Aaron thanks for sharing all these great videos it is always a good feeling when facing a problem with the boat, having a library of videos ready for you showing what to do and what NOT, like that plastic fiasco you showed. Also merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your amazing audience!!! Best wishes for 2025 !
I like that boat great video on maintenance oh I hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas God bless ya and I hope you have a happy new year
Gday mate i have never seen that done before with that plastic on the fuel filter must have been one hell of a mech , i have a 40 yamaha la and i was shown a way to drain the oil by using a 14 mm barb fitting on a peice of hose you have probably sen it anyway but so as not to make a big mess all over your leg ,i know they make filter remover tools for bigger engines jusst wish they made them for the smaller ones instead of having to use multi grips when the housing gets stuck.GREASE is your friend never have to much grease on an outboard used in salt water ,it amazes me how many guys are frightened to do this sort of work on there engines it really is basic 101 stuff but if they want to throw there money away well ok hopefully your videos will intice them to have a go my 40 is brand new and the dealer will never see it again great video .
FIRST, Great video mate. I have a Mercury 9.9Hp that I just bought last month. SURELY will be applying everything you said. Thanks. KEEEP IT UPPP!!!!! I LUV YOUR VIDEOS🥰🥰😍
I like to back flush my coolant system. I do this when changing the water pump. I attach a hose to the pick up tube then attach that hose to a garden hose & flush thru with the thermostat(s) removed.
Thanks for another instalment, I'm officially an addict! Good tip at the end. I've had a 1982 Johnson 25 since 1999 - I ALWAYS disconnect the fuel and let the engine run it all out. When flushing after salt or before loading in freshwater. Life happens and it could be a year or 5 before you take it out again. Never had a carbie problem - even running years old premix. Oh, and add the oil everytime you add fuel to the tank so you're not guessing. You know it's correct.
I've got an '81 25 HP Johnson. I like the thru trim tab exhaust. I have also ALWAYS run the engine dry after each and every use. (I think the cowl graphics on the '81 and '82's were their best.)
Hello, I’m based in Scotland and have been told by an outboard engineer, not to use E10 fuel. The advice was always use E5 as it has lots of additives that will protect your engine, where E10 will destroy it and break down neoprene gaskets and also E10 does not have a shelf life any more than a month or two. Super unleaded fuel all the way in my outboard, motorbikes and petrol chainsaws or garden equipment. Anyone with classic cars etc will use E5 as it has a shelf life, motorbikes as well when the bike is away for the winter. Even a new car which will run on E10, every second fill use E5 if you plan on keeping the car for a while, you will get a few more mpg whilst protecting your purchase. At the end of the day it’s around 15 pence per litre more to gain an engine that will last a long time longer.
Just to add to the comments. I actually tipped my engine (same model) towards me and took the filter off like it was a cup, holding any oil inside. It did spill but not too much. Most of what little I know I learn here 👍👍
We use Fluid Film on Coast Guard aircraft that are always hovering in the salt. It can be bought at HD and Lowe’s and is organic. Made of lanolin I will be using that on my aluminum boat and outboard both.
@ Your Welcome! It fizzles when first applied. Penetrates and spreads. People up north use it to spray inside their vehicle frames/ect. to protect from all the rust they get.
I stabilize fuel with every tank fill. Stabile is cheap and I never know how long the motor may sit. I stabilize the gas for my snow blower, lawn mower, weed trimmer and blower. You run your car or truck every day but other motors sit so buy ethanol free gas if you can and stabilize it. Carburetors won't clog and engines will run every time. Cheap insurance.
I see how much you like brp triple guard grease. Try out their thread and gasket sealant. Stuff is amazing. I put on the lw bolts and it’s still there as new 3 years later when I do impeller. Only chemical that breaks it down is acetone.
Good morning Yes sir, you are right. "WOW!" I called that, he's probably Not mechanically inclined. Common sense I tell you. 😮 Enjoyed your video thanks
Aaron the bolt that was broke off is there some way to replace it? Also when changing the oil could you drain the oil from the lower end before taking off the oil filter causing more oil to drain from the filter making less of a mess as you remove the filter? And one more question l have a 225 hp Evinrude dose it also have a thermostat? Thanks great video!
