Can I Fix 8 Military Outboard Engines?

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @marzipan4993
    @marzipan4993 3 года назад +156

    Props to you for being a quality content creator! Most youtubers would try to make a 20 video long series out of these 8 motors! Thank you for what you do!

  • @johnwhauserman
    @johnwhauserman 3 года назад +98

    I love watching a guy that really knows what he's doing, and makes it look easy.

  • @newmoon54
    @newmoon54 3 года назад +34

    Great Videos!!! I'm a 34 year Johnson & Evinrude tech specializing in small motors from 2 to 50 h.p.. I love everything about them! Good to see someone else taking up the cause! Two stroke motors especially J. & E. motors, are NUMBER ONE!!!!!

  • @Michael-cf9lf
    @Michael-cf9lf 3 года назад +4

    Brother allot of us love your channel don't quit.

  • @justjackfromsc
    @justjackfromsc 3 года назад +174

    The military ought to hire you to be their boat guy. It would probably save a lot of money. Thanks for the video and God bless.

    • @johnwren3976
      @johnwren3976 3 года назад +88

      As if the military has any interest in saving tax dollars..🙄

    • @mini696
      @mini696 3 года назад +25

      Nah, they have a cycle life and get replaced working or not.

    • @doc2517
      @doc2517 3 года назад +8

      military save money???

    • @christopherbiggs4623
      @christopherbiggs4623 3 года назад +3

      @@johnwren3976 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 - TRUTH!!

    • @luisarashirovideo
      @luisarashirovideo 3 года назад +1

      Those are too old engines. Maybe usable for practice or blowing them up

  • @richardwalden5390
    @richardwalden5390 3 года назад +91

    the only mech polite enough to give his other outboards a joyride.

  • @corystewart2838
    @corystewart2838 3 года назад +9

    It was such a pleasure working with you to fix all of these engines. Highly recommend to anyone looking for boat engine repair!! Amazing work on these engines, they performed flawlessly for training! Thank you so much for all your work and attention to detail! I have another new to us engine for you to look at...

  • @anthonyalmon9403
    @anthonyalmon9403 3 года назад +7

    I'd like to comment on the condition of those engines - both before and after the fabulous repairs. I organize and run a training for the Naval Sea Cadets that involves a lot of boating. In years past, we have spent nearly half the "training time" trying to get our motors running. Not this year. The engines were in superb condition and greatly contributed to the best training we've run in the last 7 or 8 years!

  • @sheila9358
    @sheila9358 3 года назад +156

    I would watch longer versions of these being repaired..I know editing takes a long time..

  • @deantheboatguy1437
    @deantheboatguy1437 2 года назад +1

    you have a surprisingly large amount of knowledge for your age !!!!!! I wish there were more like you!!
    sharing what you're sure of without claming to know what you dont yet know
    48 years in the buiz for a living plus a little racing and your work cought my eye keep up the good work!!!!

  • @TBendez
    @TBendez 3 года назад +5

    Nice to see you get 7/8 fully working! A 55 hp outboard ran on a handle must feel pretty lively!

  • @williamhammerstrom6454
    @williamhammerstrom6454 3 года назад +5

    You are talented and fearless! Hey I know that you tune a lot of carbs. But for the rest of us, carbs are hard! Maybe in a future episode, you could do like a full tour of the different types of carbs, their components, and what is most likely to go wrong. Thanks so much. The 8 outboards has been my favorite episode yet!

  • @prewettcr
    @prewettcr 3 года назад +6

    Truly awesome - masterly produced and edited. Fixing a carb prob ON THE WATER was highlight of overall brilliant mechanics - thanks Boat Guy!

  • @jimsworthow531
    @jimsworthow531 3 года назад +18

    Can't beat those 80s-90s johnny-rude twin 2 strokes; good job.

  • @livintheislandlife7561
    @livintheislandlife7561 3 года назад +48

    Dude where have you been all this time 😂

  • @chrissherman4357
    @chrissherman4357 Год назад +1

    I am a born tinkerer and love to watch these videos. So jealous of your knowledge and expertise!!! Just love the idea of bringing a lost cause back to life, just amazing, keep the great content coming.

