Why do we like your videos?. It is because of your narration, it seems as if you are talking personally to everyone who watches. And you make the subject matter so addictive.
I agree. The best teachers are ones that pull you into what they are doing physically and what they are talking about. The subject matter of this channel is outstanding. I am always learning new things here. Plus I now keep my eye open for them FREE piles lol.
Mustie said in one of his videos he worked for Gillette Razor as a mechanic then as a Group Leader. Corporate training focuses almost entirely on communication and presentation skills and style. His style is perfect. Thats my take anyway.
"If you are interested in something then you become interesting" - this is why I watch your videos and many, many other skilled mechanics & other trades on TH-cam.
I agree with Kevin also. It is really fun to see old engines come back to life and to listen to someone who can pinpoint what needs to be done. My son is a mechanic and I am always amazed.
Your videos are fun and informative, narration superb. I particularly admire your willingness to tackle projects you have little or no experience with and yet your not afraid to give it a shot. Thank you!!
Another good video. I grew up in NW Florida and used to buy and sell boat engines. One I bought was about a 1955 Fastwin 15 HP if I remember correctly. I like the points plate/throttle cam assembly of the old Johnson/Evinrude engines. Also, because the older engines used the pressurized tanks, I usually installed diaphragm style fuel pumps.
I love the sound of an outboard! Brings back childhood memories of growing up on the Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven, FL. The pathetic part is I live here still but don't have a boat! Gotta get one, after hearing that soothing sound! Thanks for what you do here on TH-cam.
When my brother and I were kids in the mid to late 60's our Dad had a 1957 10hp Evinrude outboard. We would go bream fishing in different area lakes and that motor never let us down. I often think of those days and that motor.Good memories.
dude that engine is one hell of a find. I had a nearly identical Johnson seahorse 1956 7.5 hp. two cylinder 2 cycle and that thing kicked ass it was an amazing engine, they have a heavy flywheel so they can idle down lower than any modern engine. it was literally unreal how low I could idle that engine. I've seen all kinds of Outboards throughout my life and there is nothing like those 1950s Evinrude Johnson Motors they were phenomenal.
Your videos relax me and I am extremely grateful for that. Not to mention, the subject matter is interesting to me and I am learning some mechanical knowledge that I lack.
Your videos are always the high point in my TH-cam week! Enjoyed seeing the Evinrude start so easily. Sounds good. Hope you can get the cooling pump working. Thanks so much for sharing your genius with us.
It's like when I was a youngster. The first thing I tore apart to see what made it tick was an old slow running "Baby Big Ben" wind up alarm clock. Still have it and still have to put it back together, I was 8 years old back then am 67 now.
I'm only 24, but when I was a kid, when my grandpa was alive we ran one of these exact 10hp Evinrudes on the trott line checker boat. We had one of these and an old Johnson on another small boat for the same thing. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I haven't thought about that since I was probably in my teens.
I would also recommend checking the condition of the lube in the lower unit when you have it off. Many people neglect this and have ended up with watery lube or lots of metal bits inside. I work on outboards daily at a stealership :) I'm a big fan of your videos! -Kyle
that's very nostalgic for me. When I was a kid my Grandpa gave me a beat up old boat with a Johnson 10 horse on it of the same vintage. So similar, even clearly share a bunch of parts. I can still smell that oil rich 2 stroke carrying me around the lake like a fishing rock star.
My dad had the 15HP version of that same exact engine from 1960 through the late 1990s. You can't imagine the number of hours on it. It started first pull every time even after sitting for a year or more. We had to replace the coils once, a shear pin and the clutch dog in all that time. It was super quiet and idled like a dream. Great engine! Water should be coming out of the exhaust if the pump is working.
Fur Face And you gotta buck A headwind to get back to shore! When I was A 16 year old (I'm 65 now) I went to A cabin with my best friend's family for A week. We went fishing with the old man and going across the lake he hit A rock and busted the lower unit off his 125 horse Mercury. Headwind all the way back and one paddle! The puny Minnkota electric couldn't hope to pull that fiberglass tub home in that wind! Luckily A couple of guys were camping on an island for the summer and came out to tow us back to the resort. The old man gave them 50 buck's for their trouble and they went to the resort store and bought 6 case's of beer!
