerstrom6454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are talented and fearless! Hey I know that you tune a lot of carbs. But for the rest of us, carbs are hard! Maybe in a future episode, you could do like a full tour of the different types of carbs, their components, and what is most likely to go wrong. Thanks so much. The 8 outboards has been my favorite episode yet!

  • @prewettcr
    @prewettcr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Truly awesome - masterly produced and edited. Fixing a carb prob ON THE WATER was highlight of overall brilliant mechanics - thanks Boat Guy!

  • @Yooper05
    @Yooper05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job!! We used those for training and they worked flawlessly! Thanks so much for what you do!

  • @davidwright2706
    @davidwright2706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I notice they are all 2 stroke engines, sometimes the old school technology works the best.

    • @nabox1435
      @nabox1435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      And they were made by OMC (Johnson/Evinrude)

    • @chikendagr8994
      @chikendagr8994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      well i mean all these engines were replaced with newer engines soooo

    • @kmatthewj
      @kmatthewj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@chikendagr8994 it is the government soooo lmao

    • @nabox1435
      @nabox1435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@chikendagr8994 people think old = less reliable. It’s not the case a lot of the time. A lot of new things are bought when they aren’t needed at all…

    • @chikendagr8994
      @chikendagr8994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@nabox1435 I mean there is some truth to it. Older stuff has more hours, which makes them less reliable than new stuff, which usually has less hours. Also now all the major outboard brands are all reliable, where 30 years ago you had the reliable and the unreliable brands.

  • @chrissherman4357
    @chrissherman4357 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am a born tinkerer and love to watch these videos. So jealous of your knowledge and expertise!!! Just love the idea of bringing a lost cause back to life, just amazing, keep the great content coming.

  • @troyfall6573
    @troyfall6573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like hearing what you paid for the motors and then how much it cost you in time and money to repair. You make it look so easy. Now the engines just need new paint jobs and decals.

  • @matthewbailey2013
    @matthewbailey2013 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So helpful. Thanks my man. Never seen an "on water" carb pull. Your confidence is inspiring.

  • @cap2c484
    @cap2c484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I wonder how much he picked those up for vs. what he can get for them now. 🤔

  • @PNWTone
    @PNWTone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re a freakin legend.
    I want to know your story. You should do a full video talking about how you started fixing these, why you chose to record it and post it on TH-cam. You inspire me man

  • @livintheislandlife7561
    @livintheislandlife7561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Dude where have you been all this time 😂

  • @jamesthegr8100
    @jamesthegr8100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that on the water carb fix at the end .

  • @regressmenot
    @regressmenot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yoooooooooo! Make a video. People never get tired of used engine revival videos.... problem solving from beginning to end, fuel, electric, mechanical. Love your content, really hoping you're not giving it up.
    Hope all is well, Merry Christmas to you and your family.... and Happy New Year to you.

  • @bethcrites9435
    @bethcrites9435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude deserves every good thing HE makes happen. Military might have been part of this solid soldier. Or they missed out on this one!

  • @richardmessenger9474
    @richardmessenger9474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved working on these..we had 30 Johnson/Evenrude 40s in the mid 70s for boat patrols on the Belize Guatemalalan Border...must have totally rebuilt every one of them in 8 months..they had a hard life...some sunk in the river..some seized due to lack of oil...smashed from hitting sunken debris....loved working on them...

  • @PapaDan
    @PapaDan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content. I graduated from Charlotte high school. Punta Gorda Florida. Sophomore junior and senior year’s multiple hours in the marine mechanics class. Your videos bring back old memories.

  • @loudeal8668
    @loudeal8668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The best mechanic I’ve ever seen.

  • @anchorsaway1062
    @anchorsaway1062 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just fixed eight motors in 12 minutes and 31 seconds and took apart and diagnosed a carburetor problem while on the water. Nice job dude. Enjoy the videos

  • @collinfisher3493
    @collinfisher3493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Where can I buy one of your motors? I’m really interested in a 35

  • @aoutdoors1414
    @aoutdoors1414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just found your channel wow, I have a 1967 20 hp johnson that has been giving me a fit to get it working right under a load use to i could start it up and run it in a plastic drum now it want even start up maybe if i keep watching your channel maybe some things will help get it to were i can fish again and enjoy it and not worry about my motor not working great job on those motors.