Yeah, you gotta drill that bolt out :/ a sucky job lol And the oil filters are always random, if you haven't ran the engine in a long time, they will usually be empty :) but if they just ran, they will be full of oil, draining the oil and taking the dip stick and fill cap off lets air into the engine so with it tilted long enough at the right angle all the oil will eventually drain out of the filter, but other than that, that's the best you can do. You Evinrude should have a thermostat yes :)
@@BornAgainBoating Thanks Aaron l purchased the boat late this summer and because of physical limitations slowed the progress but as l move forward will be wanting to get a manual for the engine just to make it sea worthy as well some cosmetic work to make her look pretty.
I have a 9.8 Tohatsu 4 stroke. It doesn't get in the water to often, so thanks for the Stabil tip. But, when it is in the water, it is in the shallows. And I'm always stirring up sand. How often would you recommend I check the thermostat?
Well, guessing you don't have an hour meter, so if you are always in the sand, maybe every 7-10 times, because if you are always in the sand, you'll always be picking up the sand lol so you'll want to clean it out from clogging up the thermostat
I had a Suzuki 20hp over the summer. I put 125 hours on it in 3 months. Half of the time I was in full throttle. It was fuel efficient, easy to work on, never burned oil, and always started up and ran well. The new small EFI engines are worth every penny. Larger outboards, I’m not 100% sure…
Totally depends on the mechanic and the shop :/ a good mechanic that enjoys his job and is paid properly, yes, a mad mechanic that is barely making enough money to live and is paid by the job and time, probably not
Put a light coat of dielectric on the inside surface of the sparkplug boot, not on the tip of the sparkplug. Dielectric is non-conductive, so it could affect your plug performance if put on the metal end your sparkplug, or wire clip on the sparkplug wire. Dielectric is meant to seal against water and other contaminants, so it's much more effective for that on the inside of the boot. Once again, light coat. Big gobs aren't necessary and waste an expensive (per oz) product. Yeah, the voltage on a plug wire is pretty high, so some dielectric in its way may not be noticeable, but why chance it?
Your info on removing the woodruff key is incorrect. You get a punch go right to the bottom of the woodruff key and tap it in as far as it will go in doing so it will cause the top of the key to move out of the groove , if you notice the back of the key is round it will come straight out may need to pry with a screw driver for the last bit.
Identical except no sump oil to change only gearbox oil. André in Sydney If you have a smaller than 25HP engine ( two stroke or four stroke) I would include a cleaning of the jets in the carburettor.
Please note action cameras like gopro are not focused when you jam something right up at them. Needs to be about 15 inches away or else stuff is just blurry.
Aaron thanks for sharing all these great videos it is always a good feeling when facing a problem with the boat, having a library of videos ready for you showing what to do and what NOT, like that plastic fiasco you showed. Also merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your amazing audience!!! Best wishes for 2025 !
Thank you Chugaaa, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well :)
Professional gas retention jar, same thing I use. Good Pickles.
I like that boat great video on maintenance oh I hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas God bless ya and I hope you have a happy new year
I think that boat is a Naulin Rogue, or something like that lol and thank you! You to Troy, have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year :)
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Well done. Thanks for sharing. 🎣🚤😊
That mystery piece is the pressure relief valve inside the filter. You knocked it loose with the punch.
Thank you!
Gday mate i have never seen that done before with that plastic on the fuel filter must have been one hell of a mech , i have a 40 yamaha la and i was shown a way to drain the oil by using a 14 mm barb fitting on a peice of hose you have probably sen it anyway but so as not to make a big mess all over your leg ,i know they make filter remover tools for bigger engines jusst wish they made them for the smaller ones instead of having to use multi grips when the housing gets stuck.GREASE is your friend never have to much grease on an outboard used in salt water ,it amazes me how many guys are frightened to do this sort of work on there engines it really is basic 101 stuff but if they want to throw there money away well ok hopefully your videos will intice them to have a go my 40 is brand new and the dealer will never see it again great video .
FIRST, Great video mate. I have a Mercury 9.9Hp that I just bought last month. SURELY will be applying everything you said. Thanks. KEEEP IT UPPP!!!!! I LUV YOUR VIDEOS🥰🥰😍
Thank you!
Thank you for this very important video brother. God bless to you and your family
I like to back flush my coolant system. I do this when changing the water pump. I attach a hose to the pick up tube then attach that hose to a garden hose & flush thru with the thermostat(s) removed.
Thanks for another instalment, I'm officially an addict!
