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  1. j_k_bisson

    How to properly install a outboard

    I'm coming to the point where I need to install my new rebuilt/restored outboard and I am trying to figure out how to determine the correct height for the installation. Here is the pic of my question. What is the "X" height that it needs. The motor is a 1987 225hp Evinrude. The boat is a...
  2. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 03-15-2011 Update 03-15-2011 Well was able to scratch off a few of the things on my list last night. Finished assembling the trim-tilt system. Also installed the new screen and water pump. And installed the new temp sending unit in the starboard top head. Everything is on hold for...
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    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Re: Update 03-13-2011 Re: Update 03-13-2011 I ceaned up the cylinder and trim system, then assembled it for paint. Did not put the new seals/o-ring kit in it. I pressure tested ok as per the manual. SO I washed it up and painted it. It needs another coat of silver blue, but it doesn't look too...
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    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 03-13-2011 Update 03-13-2011 Well was able to finish the paint job on the lower unit last nite. Went over all the nooks and cranies with sand paper and wire brushes. Made extra sure that the zinc primer was going to stick nicely. Just like bubble gum to my girls hair! lol :D Here is how...
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    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 03-12-2011 Afternoon Update 03-12-2011 Afternoon Well was able to chemically strip the lower unit. It came out ok. Still need to blend in all the left of the primers. Here some pics. Tonight I will finish getting it ready for the priming stage. That way tomorrow night I'll be able...
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    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 03-12-2011 Update 03-12-2011 Was able to finish off the hood last night. Both the black stripe around the base of the hood for the silver stripes, the vent grill and vents. Here is how they all came out. The repair to the vent came out nicely as well. I'm getting better with this...
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    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Re: Update 03-06-2011 Re: Update 03-06-2011 Well I have been on hold in the painting deptment for the last couple of days waiting for paint to come in, so I have been drinking a couple of beers with the buddies trying to call in/secure a favour from for the graphics. My one buddy owns a...
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    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Re: Update 03-07-2011 Re: Update 03-07-2011 Seeing the parts are are on back order from the dealer, I had to forgo the painting of the dark blue last night. But I did recieve my lower motor mounts. So I was able to semi assemble the mid section. Still waiting on the Gland nut wrench and tilt...
  9. j_k_bisson

    Force 120 fuel recirculation possible issue

    Re: Force 120 fuel recirculation possible issue I marked you photo of where they are. The hose is the recirc line and the bolted piece should be taken off, gasket normally able to be reused (only $2.5 if broken), and the screens need to be cleaned with brake cleaner or carb cleaner. The...
  10. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 03-07-2011 Update 03-07-2011 Was able to get out to the garage last night. Also was able to get a coat of silver-blue on the top. Did not come out too bad. Could have used a bit more sanding with 600 grit. A few sanding scratchs showed through. But again this is only a fishing motor as...
  11. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 03-06-2011 Update 03-06-2011 Was able to get that coat of primer on it after all. Also a coat of spot putty. Just need to finish sanding with the 120 grit nocking everything flat around the rivets to get rid of the "layered paint" look in the primer. Then sand the whole hood with...
  12. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 03-05-2011 Afternoon Update 03-05-2011 Afternoon Just finished grinding the fiberglass and reapplying another coat of filler/mole hair resin to fill the bubble holes. Also found another area that needed fixing. That got a coat of resin then 1.5oz choped mat. Coming along nicely though...
  13. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 03-05-2011 Update 03-05-2011 Well finished assembling the side panels and quickly installed them on the mid section. My wife wants to use it now as a bird bath. JUst joking, but it does look like one. Maybe in a man's yard. lol Not a woman's. Here take a look. It does look like...
  14. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Re: Update 03-03-2011 Re: Update 03-03-2011 Yep on both. I have installed my heads so doing that is out. I also have the ability to weld the old one if it was needed. I'll actually relook at it tonight. You gave me something to think about. I talked with Faztbullet yesterday afternoon about...
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    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 03-03-2011 Update 03-03-2011 Well it was full force body shop last night. It was a very productive night. It all started afterwork when I stopped at my local painter supply shop. I picked up some high build fiberglass/plastic primer that they recommend. I was a bit leary after being...
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    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Re: Update 02-26-2011 Re: Update 02-26-2011 Seeing I need to stop the bleeding right now on this motor. I'll put them in at a later time if they are needed. Right now I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to do with this tilt tube issue. The one I got off ebay is 3/8" shorter than the...
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    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Re: Update 02-26-2011 Re: Update 02-26-2011 She read it over my shoulder while I was waiting for it to post last night. My figers will never recover from the message I had to perform last night. Lots of fun.... Again thanks for the offer of the tools and parts but I will deciline The new tool...
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    WHat color odf pin striping?

    I have a 1987 Evinrude 225hp and I am trying to find out what color is the pin stripping on the mid section right above the lower unit is. Check the pic. It is made up of three colours. Back ground color, top stripe, bottom stripe. All the pics I find online are not clear enough to tell. Also...
  19. j_k_bisson

    What are these holes for?

    I am rebuilding a 1987 225hp Evinrude and I am wondering what these holes are for. See pics. The one in the mid section appear to be drain holes for the cooling system for winterizing. The ones in the block could be the same thing. Can not tell what they are connected to. The book does not...
  20. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 02-26-2011 Update 02-26-2011 Well had a bit of an accident this afternoon after finishing the black paint on the mid section two tone application. Here is what the mid section came out like. Not bad I think. In the next pic you will see where I put the parts I painted yesterday up an...
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