  • @philipdenormandie1138
    @philipdenormandie1138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I wanna seee some 150 plus engines from the early 2k's

  • @davidglover575
    @davidglover575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really missed your videos. I'm glad you're back in town.

  • @joshfrench5275
    @joshfrench5275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its motivating seeing your skill and knowledge man! seriously awesome!

  • @chrispiyarat5066
    @chrispiyarat5066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've watched all of your videos and you have literally taught me everything I know and didn't know about these engines. Thanks mate. Downunder Melbourne Australia.

  • @hughespetri4879
    @hughespetri4879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can you go to the auctions I love those kinds of videos

  • @JerryChanD
    @JerryChanD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG you fixed all of those beautiful motors! Just found how amazing you have done this video so simple and to the point! Actually, most of 2 stroke motors really easy to do their works just need to know the fundamental elements for the motors, and those 2 strokes could run like a charm!

  • @g.h.1726
    @g.h.1726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I want him on any boat I own, stinking repairs a carb out on the water.

    • @mastaplanna9771
      @mastaplanna9771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I woulda dropped it in for sure

    • @mailmusic
      @mailmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      he rebuilt one carb on a expanded metal table.........I lose parts in a box! LOL

    • @johndowe7003
      @johndowe7003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just unbolt the engine and drop that fucker in the lake/ river lol I hate unreliable boat motors

    • @Monkmaster1969
      @Monkmaster1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      By a rebuild kit and READ THE F'N directions! Easy

  • @kindcorner1787
    @kindcorner1787 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude im from maine and I love your channel. I love watching you fix this stuff. Im addicted to your videos and want to bring back some motors like this. Keep em coming

  • @autoozero2131
    @autoozero2131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    What are you using in your ultrasonic cleaner?

    • @chrisbjorlin2549
      @chrisbjorlin2549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ultrasonic detergent containing Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate! You Will find that in the store that sells the ultrasonic cleaner ☺️

    • @renravvarn8858
      @renravvarn8858 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisbjorlin2549 we use grade B water and vinegar white 50/50 mix I'm the military to clean stuff air and 02 clean related.

    • @janetyeoman1544
      @janetyeoman1544 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve got the same ultra sonic. dawn purple detergent is also used a lot.

  • @outdoorswithtim.576
    @outdoorswithtim.576 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm working on a project boat with my young Nephews.
    We love your channel

  • @keithbachand2251
    @keithbachand2251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What happened to you?! No new uploads. Hope your doing well man!

  • @stevejohnstonbaugh9171
    @stevejohnstonbaugh9171 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There's the ultrasonic cleaner! But yu need the next size up so you can get a total submersion. But hey - headed in the right direction 😊Because you like your engines to look clean - if your not going to do the full detail under the hood, hit the guts witih your high pressure air hose. That will tidy it up right quick.

  • @dennisharrington6055
    @dennisharrington6055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks. Do you “mess” with remote start (I mean, electrically started from conning station away from the engine) and remote steering (cable or pushrod)?

  • @Sjefsnijders
    @Sjefsnijders 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love to der your videos man, I also bought two outboards from the dutch militarie last month. One ran great but I was such a fool for not looking under the hood of the other one when I bought it. It missed almost every part that could be removed. But is has been a good lesson for me

  • @gtoger
    @gtoger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Gonna paint my Merc 115 in random matte colors and have a MilSpec Pontoon.

  • @fescudder
    @fescudder 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are incredible. Keep these videos going... they help me to build false DIY confidence when working on boat engines!

  • @Chief351L
    @Chief351L 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m not a boat guy and not sure why this even popped up, but I totally enjoyed the video and will definitely blame you if I suddenly decide to buy a boat! LoL

  • @davidburke4709
    @davidburke4709 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please keep the uploads coming, they are a tremendous amount of help for all of us!