Love those old outboards; they all sounded the same, 10 HP to 35 HP and maybe even larger. Thanks, Mustie. I hope we get to see you replace the impeller.
Cool find! Yep. a new impeller is in order. Even after sitting for 5 years the impeller should be replaced. The outlet on these old motors is the large hole on the back of the exhaust housing. The little hole on the side is overflow I think. Also I would check and or change the gear oil. Working on these old motors for the past 4 summers, I have seen many motors that have water in the gearcase. I love working on these old girls though. Very simple and they usually fire right up! Just make sure you run the carb dry of fuel after you are done.
Robert Langford, That's Real Cool that you have a TRUE FRIEND that does that for ya ,Finding a TRUE FRIEND Now a Days is a Hard Thing to do , i would do that for my Buddy anywhere that he Needed to go !! Did for about 12 years But he Just Past and was a Very Sad Day here .. To be Honest with ya forgot what he died from but is was from being in the Chair for so Long ,what he had well ended up getting was something that ate his Tale Bone and Spine All Up it was a Bad way to go HATED Watching him Go Like that !!! Loved the Guy and always will ... I see that you Hunt that's cool would take my buddy to hunt here but he Could hunt out of Truck window by Law Here on trails he would love that when i would take him Hunting !! Thanks just wanted to ya a little story ..
mustie for president ! he will be able to take the government apart and fix it. love your videos . when I was a kid I helped a mechanic like you I was the Gopher and learned a lot!
We had a 1953 Evinrude 5HP outboard. The thing ran forever. its final demise was the housing between the power head and the lower unit actually wore out where it would swivel against the stern bracket. We would run that engine well into winter months. Just prime the heck out of it with the slow speed jet / primer knob on the side so you had a nice fuel sheen around the boat and first pull, every time!!!! Those old OMC,s where great engines. I always loved the people that loved their Evinrudes, but hated Johnsons!!! hehe
It's your style of communication, and explanation. Picked up a very old snapper front motor from my neighbor's yard to play with as you have inspired me to play and learn. I experienced a problem I've not seen with your videos. no crank to even check the spark.
i rebuilt a carb on a poulin mower (using B&S engine) no throtlle just pull n go for a neighbor whos not the richest lady nor the most knowledgeable it didnt have an air filter an was all messed up stalling boggin ect i didnt have an airfilter for it either but did have the kit cut an old B&S foam airfilter to fit in there i learned how to get the thing to run better from you its why i enjoy watching your vids
Check the gear oil in the bottom end for parts of the impeller. Still loving the 50-ish Johnson that I first learned on 3 decades ago. A little love and she'll purr like a kitten for decades.
I love those old engines I have made many laps around the lake fishing with my dad with one of those. I love that sound. Nice engine I would love to own one just like it.
Awesome outboard our napa's down south use to carry all them old parts for J's & E's dont know if they still do but im sure the interhood is good for parts now.
Nice find! My cousin has a '56 7.5 Fleetwin, that was the little brother to your engine. I went over it for him several years ago. As I think someone has mentioned, the powerhead most likely needs to be removed in order to drop the lower unit. May also want to do a compression check to be sure the head gasket hasn't blown. These motors don't have a great track record for head gaskets, especially if they overheat, but not a big deal to fix if the gasket had blown. Evinrude (Bombardier) surprisingly still offers allot of parts for these engines. Another source I used was a company called Vintage Outboard. It's a 1 man show, but the guy has allot of parts for older stuff, at reasonable prices.
Your vids are so popular because of the my you involve us in your work, it is like we are right there with you and you are talking personally to each and everyone of us... Keep up the good work buddy and can't wait for your next vid :-)
Great video. Please share the disassembly of the lower unit. The last time I did a water pump to an outboard similar to this I used an acetylene torch to get the bolt loose.
Don't be surprised that people find it interesting. This kind of thing appeals to a lot of people like me, who made a living off of doing something similar, but with appliances not small engines and VWs. It is great to see how another trade troubleshoots and fixes things.
