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  1. oldboat1

    Evinrude 40hp Water Temp alarm

    Are you testing on hose/muffs, in a tank, or on the water?
  2. oldboat1

    Surging Johnson 6 hp.

    To dial in a motor's low speed setting (or redial it in after, say, a carb cleaning, I usually start with the 1 1/2 setting, warm up the motor and get it to idle as slow as I can, then typically turn clockwise 1/8 turn at a time until it lean sneezes or stalls -- then back out the setting until...
  3. oldboat1

    Surging Johnson 6 hp.

    Your pic shows it running at wot or close -- can't tell anything from that about low speed setting.
  4. oldboat1

    Surging Johnson 6 hp.

    not necessary yet, imo. Your low speed needle may be bent or broken off -- maybe with the broken tip in the carb housing. Pop off the domed cap on top and take a look.
  5. oldboat1

    Surging Johnson 6 hp.

    Try adjusting the slow speed needle counter-clockwise 1/8 turn. Repeat if still stalling (richer adjustment -- more fuel).
  6. oldboat1

    1987 Evinrude 9.9 No Spark On Both Cylinders

    Check connections. (Spike in plug boot has to contact the inner wire core in plug wire.)
  7. oldboat1

    1958 seahorse 10 running hot

    Operating temp is 140F or somewhat lower. 160F is overheating -- and with be too hot to handle (top of head). Cooling water in a barrel should be about half way up the shaft -- no sustained high speed running.
  8. oldboat1

    Surging Johnson 6 hp.

    Tank vent? Also, it looks like you need more water in your barrel -- run it about half way up the shaft. When right, there should not be any water thrown from the prop, only spray from the discharge ports under the powerhead, or from the tell-tale outlet (if provided). Run it as slow as it...
  9. oldboat1

    Where would you drill for tell-tale install?

    As an alternative, look for a temp gauge with a sensor that attaches to the top of the head.
  10. oldboat1

    Surging Johnson 6 hp.

    When it acts up, touch the top of the head to see if it's overheating. If you can't hold your fingers there for a few seconds, it' too hot. You may need to change out the impeller.
  11. oldboat1

    Excessive smoking

    "too rich" might refer either to the gas to oil ratio in the tank (too much oil), or the air/fuel mix at the carb (too much fuel). Mix in the tank is probably the likely suspect for a smoky engine. Keep the mix ratio at 50:1 gas to oil using good 2-cycle TCW-3 oil and fresh gas.
  12. oldboat1

    Adding a starter to a 1963 Evinrude 28302A 28 hp

    Easiest method is to install a starter button at the transom. Use a covered plastic electrical box from Home Depot for the starter solenoid and button.
  13. oldboat1

    Operators manual for 1957 Evinrude fastwin 18 hp model 15020?

    Keep checking Ebay.
  14. oldboat1

    Shop manual needed

    Gasoline is a solvent, and likely all you need in a clean engine -- fresh fuel, and some run time. The tank may be a caveat. If the tank is dirty, whatever is in there will end up in the engine.
  15. oldboat1

    skeg damage ...home repair

    I've had good results using West System epoxy with their powdered aluminum filler -- for larger jobs, sheet aluminum attached with a combination of epoxy and rivets. Finish the build-up with JB weld or more of the thickened epoxy. Shape/sand, prime and paint.
  16. oldboat1

    1973 Evinrude 25 sneezing

    I think your carb has a slow speed needle valve at the top of the carb -- adjusts air/fuel mix. Try enriching the mix by rotating the needle slightly counter clockwise.
  17. oldboat1

    OMC tank color

    The local CarQuest outlet in my town does pretty good paint matching. Large can is $12-$15, as I recall -- would clean up a spot on the can, and bring it in.
  18. oldboat1

    Broken low speed needle

    Remove the needle, which presumably leaved the tip imbedded in the carb body. A finishing nail works to push the tip into the drip chamber where you can fish it out (head of the nail used to contact the broken tip).
  19. oldboat1

    Best lift tool fixture for lowering 1979 and later v4 crossflows

    Maybe a rope around the shaft under the powerhead. When lowering, you should be able to steer the lower unit to a horizontal position. If a chain is used, protect the shaft with towels, or a moving blanket.
  20. oldboat1

    Starter does not engage. (Need Advice)

    I had good luck in the past (maybe 20 years ago) with ARCO starters -- inboard starters in my case. You might google them and get a look at their line. They may be able to do a quality rebuild on yours.
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