72' 50HP OB Johnson

[SS cooke&burn]

i recently pick up my 1972 kingfisher with the 50 hp ob motor and i need help identifying the year of the motor. model # 50ESL72 and the serial # E3640635. ive been looking and came up with the year 72' but would like to make sure. also the boat has been sitting for two years could anybody give me some advice as where to start on getting it ready for the spring time.<br /> thanks for the help

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: 72' 50HP OB Johnson

1972. the best tip is to get a manual, located at the bopttom of this page!

 

[SS cooke&burn]

Re: 72' 50HP OB Johnson

thanks for the help! i figured i was right, just needed to make sure. this is my first boat and cant wait to get it out on the water..

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: 72' 50HP OB Johnson

Literal Translation...<br /><br />50ESL72 = 50Hp + Electric Start + Longshaft + 1972

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: 72' 50HP OB Johnson

I'm where you are except mine's been sitting much longer than 2 years. Here's my list.<br /> <br />- Drained and refill the lower unit with lube <br /><br />- Rebuild the water pump. <br /><br />- Remove the prop, checked for tangled fishing line, and grease splines. <br /><br />- Squirt TCW-3 oil into the spark plug hole and manually rotated flywheel. <br /><br />- Remove, clean, and fit the carburetor with a carb kit. <br /><br />- Replace spark plugs. <br /><br />- Remove and clean any fuel filters/screens. <br /><br />- Grease any fittings on the steering. <br /><br />- Drain any fuel in tank. Check for rust/debris. Refill with fresh oil/fuel mix.<br /><br />- Make sure battery is "hot" and connections are clean.<br /><br />I'm sure there are other things that I will notice and tend to along the way. A manual will guide you through most of this.

 

[SS cooke&burn]

Re: 72' 50HP OB Johnson

appreicate all the advice. i have been around boats all of my life. safety always comes first and i completed the online safety course before i picked the boat up. BoatBuoy i have drained the lower unit and refilled. didnt see any signs of water in the oil so i must be on the right track. in the process now of replacing the water pump. will keep you updated on anything i come across in the process. hope to have er done by spring. the guy who had the boat and motor before me converted the motor to cable driven. its actually pretty neat set-up(kinda like an air boat stearing). have you ever seen any like this before?

 

[fireman57]

Re: 72' 50HP OB Johnson

Don't forget to check for cracks in all hoses.

 

[SS cooke&burn]

Re: 72' 50HP OB Johnson

yeah ive got a fuel line on order now. it was badly dry roted. it almost just fell apart when you bend it.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: 72' 50HP OB Johnson

only use type "c" lower unit lube. you have a hydro-electric gear box down there, and it needs a certain type of fluid. using standard fluid can ruin it very quickly