Have you ever done a video on yard sale tips? I'm curious about the best way to find them, how many miles do you average running around, tips and tricks / rules you follow, and any other general advice. I haven't been to a yard sale in years and I kinda don't know where to start sometimes. My general excuse is I never want to wake up early on the weekends.. I really enjoy all your finds. Keep doing what your doing! =)
when Iwas a kid, my parents took me to Fl every year, andway, we would rent a boat and go fishing, I remember these engines from then, I also met Raplh Evinrude once ,, nice guy
Looks like you got another great deal with that outboard engine that's 10 years older than us! Lol. I look forward to seeing you tear it down to fix it...
I had the use of one of those as a kid and "white gas", the grownups called it, and motor oil was the fuel that was used. I had no idea what any of that meant then. I know that I had a blast as an 8 year old tooling around a small section of the upper Mississippi river catching turtles. Good memories seeing that engine. Impeller's gone....
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Why do we like your videos?. It is because of your narration, it seems as if you are talking personally to everyone who watches. And you make the subject matter so addictive.
I agree. The best teachers are ones that pull you into what they are doing physically and what they are talking about. The subject matter of this channel is outstanding. I am always learning new things here. Plus I now keep my eye open for them FREE piles lol.
I agree as well.
Very well put Kevin
Mustie said in one of his videos he worked for Gillette Razor as a mechanic then as a Group Leader. Corporate training focuses almost entirely on communication and presentation skills and style. His style is perfect. Thats my take anyway.
Tell me and i will forget
Teach me and i may remember
Involve me and i will learn
"If you are interested in something then you become interesting" - this is why I watch your videos and many, many other skilled mechanics & other trades on TH-cam.
I agree with Kevin also. It is really fun to see old engines come back to life and to listen to someone who can pinpoint what needs to be done. My son is a mechanic and I am always amazed.
it is the pure joy you get out of fixing things that we use in our lives. Very real and so entertaining.
The welding cart to outboard stand conversion is Nobel prize material! Nice!!
I want to live your style of life XD love your videos keep it up.
Aww, can't wait to see inside the outboard. In a world gone mad your videos bring it back down to earth. Thanks Mr. Fixit for your patience.
Don't be surprised that we like to watch you fix things! It's informative, interesting and you make it entertaining (I'll hold that wrench for you).
Love your videos. I have learned so much from watching your repairs. Please keep it up.
There's only one thing wrong with your videos; they aren't long enough... ☺ thx for sharing.
canuckguy worried thx for really getting my comment...
R. E. Hill , You are right about that can Watch his Videos ALL DAY !!! LOL
Your videos are fun and informative, narration superb. I particularly admire your willingness to tackle projects you have little or no experience with and yet your not afraid to give it a shot. Thank you!!
I really enjoy these videos.
This is the type of stuff I did with my dad growing up.
Keep on wrenching and teaching us shade tree mechanics stuff.
Another good video. I grew up in NW Florida and used to buy and sell boat engines. One I bought was about a 1955 Fastwin 15 HP if I remember correctly. I like the points plate/throttle cam assembly of the old Johnson/Evinrude engines. Also, because the older engines used the pressurized tanks, I usually installed diaphragm style fuel pumps.
I love the sound of an outboard! Brings back childhood memories of growing up on the Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven, FL. The pathetic part is I live here still but don't have a boat! Gotta get one, after hearing that soothing sound! Thanks for what you do here on TH-cam.
When my brother and I were kids in the mid to late 60's our Dad had a 1957 10hp Evinrude outboard. We would go bream fishing in different area lakes and that motor never let us down. I often think of those days and that motor.Good memories.
dude that engine is one hell of a find. I had a nearly identical Johnson seahorse 1956 7.5 hp. two cylinder 2 cycle and that thing kicked ass it was an amazing engine, they have a heavy flywheel so they can idle down lower than any modern engine. it was literally unreal how low I could idle that engine. I've seen all kinds of Outboards throughout my life and there is nothing like those 1950s Evinrude Johnson Motors they were phenomenal.
You are every man's all round handyman/mechanic mustie1. I learn more from you than I learned in school. And this is handy learning, too! Thanks.