  • @lJADU
    @lJADU 3 года назад +16

    Would love to get some insight into the financials! How much you can buy them for, what your time/labor (not to mention knowledge) costs, and how much you could potentially sell them for.
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @anchorsaway1062
    @anchorsaway1062 2 года назад

    Just fixed eight motors in 12 minutes and 31 seconds and took apart and diagnosed a carburetor problem while on the water. Nice job dude. Enjoy the videos

  • @Yooper05
    @Yooper05 3 года назад +4

    Great job!! We used those for training and they worked flawlessly! Thanks so much for what you do!

  • @davidglover575
    @davidglover575 3 года назад +1

    I really missed your videos. I'm glad you're back in town.

  • @davidwright2706
    @davidwright2706 3 года назад +51

    I notice they are all 2 stroke engines, sometimes the old school technology works the best.

    • @nabox1435
      @nabox1435 3 года назад +9

      And they were made by OMC (Johnson/Evinrude)

    • @chikendagr8994
      @chikendagr8994 3 года назад +1

      well i mean all these engines were replaced with newer engines soooo

    • @kmatthewj
      @kmatthewj 3 года назад +4

      @@chikendagr8994 it is the government soooo lmao

    • @nabox1435
      @nabox1435 3 года назад +9

      @@chikendagr8994 people think old = less reliable. It’s not the case a lot of the time. A lot of new things are bought when they aren’t needed at all…

    • @chikendagr8994
      @chikendagr8994 3 года назад +6

      @@nabox1435 I mean there is some truth to it. Older stuff has more hours, which makes them less reliable than new stuff, which usually has less hours. Also now all the major outboard brands are all reliable, where 30 years ago you had the reliable and the unreliable brands.

  • @PapaDan
    @PapaDan 2 года назад

    Great content. I graduated from Charlotte high school. Punta Gorda Florida. Sophomore junior and senior year’s multiple hours in the marine mechanics class. Your videos bring back old memories.

  • @regressmenot
    @regressmenot 3 года назад +5

    Yoooooooooo! Make a video. People never get tired of used engine revival videos.... problem solving from beginning to end, fuel, electric, mechanical. Love your content, really hoping you're not giving it up.
    Hope all is well, Merry Christmas to you and your family.... and Happy New Year to you.

  • @troyfall6573
    @troyfall6573 3 года назад +5

    I like hearing what you paid for the motors and then how much it cost you in time and money to repair. You make it look so easy. Now the engines just need new paint jobs and decals.

  • @loudeal8668
    @loudeal8668 3 года назад +5

    The best mechanic I’ve ever seen.

  • @jamesthegr8100
    @jamesthegr8100 3 года назад +1

    I love that on the water carb fix at the end .

  • @richardmessenger9474
    @richardmessenger9474 3 года назад +5

    Loved working on these..we had 30 Johnson/Evenrude 40s in the mid 70s for boat patrols on the Belize Guatemalalan Border...must have totally rebuilt every one of them in 8 months..they had a hard life...some sunk in the river..some seized due to lack of oil...smashed from hitting sunken debris....loved working on them...

  • @davidburke4709
    @davidburke4709 3 года назад

    Please keep the uploads coming, they are a tremendous amount of help for all of us!

  • @collinfisher3493
    @collinfisher3493 3 года назад +11

    Where can I buy one of your motors? I’m really interested in a 35

  • @arubanjames
    @arubanjames 2 года назад

    Hahahah, the only guy pulling a carb on the water, in the middle of a run, fixing it and going back to running. I need more.

  • @autoozero2131
    @autoozero2131 3 года назад +15

    What are you using in your ultrasonic cleaner?

    • @chrisbjorlin2549
      @chrisbjorlin2549 3 года назад +2

      Ultrasonic detergent containing Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate! You Will find that in the store that sells the ultrasonic cleaner ☺️

    • @renravvarn8858
      @renravvarn8858 3 года назад

      @@chrisbjorlin2549 we use grade B water and vinegar white 50/50 mix I'm the military to clean stuff air and 02 clean related.

    • @janetyeoman1544
      @janetyeoman1544 3 года назад

      I’ve got the same ultra sonic. dawn purple detergent is also used a lot.

  • @PNWTone
    @PNWTone 3 года назад +1

    You’re a freakin legend.
    I want to know your story. You should do a full video talking about how you started fixing these, why you chose to record it and post it on RUclips. You inspire me man

  • @joshfrench5275
    @joshfrench5275 3 года назад +3

    Its motivating seeing your skill and knowledge man! seriously awesome!

