Indeed , awesome tips Eric, nice to see a young fella like urself doing these things on his own... u should be very proud of the knowledge u have .. who ever was ur teacher though u well, as im sure u have learned many of these things on ur own... once again great video's... keep them coming !!!
no one taught me anything. Everything i learned was from experience when i first started. I started when i was 13 and i am now 20. Here is a good video i made check it out Yamaha 50hp 2 Stroke OutBoard Disassembly Tear Down
Excellent video. Very crisp and to the point. For laying down a really old 2-cycle that has a gear shift lever on the side, it is best to lay it with the gearshift side up. There are Clymner manuals for old outboards if one does not have an original owner's manual, and the oil info may be way out of date. Most oldies use TC-W3 or equivalent if water cooled.
Here in Australia we call them whipper snippers and I can’t believe it took me a solid 30 seconds to figure out what a “weed wacker” is 😂 But thanks mate this helped me with my yammy 15 2 stroke
You shouldn't disconnect the fuel and start a 2 stroke until it stalls. They use the oil/fuel for lubrication as you mentioned earlier in the video. With out fuel it will be moving a little bit without lubricant and could damage it. If you are disconnecting fuel and running motor spray some sort of lubricant into the air intake/filter
Josh Davies nah mate because it is still lubricated until it stalls because the oil is in the fuel so is is lubricated the whole time it is running therefore causing no damage. But I can see why u would think that I did lots of research before doing this on all my motors (Yamaha and Mercury 2 strokes)
Can definitely agree with the fuel hose breaking down,i'm currently waiting for new filters arriving after find small pieces of plastic blocking filters.
I just cleaned my carb and found a ton of weird green stuff in the bottom of the bowl. I thought it was some kind of mold, but it must be little bits of corroded fuel line that got past the filter. Time to replace the fuel tank and hose! Thanks!
Hey man, thanks a lot I just bought a Honda 9.9 and I was trying to educate myself as to anything that has to do with this particular motor so thanks for giving an all around lesson in maintenance. You did a great job with this so thank you for posting it. I definitely had to subscribe
Thanks for the info. I'll be a new outboard motor owner soon and I'm gathering information right now. I see a couple disagreements in the comments but otherwise there seems to be a lot of good info here.
Very helpful video for this of us who know nothing about outboards. Considering getting a 3-5hp outboard for a 12 feet plastic jonboat. What would you recommend and is it possible to pick up a used one in good condition? I'm located in Trinidad and Tobago, so if I have to ship from the US, Miami would be the best option.
the drive shaft can be unseized by putting a pipe over the drive shaft and pulling it out.it needs to be a good fit so you are pulling on the crank and not alli housing
A lot of outboards state 100:1 ratio especially Yamaha which is way to lean!!! I flush outboard at the end of the season with salt away in a tub to get Tstat to open also run non ethanol fuel on my way in on a portable tank and remove and grease all bolts you will never have a problem removing them
hi! I really love your short outboard motor vids! I do have a specific question you might the answer to: I got an Honda BF5 outboard motor and Im using it on sailboat. the engine speed is limited in idle and reverse gear. Thats done my a simple mechanic and would be very easy to remove to gain full motor power in reverse gear. Question is: is this limitation just a safety feature or can i damage the motor my going full speed in reverse? thanks for any hints!
Sean Duggan when he says the part about taking the fuel line out then running it dry I wouldn't advise that on a 2 stock because then your running the engine out of oil too
Great video, thanks eric Just a question, do you apply any sealer for the powerhead gasket? PERMATEX Aviation Form-A-Gasket liquid Sealant, is it for the base gasket? Thanks
I purchased a low hour 2008 4-stoke Suzuki (115HP) approx 22 hrs. but from the looks of the anodes and a few other items the previous owner did not flush after saltwater use. Other than changing all the anodes. What other things do you recommend to help flush some of the built up corrosion (internally) ?