  • @markphillips6154
    @markphillips6154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where have you been

  • @chrisw3939
    @chrisw3939 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So good to see someone who actually knows what they are doing :)

  • @TheCaptainbeefylog
    @TheCaptainbeefylog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "You're a wizard, Harry!"

  • @ermancroney3805
    @ermancroney3805 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a gift you have! Thanks for sharing your expertise with us. What looks so easy for you to do, is so complicated and confusing to most of us. Wow!

  • @Juanito_Peligroso
    @Juanito_Peligroso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Military surplus is actually legit because motor-T guys whole job is maintenance

    • @johndowe7003
      @johndowe7003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You'd be surprised what kinda janky shit falls through the cracks

  • @747fixr
    @747fixr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love all your videos, one of the best channels on TH-cam. Reminds me of when I was a boy in Wisconsin buying used outboards and fixing them with my father.

  • @samthornton6159
    @samthornton6159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I remember the story u posted of a little boat when’s that coming out?

  • @jamesgeorge3108
    @jamesgeorge3108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for doing such a great job on our motors. I figured we might be able to salvage half of them.

  • @ste-bow
    @ste-bow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What kind of prop was that on the 55hp?

    • @johncarlberg4481
      @johncarlberg4481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Some sort of weed less jet drive

    • @jetboatingbc6192
      @jetboatingbc6192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Johnson Enforcer with a DuraJet.

    • @johncarlberg4481
      @johncarlberg4481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jetboatingbc6192 Johnson enforcer lol

    • @jetboatingbc6192
      @jetboatingbc6192 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johncarlberg4481 2 meanings haha

    • @assassinlexx1993
      @assassinlexx1993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought it is the model for guy that have trouble with ropes etc getting wrap up

  • @capt.stubby245
    @capt.stubby245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey TBGuy, we've sent out search parties to look for you. Glad you're okay. Look forward to all your content. Try to not make us wait so long between videos. You know how many people wish they had 214,000 subs? Thanks again. You've taught me a ton.

  • @hooks4nooks
    @hooks4nooks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Shit!! Wish I was that mechanically inclined. Nice job! I have an Evinrude 8, and a old Evinrude 15 that need this done to them. But this helps. I mean I'll try it. Lol.

  • @bobjones8864
    @bobjones8864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve missed your uploads, I love watching you trouble shoot engines. I hope you make a tidy sum reselling them.

  • @ToyManFlyer1100
    @ToyManFlyer1100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Well...I guess he retired....Enjoy retirement, bro....

    • @dom2751
      @dom2751 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He didn’t retire he only post like 1 time every 3-4 months

  • @norbertobetances418
    @norbertobetances418 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad your back too love your boat videos. I’m restoring a 1979 proline flat back. Love watching your videos. Keep up the good work.

  • @harvmurr8384
    @harvmurr8384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish I could bring my motor to you lol.

  • @anthonyavocato4420
    @anthonyavocato4420 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the content you put out. I have always been interested in outboard repairs. Love watching your videos. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻

  • @deanfulford69
    @deanfulford69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bro wtf happened where are you

  • @Hello.alexis.speaking
    @Hello.alexis.speaking 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Thats impressive sir! Must be you are a master mechanic, seriously!!

  • @southernbullseye6833
    @southernbullseye6833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Trying to find 40 HP with steering and throttle controls for my. 78 year old father at reasonable price

  • @gearjammergamer8560
    @gearjammergamer8560 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see you back. hope all is well.

  • @guccigang6287
    @guccigang6287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    If he doesn’t upload soon or again imma unsubscribe enjoy his videos but no uploads anymore so unfortunate

  • @andrerodriguez3043
    @andrerodriguez3043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Youre a friggin wizard bro. New to the channel and loving it. Looking for my first boat on a budget so youre giving me a lot of insight.

  • @smirnoff56
    @smirnoff56 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad your back - excellent video, didn't think those locked-up were salvageable, yet run as good & strong as they did, including idle !!! 😁

  • @BleuCollarFndryMTL
    @BleuCollarFndryMTL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm impressed with you skills. You are a master.