Your videos relax me and I am extremely grateful for that. Not to mention, the subject matter is interesting to me and I am learning some mechanical knowledge that I lack.
great video as always, I'm learning lots and lots. Thanks for posting. job well done.
Your videos are always the high point in my TH-cam week! Enjoyed seeing the Evinrude start so easily. Sounds good. Hope you can get the cooling pump working. Thanks so much for sharing your genius with us.
thanks bruce
I just can't stop watching Mustie's videos. How does a guy know so much about every kind of motor, transmission, fuel system, etc.?? It's crazy.
It's like when I was a youngster. The first thing I tore apart to see what made it tick was an old slow running "Baby Big Ben" wind up alarm clock. Still have it and still have to put it back together, I was 8 years old back then am 67 now.
Larry Ciarrocchi I’ve always enjoyed taking things apart. I could never put them back together though haha
That old evinrude the sound, I can smell the exhausted! Brings back good memories
Should be a fun little video never seen the workings of an outboard... look forward to that one... :-)
My first new outboard was a 1957 Evinrude 7.5. I was eleven. I enjoyed that motor for years. Never failed me.
I just keep watching these videos one after another. Thanks for making them.
Great videos and narration. Narration is so good and smooth that peoples with poor language skills understands you perfectly. Many thnx for all!
Love the videos Darren, I came originally for the VW content but have learned so much about small engines. Thanks!
I'm only 24, but when I was a kid, when my grandpa was alive we ran one of these exact 10hp Evinrudes on the trott line checker boat. We had one of these and an old Johnson on another small boat for the same thing. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I haven't thought about that since I was probably in my teens.
iam from uk i love your videos so informative great job now i have no problems with your help to tackle my own projects thanks keep up good work
I would also recommend checking the condition of the lube in the lower unit when you have it off. Many people neglect this and have ended up with watery lube or lots of metal bits inside. I work on outboards daily at a stealership :) I'm a big fan of your videos! -Kyle
that's very nostalgic for me. When I was a kid my Grandpa gave me a beat up old boat with a Johnson 10 horse on it of the same vintage. So similar, even clearly share a bunch of parts. I can still smell that oil rich 2 stroke carrying me around the lake like a fishing rock star.
Thanks for the video, growing up my dad owned several old those old OMCs Evinrudes, Johnson and even a couple of Gales, they always ran great.
My new favourite you tuber! Im hooked on your videos. Keep doing what your doing!
My dad had the 15HP version of that same exact engine from 1960 through the late 1990s. You can't imagine the number of hours on it. It started first pull every time even after sitting for a year or more. We had to replace the coils once, a shear pin and the clutch dog in all that time. It was super quiet and idled like a dream. Great engine!
Water should be coming out of the exhaust if the pump is working.
thanks for all your great vids !
all the best from Scotland
im stupid when it comes to outboards, i found this video really informative, and i always love the narrative.
What a lovely old motor, looks really nice .
Wow you got me at that first pull,is like music to my ears thank you for sharing God bless...
old water impellers only fail if you're more than 1/2 a mile off shore, reference: murphy's law
Fur Face And you gotta buck A headwind to get back to shore! When I was A 16 year old (I'm 65 now) I went to A cabin with my best friend's family for A week. We went fishing with the old man and going across the lake he hit A rock and busted the lower unit off his 125 horse Mercury. Headwind all the way back and one paddle! The puny Minnkota electric couldn't hope to pull that fiberglass tub home in that wind! Luckily A couple of guys were camping on an island for the summer and came out to tow us back to the resort. The old man gave them 50 buck's for their trouble and they went to the resort store and bought 6 case's of beer!
spot on Gary, i'm 63 and still use my 1954 Johnson 3hp twin seahorse, had it for 38 years, great memories
Fur Face lol true. We change them every season.
rob b Murphy law motor...as a backup.
Love those old outboards; they all sounded the same, 10 HP to 35 HP and maybe even larger. Thanks, Mustie. I hope we get to see you replace the impeller.
Enjoy all your Videos . Thanks for taking the time for your viewers
First Pull - like a BOSS ! Love the look of that motor too, very 50's styling . Nice video.
