Recent content by FDenny

  1. F

    Johnson 3.5 hp needle settings

    Took carb off 3.5 Johnson JH -23H and cleaned. Did not keep track of how many turns the high and low speed needles were initially set. What should the be initially set at. Noticed that with the plastic knobs installed you only have 1/4 to1/2 turn adjustment because of stoppers
  2. F

    Gear oil for older 1980 35 HP Evinrude

    For years I have yearly replaced the lower gear unit oil with just normal 80W-90 gear oil. Have not use marine oil. Just replaced the 2 seals on the prop shaft ( seals went due to LOTS of fishing line wrapped around near the seals not because of other failure.. Question is normal 80W-90 oil...
  3. F

    Replacing prop shaft oil seals on 1980 35 Evinrude

    I have a 1980 Evinrude (E35ECSM) that oil was leaking out past the seals on the prop shaft. ( found all my years of old fishing line wrapped up next to the seal). Took out old seals and got 2 P/N 321453 seals. My question is what direction do the seals go in? When I took them out they were...
  4. F

    How to store or lay 4 stroke 15 HP Evinrude E15R4EEB for winter

    Have a 4 stroke 15 hp evinrude ( Model E15R4EEB ser# G04642708 ) that has to be taken off the boat for winter storage. Last winter when taken off it was laid on its side ( don't know which side) and in the spring there was enough oil in the cylinders that the spark plugs had to be taken out to...
  5. F

    Carb on 35 HP 1980 Evinrude E35ECSM

    Replaced needle valve and float the other day on 1980 Evinrude E35ECSM and now motor will not open up. Idles fine and runs smoothly at trolling speed but as soon as you open up the throttle it dies. It gives a good attempt to accelerate but appears that it not getting the fuel. Float seems to be...
  6. F

    Changing Impeller on a 1980 35HP Evinrude

    I am going to replace impeller on my 1980 35 Hp Evinrude Model E35ECSM. Is there any special precaution to take? Do you have to just remove the 4 bolts on the lower end to remove ? I did not notice any plate to take off to disconnect the shifter.
  7. F

    Merry Christmas Everyone from The North Pole

    Merry Christmas everyone and here's to no outboard motor problems in 2010. Frank from Saskatoon, Sask. Canada
  8. F

    Can't get my motor started

    -32 C or -46 C with the wind chill and my motor won't start. 8"-10" or more of ice on the lakes so I guess I will have to wait till May. Have a Happy Holiday season everyone
  9. F

    Replacing Point on 1956 Evinrude 10 HP

    My 1956 Evinrude 10 HP would run good for a few minutes on both cylinders. Once it got a liitle warm it would only run on 1 cylinder. Bought 2 new coils and set of 2 points and condensors. Removed flywheel and both sets of coils were cracked and both points were pitted. My problem. The mounting...
  10. F

    1956 Evinrude 10 HP Model 10012

    I am going to replace the coils and points condensor on my 1956 10 HP Evinrude. I was also maybe going to repalce the plug wires and boots. Is there anyway that is easy to get the plug wires out? I see they are held on to the bottom of the points and coil plate by a screw. But for the life of me...
  11. F

    Canadian Evinrude/Johnson parts suppliers

    Is there any independant suppliers (other than Evinrude/Johnson dealers ) in Canada that Canadians can order parts for older engines from. I find original Evinrude/Johnson parts quite pricey compared to some of the US prices.
  12. F

    Can motor age be determined for serial no.

    A buddy of mine purchased an older 5.5 Johnson that someone has removed the Id tag for some reason. Maybe it was a hot motor at some time. We think that it may be a 1962, 63, or 64. My old Evinrude has the model and serial no stamped on a silver 1/4 dollar size plug on the motor. This motor has...
  13. F

    There is a God

    Earlier this summer I purchased an old 1956 10 HP Evinrude model 10012. The fellow said it was running but could not get the tank to pump (older 2 line tank). I saw the problem right away that the line was rotten. Seller wanted $100 he took $80. The motor was in exceptionally good shape as...
  14. F

    10 HP Evinrude Sportswin

    Can anyone tell me what years did Evinrude make the 10 HP model they called Sportstwin. I know 1956 as I have one but did they use that name for any other years?
  15. F

    What is this plug for?

    I have a 1956 Evinrude 10 hp model 10012. On the engine there is a silver metal plug ( size of 1/4 dollar) with the model and serial # of the motor stamped on it. (There could be even 2 ) I thought it would be a frost plug but make no sense having a front plug on a outboard. Any ideas?
See more
Top