  • @aoutdoors1414
    @aoutdoors1414 3 года назад +1

    I just found your channel wow, I have a 1967 20 hp johnson that has been giving me a fit to get it working right under a load use to i could start it up and run it in a plastic drum now it want even start up maybe if i keep watching your channel maybe some things will help get it to were i can fish again and enjoy it and not worry about my motor not working great job on those motors.

  • @ste-bow
    @ste-bow 3 года назад +17

    What kind of prop was that on the 55hp?

    • @johncarlberg4481
      @johncarlberg4481 3 года назад +3

      Some sort of weed less jet drive

    • @jetboatingbc6192
      @jetboatingbc6192 3 года назад +2

      Johnson Enforcer with a DuraJet.

    • @johncarlberg4481
      @johncarlberg4481 3 года назад +1

      @@jetboatingbc6192 Johnson enforcer lol

    • @jetboatingbc6192
      @jetboatingbc6192 3 года назад

      @@johncarlberg4481 2 meanings haha

    • @assassinlexx1993
      @assassinlexx1993 3 года назад

      I thought it is the model for guy that have trouble with ropes etc getting wrap up

  • @kindcorner1787
    @kindcorner1787 3 года назад

    Dude im from maine and I love your channel. I love watching you fix this stuff. Im addicted to your videos and want to bring back some motors like this. Keep em coming

  • @cap2c484
    @cap2c484 3 года назад +26

    I wonder how much he picked those up for vs. what he can get for them now. 🤔

  • @bethcrites9435
    @bethcrites9435 3 года назад +2

    Dude deserves every good thing HE makes happen. Military might have been part of this solid soldier. Or they missed out on this one!

  • @keithbachand2251
    @keithbachand2251 3 года назад +4

    What happened to you?! No new uploads. Hope your doing well man!

  • @chrispiyarat5066
    @chrispiyarat5066 3 года назад +1

    I've watched all of your videos and you have literally taught me everything I know and didn't know about these engines. Thanks mate. Downunder Melbourne Australia.

  • @dennisharrington6055
    @dennisharrington6055 3 года назад +6

    Thanks. Do you “mess” with remote start (I mean, electrically started from conning station away from the engine) and remote steering (cable or pushrod)?

  • @747fixr
    @747fixr 3 года назад

    Love all your videos, one of the best channels on RUclips. Reminds me of when I was a boy in Wisconsin buying used outboards and fixing them with my father.

  • @samthornton6159
    @samthornton6159 3 года назад +6

    I remember the story u posted of a little boat when’s that coming out?

  • @gearjammergamer8560
    @gearjammergamer8560 3 года назад

    Great to see you back. hope all is well.

  • @g.h.1726
    @g.h.1726 3 года назад +31

    I want him on any boat I own, stinking repairs a carb out on the water.

    • @mastaplanna9771
      @mastaplanna9771 3 года назад +3

      I woulda dropped it in for sure

    • @mailmusic
      @mailmusic 3 года назад +3

      he rebuilt one carb on a expanded metal table.........I lose parts in a box! LOL

    • @johndowe7003
      @johndowe7003 3 года назад +1

      Just unbolt the engine and drop that fucker in the lake/ river lol I hate unreliable boat motors

    • @Monkmaster1969
      @Monkmaster1969 3 года назад

      By a rebuild kit and READ THE F'N directions! Easy

  • @norbertobetances418
    @norbertobetances418 3 года назад

    Glad your back too love your boat videos. I’m restoring a 1979 proline flat back. Love watching your videos. Keep up the good work.

  • @philipdenormandie1138
    @philipdenormandie1138 3 года назад +19

    I wanna seee some 150 plus engines from the early 2k's

  • @matthewbailey2013
    @matthewbailey2013 3 года назад

    So helpful. Thanks my man. Never seen an "on water" carb pull. Your confidence is inspiring.

  • @Chief351L
    @Chief351L 3 года назад +3

    I’m not a boat guy and not sure why this even popped up, but I totally enjoyed the video and will definitely blame you if I suddenly decide to buy a boat! LoL

  • @JerryChanD
    @JerryChanD 3 года назад +1

    OMG you fixed all of those beautiful motors! Just found how amazing you have done this video so simple and to the point! Actually, most of 2 stroke motors really easy to do their works just need to know the fundamental elements for the motors, and those 2 strokes could run like a charm!