  • @iain1969
    @iain1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video champ and great work on the motors! I'm hoping there's a repaint/touch-up/decal video where you spruce them up and get them ready for sale. Even do one at a time - we'll watch!!!!!

  • @sdksniper
    @sdksniper 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was an 88L in the Army and this brings back some memories

  • @mikeperth8027
    @mikeperth8027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was starting to think you'd left youtube mate.
    Good to see you're back!

  • @russellancil
    @russellancil 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    more videos please , so informative . florida looks a nice place to live if you like boats and nice weather ,

  • @ezrhino1803
    @ezrhino1803 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just stumbled on this in my recommended. I am so glad I clicked. Excellent presentation. I subscribed.

  • @freakcascade6809
    @freakcascade6809 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video, I enjoy finding channels like yours that I have yet to discover

  • @nikkiblack5073
    @nikkiblack5073 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your the BEST mechanic EVER !!!!

  • @chrisbergeron860
    @chrisbergeron860 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love watching your videos. You make it look so easy. Thanks for sharing.

  • @truejustice2075
    @truejustice2075 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's always good to watch a master work his craft, all you need to do now is clean them up and paint them and you'll get top dollars for them easily

  • @jonahmorris1923
    @jonahmorris1923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude I have been looking for your vids everyday and I love them I wish I could learn how to do all this you should do like classes or something like your the best and I love your videos

  • @robertofuentes553
    @robertofuentes553 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!! I loved your video!! Everything looked easy but takes a lot of effort !!

  • @jarredgage
    @jarredgage 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see you back in action. Favorite boating channel.

  • @chriseisele9969
    @chriseisele9969 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any information is appreciated thanks I've learned so much from you

  • @stevemagnuson7051
    @stevemagnuson7051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMC made some amazing engines. It’s too bad they are no longer in business. Really enjoyed watching you work your magic!

    • @joshuasprinkles3490
      @joshuasprinkles3490 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are terrible engines.

    • @stevemagnuson7051
      @stevemagnuson7051 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joshuasprinkles3490 thanks for taking the time out of your day to tell me that. You just proved my theory!

  • @WayneTheBoatGuy
    @WayneTheBoatGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made quick work of those! Awesome.

  • @cjimmer4877
    @cjimmer4877 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your motor repair abilities are like a superpower.

  • @IRONMAN-kb4su
    @IRONMAN-kb4su 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some sweet scores there, kudo's sir , well done .

  • @jarad0714
    @jarad0714 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video always enjoy seeing you take old outboards and make them run like new.. And it’s good your back

  • @eliomorejon3323
    @eliomorejon3323 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude your videos are sick i must say! Your content is extremely well done.
    Need more.. keep up the great work!!!

  • @cynthiadaw131
    @cynthiadaw131 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These motors are high!! They cost a lot of money!! Way to go bro!!

  • @25hpboatracerman
    @25hpboatracerman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work mate.
    Thanks for the effort to make these videos.
    Cheers from Australia

  • @russseff1246
    @russseff1246 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work man. Kinda funny having a whole bunch of motors in that little boat.

  • @GRILL332
    @GRILL332 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make this look so easy! If you have a shop you need to advertise it here.

  • @chrisyoung1478
    @chrisyoung1478 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    '
    Those are motors for the MARS (Marine Amphibious Reconnaissance System), which was usually mated to a Zodiac F-470 CRRC (Combat Rubber Raiding Craft), used by USMC Force Recon, US ARMY SF & Rangers, Navy SEALS, USAF STS, etc. I think they are based on Johnson Commercial motors, modified with the drain system, they also came with a silencer system, which was acoustic pads fitted around the case and top of the lower unit. Thanks for bringing a few of them back to life, I have many fond memories of long nights at sea running those bad boys.

  • @rodneyhaymon3092
    @rodneyhaymon3092 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see you again. A person will learn alot watching you.

  • @bleab
    @bleab 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ayy man, I'm keen when you come back with another post