Great video , thank you Any chance you can recommend where I can get a wiring diagram for my Yamaha 50 hp auto lube , with lift and tilt. Regards Charlie Peake , Oldham Manchester , UK
When you want to buy a boat, for only $346,000, plus 8% tax of $27,680, you can buy a clean used 32' Sea Ray, with three outboards and plenty of cup holders. Hmm, but you say you spent your last four hundred grand on some bling for the wifey, or maybe bought dear old dad a little cottage on the lake? Then find the dirtiest old boat and motor with good bones, clean it up, do some minor repairs yourself and pay for whatever professional work it needs, and for less than $5k you get a fine little boat, with your own sweat equity adding thousands in personal value to it. Open here for your complete instructions on how to do it. TheBoatGuy knows all when it comes to small boats and outboard motors. All hail TheBoatGuy!
Hi! Eric I have a Yamaha 4hp from 1983/86 and the engine number is 4AS if u have worked on engines like that how do you get the lower unit off? And are you able to use a control box and electric start with steering wheel? It's a 2 stroke btw
I have a Johnson 150 two stroke and It has a loud alarm consistently alarming I was told it is the oil fuel mixture from the vro but the vro is disconnected the other thing I’ve found is the overheat alarm could that be the issue or can you disconnect that alarm
I have a question I'm struggling to find the information on. I just bought an old 70's model Chrysler 9.9 hp outboard. The motor runs great, but I went to tilt it up and it is now stuck in that position. The tilt lock mechanism is not working. Everything I'm finding online are talking about bigger newer outboards that are on a power tilt/trim.
I have a 2005 9.9 Honda four stroke and it starts but turns off when I give it more throttle and or push the choke in. Any ideas as too what may be wrong with it?
hi Eric I am totally new to engines... please could you help me with a problem. I have a 2 little stroke engine and while it's in neutral the water pumps through but if I put it in gear no water goes through the engine and it over heats and shuts down.. any idea on what I'm doing wrong?
hey i got a question... i got 2 evinrude late 1960s big twin 40hp motors. im trying to put the carb and other components from the one motor onto the other. the one motor that must be a few years older has water inlets that do into the carb/choke.. my parts donor motor components do not use water inlets... so do unscrew the water inlets and plug them?
Hey man located in Tampa. Got a 175 pro xs mercury. I get max RPMS but am not getting the same power at top end that I’ve had before. Need some help diagnosing this
Kristin Metts I work on OMC’s all the time, I would just buy a new fuel pump square- www.ebay.com/itm/Fuel-Pump-For-Johnson-Evinrude-OMC-0388685-388685-3911667-6HP-8HP-9-9HP-15HP/254544132976?hash=item3b44033b70:g:2ucAAOSwaXNecJ1j Triangle www.ebay.com/itm/New-Fuel-Pump-For-Evinrude-Johnson-OMC-438559-0438559-140-155-175-185-200-HP/253102263550?_trkparms=aid%3D1110002%26algo%3DSPLICE.SOI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190711095549%26meid%3D2425e6a74bd24f1c9762ace2d96eb72e%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D254544132976%26itm%3D253102263550%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSellersOtherItemsV2&_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108
Puregas.org (or something like that) shows you gas stations in your area with ethanol free gas. Great for all engines that are in storage often. It’s great for cars too but a bit expensive for a regular fill up.
I was surprised to discover this great advice about outboard repair was 6 years old,. It seems so timely, and timeless. Thank you very much.
I have just discovered your videos, they are excellent how to and what to do videos, straight to the point. Thank You!
Indeed , awesome tips Eric, nice to see a young fella like urself doing these things on his own... u should be very proud of the knowledge u have .. who ever was ur teacher though u well, as im sure u have learned many of these things on ur own... once again great video's... keep them coming !!!
no one taught me anything. Everything i learned was from experience when i first started. I started when i was 13 and i am now 20. Here is a good video i made check it out Yamaha 50hp 2 Stroke OutBoard Disassembly Tear Down
@@ThatBoatGuy you mean 25!
Excellent video. Very crisp and to the point. For laying down a really old 2-cycle that has a gear shift lever on the side, it is best to lay it with the gearshift side up. There are Clymner manuals for old outboards if one does not have an original owner's manual, and the oil info may be way out of date. Most oldies use TC-W3 or equivalent if water cooled.