  • @hughespetri4879
    @hughespetri4879 3 года назад +5

    Can you go to the auctions I love those kinds of videos

  • @capt.stubby245
    @capt.stubby245 3 года назад +2

    Hey TBGuy, we've sent out search parties to look for you. Glad you're okay. Look forward to all your content. Try to not make us wait so long between videos. You know how many people wish they had 214,000 subs? Thanks again. You've taught me a ton.

  • @gtoger
    @gtoger 3 года назад +88

    Gonna paint my Merc 115 in random matte colors and have a MilSpec Pontoon.

  • @maddgoatee9708
    @maddgoatee9708 3 года назад

    Glad your back, miss your great videos

  • @markphillips6154
    @markphillips6154 3 года назад +3

    Where have you been

  • @DoingItCheap
    @DoingItCheap 3 года назад

    You got a new sub !! One question............ after watching so many of your videos, is there a specific reason you use black paint on the bottoms?

  • @TheCaptainbeefylog
    @TheCaptainbeefylog 3 года назад +3

    "You're a wizard, Harry!"

  • @mikeperth8027
    @mikeperth8027 3 года назад +2

    Was starting to think you'd left youtube mate.
    Good to see you're back!

  • @Juanito_Peligroso
    @Juanito_Peligroso 3 года назад +9

    Military surplus is actually legit because motor-T guys whole job is maintenance

    • @johndowe7003
      @johndowe7003 3 года назад +3

      You'd be surprised what kinda janky shit falls through the cracks

  • @Rootstogrutes
    @Rootstogrutes 2 года назад

    Youre a friggin wizard bro. New to the channel and loving it. Looking for my first boat on a budget so youre giving me a lot of insight.

  • @hooks4nooks
    @hooks4nooks 3 года назад +3

    Shit!! Wish I was that mechanically inclined. Nice job! I have an Evinrude 8, and a old Evinrude 15 that need this done to them. But this helps. I mean I'll try it. Lol.

  • @stevejohnstonbaugh9171
    @stevejohnstonbaugh9171 Год назад +1

    There's the ultrasonic cleaner! But yu need the next size up so you can get a total submersion. But hey - headed in the right direction 😊Because you like your engines to look clean - if your not going to do the full detail under the hood, hit the guts witih your high pressure air hose. That will tidy it up right quick.

  • @ToyManFlyer1100
    @ToyManFlyer1100 3 года назад +15

    Well...I guess he retired....Enjoy retirement, bro....

    • @dom2751
      @dom2751 2 месяца назад +2

      He didn’t retire he only post like 1 time every 3-4 months

  • @Sjefsnijders
    @Sjefsnijders 3 года назад +2

    Love to der your videos man, I also bought two outboards from the dutch militarie last month. One ran great but I was such a fool for not looking under the hood of the other one when I bought it. It missed almost every part that could be removed. But is has been a good lesson for me

  • @harvmurr8384
    @harvmurr8384 3 года назад +4

    I wish I could bring my motor to you lol.

  • @chrisw3939
    @chrisw3939 3 года назад

    So good to see someone who actually knows what they are doing :)

  • @deanfulford69
    @deanfulford69 3 года назад +4

    Bro wtf happened where are you

  • @chrisyoung1478
    @chrisyoung1478 3 года назад

    '
    Those are motors for the MARS (Marine Amphibious Reconnaissance System), which was usually mated to a Zodiac F-470 CRRC (Combat Rubber Raiding Craft), used by USMC Force Recon, US ARMY SF & Rangers, Navy SEALS, USAF STS, etc. I think they are based on Johnson Commercial motors, modified with the drain system, they also came with a silencer system, which was acoustic pads fitted around the case and top of the lower unit. Thanks for bringing a few of them back to life, I have many fond memories of long nights at sea running those bad boys.

  • @southernbullseye6833
    @southernbullseye6833 3 года назад +2

    Trying to find 40 HP with steering and throttle controls for my. 78 year old father at reasonable price

  • @cjimmer4877
    @cjimmer4877 3 года назад

    Your motor repair abilities are like a superpower.

