1972 9.5 hp Evinrude

[standfas]

Re: 1972 9.5 hp Evinrude

I'm hoping to avoid having to do what chinewalker suggested. I looked up the bottom of the mid-section and there is a small plate with three screws. The shifting rod goes through this plate. If I remove this plate, does it give me enough acces to properly seat the water tube?

 

[standfas]

Re: 1972 9.5 hp Evinrude

I just spoke to a highly respected boat mechanic in Houston and he said the only reliable way of getting the water tube properly seated is to remove the power head. Now, I need to know how to do that. Is this procedure outlined in the standard service manual? Also, Wayne, if you're out there, what would your thoughts be on this. Is there enough life left in this motor to justify going to this trouble?

 

[papasage]

Re: 1972 9.5 hp Evinrude

that should be simple . you need a climers manul or an origina shop manuel. if the motor nruns it will be worth it . send me your e mail i will send you some info on that motor .papasage

 

[wayne h]

Re: 1972 9.5 hp Evinrude

sorry i have been working late. run the engine with the lower unit off not for long just make sure she runs i had it running so i know it runs but if u wanna hear it run start it with the lower unit off just remeber u cant do it long because u have no water in the engine just pour alittle premix in the carb. that will fire it long enough so u know it runs.they are great little motors and yaa i think its worth it. if i knew this would be a problem i would have left the lower unit on for u.i think u can get the tube back in without removing the powerhead .look at the lower unit and see where the tube has to be. this was you will know the angle of it and it should go in. the lower unit was on when my son pulled it off for shipment

 

[standfas]

Re: 1972 9.5 hp Evinrude

Papa,<br /><br />My e-mail is standfas@aol.com. Wayne, I'll put some pre-mix in the carb tommorrow to fire it.

 

[Mark R Groves]

Re: 1972 9.5 hp Evinrude

Unfortunately, based on my past experience I have to agree with Chinewalker regarding the exhaust tube. My first outboard I purchased quite a few years ago now was a basket case Evinrude 9.5. I learned alot about outboards from this motor, because just about everything was wrong with it. Like your motor this motor came with a loose water tube. I went through hell trying to get that tube in its correct position. Ultimately I realized that my efforts were futile. In the mean time I realized that the powerhead was shot (probably due to cooling problems) so I ended up completely tearing the motor down to do a complete rebuild. During the tear down I came to realize that on this motor the tube needed to be installed from the top down, and could not be installed from the bottom up. To make a long story short after, new pistons & rings, engine mounts, a water pump kit, new coils, new wires, points, new condensors, a carb rebuild and a used exhaust housing I ended up with wonderful little outboard that has been very dependable since then. I hope you get your motor running soon...<br />MG

 

[Mark R Groves]

Re: 1972 9.5 hp Evinrude

Standfas,<br /><br />I suppose I should have read all the posts more carefully. It looks like you have already come to the realization that the exhaust housing needs to be removed. As far as how hard it is to do this... it not too hard just basically nuts and bolts. I did it without the aid of a manual specific to this motor. Basically, what you need to do is remove the two lower covers to gain access to the powerhead/exhaust housing interface.<br />If you spend some time analyzing the motor you should be able to determine how to accomplish this. However, if you are absolutley stumped I could probably offer some specific information as I recently purchased a service manual on eBay (Even though it's been about 20 years since I've done more than basic maintenence on this motor).<br /><br />I hope this helps...<br /><br />MG

 

[standfas]

Re: 1972 9.5 hp Evinrude

Papsage emailed me some documents on removing the power head and exhaust housing. The first step it says is to remove the flywheel and magneto. Do I need to remove those for the purpose of re-inserting the water tube?

 

[papasage]

Re: 1972 9.5 hp Evinrude

i dont think you would . if you wer taking it apart to rebuild it would be easery to pull it with the power heado on the foot. papasage

 

[Mark R Groves]

Re: 1972 9.5 hp Evinrude

Standfas,<br /><br />The manual recommends removing the flywheel and magneto in the context of performing a powerhead rebuild. In this case it would make sense to pull them first. However, in your case, you are just separating the power head from the exhaust housing only for the purpose of proper installation the water tube. This being the case you shouldn't need to remove the flywheel and magneto.<br /><br />MG

 

[standfas]

Re: 1972 9.5 hp Evinrude

Between phone calls and various "fires" at work today I was able to remove the starboard side cover. Tommorrow I will remove the other side and hopefully get the exhaust manifold removed. I've been able to accomplish this with the help of this board. I'm sure there are more questions to come. I just wanted to say thanks to all for their concern and insight.