Great videos and I like the information ya put with them, like the antique trail bikes, very informative thanks
Thanks for letting us hang out with you. I learn so much from your vids.
Cool find! Yep. a new impeller is in order. Even after sitting for 5 years the impeller should be replaced. The outlet on these old motors is the large hole on the back of the exhaust housing. The little hole on the side is overflow I think. Also I would check and or change the gear oil. Working on these old motors for the past 4 summers, I have seen many motors that have water in the gearcase. I love working on these old girls though. Very simple and they usually fire right up! Just make sure you run the carb dry of fuel after you are done.
Great videos. I love these Evinrudes. They just keep on swimming. I have 2 9.5 hp, 1 25 hp, and a 40 hp.
LOVE the vintage look of that old Evinrude.
I have a friend who I call Evinrude. When we go out he pushes my wheelchair.
Robert Langford, That's Real Cool that you have a TRUE FRIEND that does that for ya ,Finding a TRUE FRIEND Now a Days is a Hard Thing to do , i would do that for my Buddy anywhere that he Needed to go !! Did for about 12 years But he Just Past and was a Very Sad Day here .. To be Honest with ya forgot what he died from but is was from being in the Chair for so Long ,what he had well ended up getting was something that ate his Tale Bone and Spine All Up it was a Bad way to go HATED Watching him Go Like that !!! Loved the Guy and always will ... I see that you Hunt that's cool would take my buddy to hunt here but he Could hunt out of Truck window by Law Here on trails he would love that when i would take him Hunting !! Thanks just wanted to ya a little story ..
Robert Langford that's an awesome friend you have there and I love the name.
Robert Langford
Cool!
mustie for president ! he will be able to take the government apart and fix it. love your videos . when I was a kid I helped a mechanic like you I was the Gopher and learned a lot!
tippy Dog He wouldn't like it! Couldn't go to garage sales! When was the last time Trump was seen at A garage sale!!
Gary Ronan it was a joke and how do you know him so well
Something this dude cannot repair ?. Hats off man !!!!!.
We had a 1953 Evinrude 5HP outboard. The thing ran forever. its final demise was the housing between the power head and the lower unit actually wore out where it would swivel against the stern bracket. We would run that engine well into winter months. Just prime the heck out of it with the slow speed jet / primer knob on the side so you had a nice fuel sheen around the boat and first pull, every time!!!! Those old OMC,s where great engines. I always loved the people that loved their Evinrudes, but hated Johnsons!!! hehe
do keep on keeping on.from the UK.
You can never know to much, Thanks for all you do.
Great to see anew vid. This will be an interesting build. Your the best.
It's your style of communication, and explanation. Picked up a very old snapper front motor from my neighbor's yard to play with as you have inspired me to play and learn. I experienced a problem I've not seen with your videos. no crank to even check the spark.
riding mower? electric start,
Mustie1 yep! Couldn't get a manual.
put power right to the starter does it spin
Been raining. Will check it out Friday as I have clients tomorrow. Thanks!
Great Video's! I have a 1964 40hp Evinrude I have to did into soon, so I look forward to your video's. Keep em' Comin'
i rebuilt a carb on a poulin mower (using B&S engine) no throtlle just pull n go for a neighbor whos not the richest lady nor the most knowledgeable it didnt have an air filter an was all messed up stalling boggin ect i didnt have an airfilter for it either but did have the kit cut an old B&S foam airfilter to fit in there i learned how to get the thing to run better from you its why i enjoy watching your vids
Check the gear oil in the bottom end for parts of the impeller. Still loving the 50-ish Johnson that I first learned on 3 decades ago. A little love and she'll purr like a kitten for decades.
sweet deal , thanks for having us ova. ;)
now thats a new englander
Mustie1 oh ayuh!
Love those old engines, we used a 15hp for years on an older aluminum boat. Many fun summers. Would love an engine like that.
I love those old engines I have made many laps around the lake fishing with my dad with one of those. I love that sound. Nice engine I would love to own one just like it.
Look forward to your videos everyday. Keep up the good work!
WOW, first pull, lol. All it needs is an impeller. You are a lucky find guy.