  • @guccigang6287
    @guccigang6287 3 года назад +9

    If he doesn’t upload soon or again imma unsubscribe enjoy his videos but no uploads anymore so unfortunate

  • @bobjones8864
    @bobjones8864 3 года назад +1

    I’ve missed your uploads, I love watching you trouble shoot engines. I hope you make a tidy sum reselling them.

  • @outdoorswithtim.576
    @outdoorswithtim.576 3 года назад

    I'm working on a project boat with my young Nephews.
    We love your channel

  • @terrymiller5143
    @terrymiller5143 3 года назад

    Good to see a video from you again. Keep em coming.

  • @freakcascade6809
    @freakcascade6809 3 года назад

    Nice video, I enjoy finding channels like yours that I have yet to discover

  • @jimjohnson1285
    @jimjohnson1285 3 года назад

    Very cool... I'm glad your back as well

  • @jarredgage
    @jarredgage 3 года назад

    Good to see you back in action. Favorite boating channel.

  • @fescudder
    @fescudder 3 года назад

    You are incredible. Keep these videos going... they help me to build false DIY confidence when working on boat engines!

  • @AdventureKody
    @AdventureKody 2 года назад +1

    What is that machine you put the carbs in?

  • @Samuel-zl7yw
    @Samuel-zl7yw 3 года назад

    I’m a newer subscriber and newer boater! I’m currently repairing a 1980 Sea King 15 Horse by Chrysler. I replaced the head gasket which had blown and seem to have good compression. But now my starter recoil stopped winding back up. A starter online costs about $60 which seems too much for me. I’ll try to see what I can do before I go and buy an expensive part

  • @jamesbowring9346
    @jamesbowring9346 3 года назад

    Good video dude. Glad to see you back

  • @geoffyoung3012
    @geoffyoung3012 3 года назад

    Awesome work. Great to see a new video. Have missed your content.

  • @eliomorejon3323
    @eliomorejon3323 3 года назад

    dude your videos are sick i must say! Your content is extremely well done.
    Need more.. keep up the great work!!!

  • @jamesgeorge3108
    @jamesgeorge3108 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for doing such a great job on our motors. I figured we might be able to salvage half of them.

  • @pikehk
    @pikehk 3 года назад

    Glad to have you back

  • @ezrhino1803
    @ezrhino1803 3 года назад

    I just stumbled on this in my recommended. I am so glad I clicked. Excellent presentation. I subscribed.

  • @bikerboy674
    @bikerboy674 3 года назад

    Glad to see a new video from you. Greetings from Holland

  • @timburton1812
    @timburton1812 3 года назад

    Been missing your videos!! Glad you’re back!

  • @mattparoz4246
    @mattparoz4246 3 года назад

    If I did a carby rebuild like you, 1:41, I’d miss the rag and the screws and bolts would go through the table and be lost forever 🇦🇺🤙🏼 Great to see another Vid….

  • @Godsons.
    @Godsons. 3 года назад

    Holy moly your back. Happy to see your back.

  • @co2treasuresadventures354
    @co2treasuresadventures354 3 года назад

    Missed your videos glad to see u back

  • @nowaydefnotlex
    @nowaydefnotlex 3 года назад

    Wow! Thats impressive sir! Must be you are a master mechanic, seriously!!

  • @ermancroney3805
    @ermancroney3805 3 года назад

    What a gift you have! Thanks for sharing your expertise with us. What looks so easy for you to do, is so complicated and confusing to most of us. Wow!

  • @cynthiadaw131
    @cynthiadaw131 3 года назад

    These motors are high!! They cost a lot of money!! Way to go bro!!

  • @25hpboatracerman
    @25hpboatracerman 3 года назад

    Good work mate.
    Thanks for the effort to make these videos.
    Cheers from Australia

  • @matthewr4910
    @matthewr4910 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this bro I've been needing it!

  • @WayneTheBoatGuy
    @WayneTheBoatGuy 3 года назад

    You made quick work of those! Awesome.

  • @gregvanblaricum4204
    @gregvanblaricum4204 3 года назад

    I have an older (late 70's) 50hp Evinrude that will not idle properly and I believe it's also missing a spring or link for the choke. I need help bad!!!! Great video by the way. Very impressive.

  • @jamesnewbern1242
    @jamesnewbern1242 3 года назад

    Your videos are great . Glad you are back

  • @bleab
    @bleab 3 года назад +2

    ayy man, I'm keen when you come back with another post