For the pee- hole, weed- wacker line works great and is less likely to damage a hose. Great Video!!
Here in Australia we call them whipper snippers and I can’t believe it took me a solid 30 seconds to figure out what a “weed wacker” is 😂
But thanks mate this helped me with my yammy 15 2 stroke
Thanks Man, for being thorough with layman's jargon also , heading out to maintain my outboard right now with the inspiration.
I’ve had good luck with automotive fuel hose for fuel injection engines. Made to handle ethanol
You shouldn't disconnect the fuel and start a 2 stroke until it stalls. They use the oil/fuel for lubrication as you mentioned earlier in the video. With out fuel it will be moving a little bit without lubricant and could damage it. If you are disconnecting fuel and running motor spray some sort of lubricant into the air intake/filter
Josh Davies nah mate because it is still lubricated until it stalls because the oil is in the fuel so is is lubricated the whole time it is running therefore causing no damage. But I can see why u would think that I did lots of research before doing this on all my motors (Yamaha and Mercury 2 strokes)
Best general outboard maintenance video on youtube! As a newb boater, this video explained so many questions. Great video!
I hate it when my P hole gets blocked lol. Good video man.
Just lube up your mid section, you'll be good to go
Thank you from a motorcycle mechanic and a newbie out board student ! Its all the same , just arranged differently.
Can definitely agree with the fuel hose breaking down,i'm currently waiting for new filters arriving after find small pieces of plastic blocking filters.
I just cleaned my carb and found a ton of weird green stuff in the bottom of the bowl. I thought it was some kind of mold, but it must be little bits of corroded fuel line that got past the filter. Time to replace the fuel tank and hose! Thanks!
Very helpful tips for me! I am new to boating and very little engine knowledge
Thanks Eric. Explained it really well especially what happens if you don't follow the advice
Brilliant thank you for all your comments on outboards big help
Eric, your information is a great help your experience is beyond your years Keep Up The Good Work...Txs.George
Good tips. Mud dobbers clog the tell tale hole all the time. I keep some welding wire on hand
Nice video, I just bought my first boat with a small evinrude 20hp. Very useful info, thanks.
Hey man, thanks a lot I just bought a Honda 9.9 and I was trying to educate myself as to anything that has to do with this particular motor so thanks for giving an all around lesson in maintenance. You did a great job with this so thank you for posting it. I definitely had to subscribe
Nice video. Helped me a lot on my first outboard :)
Thanks for the info. I'll be a new outboard motor owner soon and I'm gathering information right now. I see a couple disagreements in the comments but otherwise there seems to be a lot of good info here.
Very helpful video for this of us who know nothing about outboards. Considering getting a 3-5hp outboard for a 12 feet plastic jonboat. What would you recommend and is it possible to pick up a used one in good condition? I'm located in Trinidad and Tobago, so if I have to ship from the US, Miami would be the best option.
Nice video man. Have the same 9.9 Honda
I keep 80lbs mono on board just for pee hole
Great teacher you are Eric !
Awesome video. Great job. Do you have a video on break-in period procedures for a new 4 stroke outboard?
Doug Buffett no sorry but your manual should tell you how
Another great video. Really enjoyed watching. 👍
the drive shaft can be unseized by putting a pipe over the drive shaft and pulling it out.it needs to be a good fit so you are pulling on the crank and not alli housing
Thanks for making these helpful videos keep on keeping on please. I got a 30 yamaha 2 stroke
Good stuff man. Exactly what I was looking for with my first outboard.
A lot of outboards state 100:1 ratio especially Yamaha which is way to lean!!! I flush outboard at the end of the season with salt away in a tub to get Tstat to open also run non ethanol fuel on my way in on a portable tank and remove and grease all bolts you will never have a problem removing them
You should do a carburetor tuning guide.
hi!
I really love your short outboard motor vids!
I do have a specific question you might the answer to: I got an Honda BF5 outboard motor and Im using it on sailboat. the engine speed is limited in idle and reverse gear. Thats done my a simple mechanic and would be very easy to remove to gain full motor power in reverse gear. Question is: is this limitation just a safety feature or can i damage the motor my going full speed in reverse? thanks for any hints!