Awesome outboard our napa's down south use to carry all them old parts for J's & E's dont know if they still do but im sure the interhood is good for parts now.
Such a cool outboard. Love the design.
thanks for inviting me into your garage, Mustie1.
Nice find!
My cousin has a '56 7.5 Fleetwin, that was the little brother to your engine. I went over it for him several years ago.
As I think someone has mentioned, the powerhead most likely needs to be removed in order to drop the lower unit.
May also want to do a compression check to be sure the head gasket hasn't blown. These motors don't have a great track record for head gaskets, especially if they overheat, but not a big deal to fix if the gasket had blown.
Evinrude (Bombardier) surprisingly still offers allot of parts for these engines. Another source I used was a company called Vintage Outboard. It's a 1 man show, but the guy has allot of parts for older stuff, at reasonable prices.
My dad used to only use second hand engines on our boat. He ment well but was not good at fixing things and we were forever breaking down lol. Bless
hence your channel name?
Your vids are so popular because of the my you involve us in your work, it is like we are right there with you and you are talking personally to each and everyone of us... Keep up the good work buddy and can't wait for your next vid :-)
Great video keep them coming. Would love to see more of this engine, have never tore one down before
Love the old outboards! Keep up posted!
Cool old outboard! Interesting change after all the mowers and generators. :-)
Mustie right on time with videos on Outboard motor repairs, right as I start seriously considering buying an old beat up bass boat.
Great video. Please share the disassembly of the lower unit. The last time I did a water pump to an outboard similar to this I used an acetylene torch to get the bolt loose.
Don't be surprised that people find it interesting. This kind of thing appeals to a lot of people like me, who made a living off of doing something similar, but with appliances not small engines and VWs. It is great to see how another trade troubleshoots and fixes things.
If only all the oldies started as easy as that, cheers mustie
That Outboard is a little Gem !
love the videos.you make everything run...
Ives said it before and I’ll say it again
You’re the man 😎
I have full confidence that Mustie can take any slightly cranky old engine and get it running like a dream, he will will never be defeated!
Had one for 20 years, started 1 pull each time and always ran great!
I've got the exact same motor ! same year and everything ! was my first outboard still runs great!
It's popular because it's good therapy. Someone is finally the Master of all these gas driven contraptions, that we depend upon.
Growing up, my dad had a newer version of that motor on a aluminum flat bottom boat. Great motor and very reliable
Now that's how you mix margaritas ! ; )
and good for the hot tub too, just watch your toes
I have 1980 25hp Evinrude it runs like a tank never had any problems with it so far
Sounds like you've got a good one there brother.
Great custom motor cart, industrial quality I would say, great vid as usual !!
You put out some very entertaining videos. Please keep up the good "work"
It's always fun to bring them back from the dead. Thanks Darrin
Have you ever done a video on yard sale tips? I'm curious about the best way to find them, how many miles do you average running around, tips and tricks / rules you follow, and any other general advice. I haven't been to a yard sale in years and I kinda don't know where to start sometimes. My general excuse is I never want to wake up early on the weekends..
I really enjoy all your finds. Keep doing what your doing! =)
Love it. Great video. Great find.
when Iwas a kid, my parents took me to Fl every year, andway, we would rent a boat and go fishing, I remember these engines from then, I also met Raplh Evinrude once ,, nice guy
Looks like you got another great deal with that outboard engine that's 10 years older than us! Lol. I look forward to seeing you tear it down to fix it...
That brings back memories, 10 horse and 18
Don't be surprised you make great videos
Gotta love those old Johnnyrudes!
Nice job mustie. First pull!
What a beautiful 50s style engine!
I had the use of one of those as a kid and "white gas", the grownups called it, and motor oil was the fuel that was used. I had no idea what any of that meant then. I know that I had a blast as an 8 year old tooling around a small section of the upper Mississippi river catching turtles. Good memories seeing that engine. Impeller's gone....
60s and 70s Johnson 10-25 HP had high compression and were a bear to start, especially on a cold day.
I agree with you on outboard motor I had a Johnson 25 it went great with a twelve foot Fletcher speed boat