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  1. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Re: Update 02-25-2011 Re: Update 02-25-2011 Unfortunately I did built it up over the coarse of three hours this afternoon. Oh well, a bit of wasted of paint. What I did was spray light to medium coats, then waited a 1/2 hr then sparyed again. After I built it up to where I wanted it to be, I...
  2. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 02-25-2011 Update 02-25-2011 That green primer sure looks good! I hope the green stuff you are using is high build as it looks it. Because this "Tempo Yellow Zinc Chromate Primer" crap is not high build at all. Its as thin as paint thinner with a drop of paint in it. Here are a couple...
  3. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Re: Update 02-20-2011 Re: Update 02-20-2011 Like I said I cut off all the electrical tape last night from the harness, it was coming off anyways and needed to be fixed. I did not notice any bumps like a molded in fuse link. I can tell you where the tan wires all come together, about 3" above...
  4. j_k_bisson

    Need help identifing these wires

    I am current rebuilding a 1987 225 Evinrude outboard. Looking for help to try to identify where these wire go and what they do. Just some information, I have disabled the VRO pump and I am running premix, also removed the fuel pressure sensor. Also I am removing the trim sensor in the mid...
  5. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Re: Update 02-20-2011 Re: Update 02-20-2011 Last night was able to mount the trim relay boax and the basic wire harness. Now it is time to figure out what all the cut wires are to. Need some help here from my freinds at Iboats. I'll post them in a different thread to get more response. Here...
  6. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Re: Update 02-20-2011 Re: Update 02-20-2011 Well work last night going through the electrical system on a connector by connector at a time basis. Both cleaning the component, the connectors to that component, and the fastenting system. It is a long drawn out proceedure but I know from...
  7. j_k_bisson

    What product to use to keep the electrical components looking clean?

    What should I use on my electrical components to keep the looking nice and clean. Armor All? I could swear that I heard that you where not to use this stuff on electrical parts but not sure. I am currently scrubbing all my electrical components on my 1987 225hp Evinrude outboard rebuild and...
  8. j_k_bisson

    Painting/restoring 1987 Evinrude Hood and side shields

    Juat a couple questions reguarding my 1987 225hp Evinrude hood and side shields. I want to repaint them. They are in pretty rough shape. The are spider cracked in some places and have chips in them in other palces. 1)What are they made out of? Plastic, fiber glass, or unknown compostite...
  9. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 02-20-2011 Update 02-20-2011 Was able to finish the fuel system side of the installation. Installed all new hoses for everything. There where so many air leaks in the old system it was unbelievable that this thing ran good at all. Also I used the proper zip ties for fuel lines that have...
  10. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 02-19-2011 Afternoon Update 02-19-2011 Afternoon Just finished assembling the intake half of the crankcase. Then painting the whole block. The faces I did not want paint on I use grease and a paint brush to cover. Just have to wipe off the grease when the paint dries. Full steam ahead...
  11. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 02-19-2011 Update 02-19-2011 Worked from 8 pm to 1:30am last night assembling the rotating assembly. Was quite happy with what I got done. Did not run into any problems and took my time and followed the book as I went. Wiped everything down again then relubed it as required in the...
  12. j_k_bisson

    21.5' 1990 Campion Fishing machine transom and stringer restore

    Re: 21.5' 1990 Campion Fishing machine transom and stringer restore Here is a couple of sketches of what I was talking about last night.
  13. j_k_bisson

    Which to use water pressure or temp guage on 1987 225 Evinrude outboard

    Re: Which to use water pressure or temp guage on 1987 225 Evinrude outboard To clear everything up I have a 1990 225 power head with a 1987 ignition system. And to confuse you even more I have a 1986 mid section and lower unit. LOL :eek: It works. So the reason I said I had a 1987 was to...
  14. j_k_bisson

    Which to use water pressure or temp guage on 1987 225 Evinrude outboard

    Which is the better guage to use for this type of motor? I am rebuilding a Evinrude 225hp outboard. I was told by the dealer that seeing I was reworking (modifying) the cooling system to the 70hp thremostat and spring system that the engine will be prone to over heat unless the thermostat...
  15. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Re: Update 02-16-2011 Con'd Re: Update 02-16-2011 Con'd After the intake was done I started in on porting the block half. Again just cleaned up the flash. did not make the openings bigger. Just made them the same size through out the lock. I used a cheap inside protractor to check every one...
  16. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 02-16-2011 Update 02-16-2011 Thank god I did not buy the anti-sieze yet. I will use the 2-4-c Merc grease like you said. Got home early yesterday and had a good run at working out in the garage. First I completed the idling rework that Faztbullet instructed me to do. I put the hole up...
  17. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Re: Update 02-06-2011 Re: Update 02-06-2011 NYMACK66 yep I am going to use the Zinc chrommate primer. I am also planing on going through the correct process of etching with Alumiprep 33 and then coating with the Alodine 1201 before the primer stage. I have never done it and it is cheap from...
  18. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Re: Update 02-06-2011 Re: Update 02-06-2011 Well last night I got the pivot shaft housing blasted. That was a pain in the you know what. Here is a pic. Then it was on to cleaning bolts. I was able to clean half of the bolts up. Will need to replace some of the main housing to block bolts...
  19. j_k_bisson

    Is there a difference?

    Is there a difference between Aircraft (Yellow) zinc chromate primer and Marine (Green)zinc chromate primer?
  20. j_k_bisson

    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Update 02-12-2011 Update 02-12-2011 Well the air compressor did not die last night. I was able to get almost all the transom brackets blasted with exception of the trim system. Will get in to that when I come to rebuild it. I ordered the seal kit yesterday. Here is a pic of the parts after...
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