There’s nothing wrong with reving it up in reverse, but in neutral you could blow the block
Good tips. Applicable to outboards big and small.
Sean Duggan when he says the part about taking the fuel line out then running it dry I wouldn't advise that on a 2 stock because then your running the engine out of oil too
Great video. I`m a newbie at this and really needed the help. Thanks
Good on you Eric for this and other postings. I looked and can not find a video on Grounding spark plugs. Do you have one or know about one?
great! very detailed and helpful! hope your doing great!
Does a 2001 Honda 9.9 have that clear plastic gas line liner in it? Very good video. Thank You!
Nice video buddy! I like how informative it is while being informal. I will subscribe.
I believed that in a two stroke motor, I had to lay it exhaust port down to prevent water coming in the cylinder damaging the sleeve and rings.
Great video I appreciate it. Don’t use the grey fuel line …
Great tips! I'm assuming you sell your motors after you fix them up? I'm looking for a good used 15HP.
Very useful and well presented
can u use silicone for gasket when putting back together
Thanks mate very authorative on the basics. Thanks
Great simple tips! Great job....
brickwal92tt tell me how to take a piston out of a ns5b Nissan Motor 5 horsepower
how to take a piston out of a 5 horsepower Nissan ns5b motor
Great video, thanks eric
Just a question, do you apply any sealer for the powerhead gasket? PERMATEX Aviation Form-A-Gasket liquid Sealant, is it for the base gasket? Thanks
Great idea most educational ,
You sound like a young man who is well on his was to becoming a master marine technician!
Is your surname German?
Lindsey Deutsch how to take a piston out of a ns5b Nissan Motor 5 horsepower
Thanks for this information!
Every 2 stroke motor I have, runs on 2-4% oil mixed fuel. No problems so far...
I purchased a low hour 2008 4-stoke Suzuki (115HP) approx 22 hrs. but from the looks of the anodes and a few other items the previous owner did not flush after saltwater use. Other than changing all the anodes. What other things do you recommend to help flush some of the built up corrosion (internally) ?
Awesome video man
Great video
Great video , thank you
Any chance you can recommend where I can get a wiring diagram for my
Yamaha 50 hp auto lube , with lift and tilt. Regards Charlie Peake , Oldham Manchester , UK
Charlie Peake i would try boats.net
The "rinse" how long we let it rinse. My friend dries lakes for rinse. Isn't just a single cycle with is like 15 to 30sec?
Another Fine lesson.
When you want to buy a boat, for only $346,000, plus 8% tax of $27,680, you can buy a clean used 32' Sea Ray, with three outboards and plenty of cup holders. Hmm, but you say you spent your last four hundred grand on some bling for the wifey, or maybe bought dear old dad a little cottage on the lake? Then find the dirtiest old boat and motor with good bones, clean it up, do some minor repairs yourself and pay for whatever professional work it needs, and for less than $5k you get a fine little boat, with your own sweat equity adding thousands in personal value to it.
Open here for your complete instructions on how to do it.
TheBoatGuy knows all when it comes to small boats and outboard motors.
All hail TheBoatGuy!
Hi! Eric I have a Yamaha 4hp from 1983/86 and the engine number is 4AS if u have worked on engines like that how do you get the lower unit off? And are you able to use a control box and electric start with steering wheel? It's a 2 stroke btw
How did you get the lower unit off when the drive shaft was stuck in the crankcase?
Awesome video bro . Thank you for your time.
That green stuff is dried up marine oil... mine doesnt have any liner inside the gas lines..
I have a Johnson 150 two stroke and It has a loud alarm consistently alarming I was told it is the oil fuel mixture from the vro but the vro is disconnected the other thing I’ve found is the overheat alarm could that be the issue or can you disconnect that alarm
Having issues starting my outboard Honda 25 hp, change new spark plugs, clean the carbs and sometimes it would start and sometimes it won’t. Any help?
lauj meng test your compression and spark
Hi Eric,seasons greetings
I have a question I'm struggling to find the information on. I just bought an old 70's model Chrysler 9.9 hp outboard. The motor runs great, but I went to tilt it up and it is now stuck in that position. The tilt lock mechanism is not working. Everything I'm finding online are talking about bigger newer outboards that are on a power tilt/trim.
I have a 2005 9.9 Honda four stroke and it starts but turns off when I give it more throttle and or push the choke in. Any ideas as too what may be wrong with it?
Great Video Eric
hi Eric I am totally new to engines... please could you help me with a problem. I have a 2 little stroke engine and while it's in neutral the water pumps through but if I put it in gear no water goes through the engine and it over heats and shuts down.. any idea on what I'm doing wrong?
absolutely best video ever.
Great video, very informative!
Hi, my choke is seized on a Honda bf15. It starts and runs but I would like to get the choke sorted.. Any tips?
Thank you for the tutorial.
Excellent content. Thank you. Subscribed
hey i got a question... i got 2 evinrude late 1960s big twin 40hp motors. im trying to put the carb and other components from the one motor onto the other. the one motor that must be a few years older has water inlets that do into the carb/choke.. my parts donor motor components do not use water inlets... so do unscrew the water inlets and plug them?
Very good info...
Thanks for the information.
BRAVO!
Nailed it. good job.
What model is your Yamaha 8hp? I think I have the same.
great info - you know your shit dude
im looking for a used 40hp tiller motor....do you have any for sale?
Dude
Nice vid🙏
Hello.
Just a question.
I have a 2002 Tohatsu 40 hp fuel injection outboard.
Should I bun the fuel out before winter storage?
No not fuel injection. Run stabil additive to help prevent the gas going bad
Thank you so much 👍
Wat ratio should i mix in a 6 horse johnson
I have an oil leak on my 150 honda outboard, near the chain case cover. Could that be an easy repair?
Bill Watson probably a seal
is it good to add SeaFoam?
Hey man located in Tampa. Got a 175 pro xs mercury. I get max RPMS but am not getting the same power at top end that I’ve had before. Need some help diagnosing this
Derek Hockett prop pitch
Over time an aluminum prop will lose its cupping. A prop shop can fix that. Cost me about $70 for my 115.
Who shat in boatguy’s cornflakes for this video?!
Agro
Hi, what type of grease to use for the handel of boat you just mintion in this video, btw, i have 2stroke enduro 15hp yamaha.
Hamad Al Romaithi I use Johnson/Evinrude/BRP moly lube and it works great
what if you have a four stroke?
very good, thank you!
how would i get my evinrude 15hp running it has compression but wont fire has spark but the fuel pump leaks from all the gaskets
Kristin Metts I work on OMC’s all the time, I would just buy a new fuel pump square- www.ebay.com/itm/Fuel-Pump-For-Johnson-Evinrude-OMC-0388685-388685-3911667-6HP-8HP-9-9HP-15HP/254544132976?hash=item3b44033b70:g:2ucAAOSwaXNecJ1j Triangle www.ebay.com/itm/New-Fuel-Pump-For-Evinrude-Johnson-OMC-438559-0438559-140-155-175-185-200-HP/253102263550?_trkparms=aid%3D1110002%26algo%3DSPLICE.SOI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190711095549%26meid%3D2425e6a74bd24f1c9762ace2d96eb72e%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D254544132976%26itm%3D253102263550%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSellersOtherItemsV2&_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108
Don't they put ethanol in all gas
+Eric Schiffer no
Puregas.org (or something like that) shows you gas stations in your area with ethanol free gas. Great for all engines that are in storage often. It’s great for cars too but a bit expensive for a regular fill up.
how offen do you change your gear olie ?
Ever season so maybe 6 months..
Hi Eric do you an out board engine for sale
I have an older Evinrude VRO 90 HP Motor. It will not go over 1200 RPM. Any suggestions
Tom Pape buy any other brand then Evinrude.
Fuel pump.
Tom Pape fuel pump.
Buy a Mercury. Your power packs are bad
ik hoop dat ik de yamaha 5 pk win omdat mijn eigen motrtje het niet zo geweldig doet en het is beetje raar merk dus ik hoop dat ik hem win
So flush it after every outing in salt water
I would