Good tip at the end. I've had a 1982 Johnson 25 since 1999 - I ALWAYS disconnect the fuel and let the engine run it all out. When flushing after salt or before loading in freshwater.
Life happens and it could be a year or 5 before you take it out again. Never had a carbie problem - even running years old premix.
Oh, and add the oil everytime you add fuel to the tank so you're not guessing. You know it's correct.
I've got an '81 25 HP Johnson. I like the thru trim tab exhaust. I have also ALWAYS run the engine dry after each and every use. (I think the cowl graphics on the '81 and '82's were their best.)
Dog pee pads are great for absorbing. I use with my jet skis that have no way to not make a mess in the hull
Hello, I’m based in Scotland and have been told by an outboard engineer, not to use E10 fuel. The advice was always use E5 as it has lots of additives that will protect your engine, where E10 will destroy it and break down neoprene gaskets and also E10 does not have a shelf life any more than a month or two. Super unleaded fuel all the way in my outboard, motorbikes and petrol chainsaws or garden equipment. Anyone with classic cars etc will use E5 as it has a shelf life, motorbikes as well when the bike is away for the winter. Even a new car which will run on E10, every second fill use E5 if you plan on keeping the car for a while, you will get a few more mpg whilst protecting your purchase. At the end of the day it’s around 15 pence per litre more to gain an engine that will last a long time longer.
Hm for EFI engines, the manufactures specifically do not recommend running them dry before storing.. That's for carbs only.
Just to add to the comments. I actually tipped my engine (same model) towards me and took the filter off like it was a cup, holding any oil inside. It did spill but not too much. Most of what little I know I learn here 👍👍
Very good explanation. Thanks
We use Fluid Film on Coast Guard aircraft that are always hovering in the salt.
It can be bought at HD and Lowe’s and is organic. Made of lanolin
I will be using that on my aluminum boat and outboard both.
Never heard of it but I just checked it out and it looks super interesting, thank you!
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Your Welcome!
It fizzles when first applied. Penetrates and spreads. People up north use it to spray inside their vehicle frames/ect. to protect from all the rust they get.
I stabilize fuel with every tank fill. Stabile is cheap and I never know how long the motor may sit. I stabilize the gas for my snow blower, lawn mower, weed trimmer and blower. You run your car or truck every day but other motors sit so buy ethanol free gas if you can and stabilize it. Carburetors won't clog and engines will run every time. Cheap insurance.
Same here. 👍
I see how much you like brp triple guard grease. Try out their thread and gasket sealant. Stuff is amazing. I put on the lw bolts and it’s still there as new 3 years later when I do impeller. Only chemical that breaks it down is acetone.
Yeah, their gasket making sealing compound is amazing for sure!
Good morning
Yes sir, you are right. "WOW!"
I called that, he's probably Not mechanically inclined. Common sense I tell you. 😮
Enjoyed your video thanks
Aaron the bolt that was broke off is there some way to replace it? Also when changing the oil could you drain the oil from the lower end before taking off the oil filter causing more oil to drain from the filter making less of a mess as you remove the filter? And one more question l have a 225 hp Evinrude dose it also have a thermostat? Thanks great video!
Yeah, you gotta drill that bolt out :/ a sucky job lol
And the oil filters are always random, if you haven't ran the engine in a long time, they will usually be empty :) but if they just ran, they will be full of oil, draining the oil and taking the dip stick and fill cap off lets air into the engine so with it tilted long enough at the right angle all the oil will eventually drain out of the filter, but other than that, that's the best you can do.
You Evinrude should have a thermostat yes :)
@@BornAgainBoating Thanks Aaron l purchased the boat late this summer and because of physical limitations slowed the progress but as l move forward will be wanting to get a manual for the engine just to make it sea worthy as well some cosmetic work to make her look pretty.
I have a 9.8 Tohatsu 4 stroke. It doesn't get in the water to often, so thanks for the Stabil tip. But, when it is in the water, it is in the shallows. And I'm always stirring up sand. How often would you recommend I check the thermostat?
Well, guessing you don't have an hour meter, so if you are always in the sand, maybe every 7-10 times, because if you are always in the sand, you'll always be picking up the sand lol so you'll want to clean it out from clogging up the thermostat
I had a Suzuki 20hp over the summer. I put 125 hours on it in 3 months. Half of the time I was in full throttle. It was fuel efficient, easy to work on, never burned oil, and always started up and ran well. The new small EFI engines are worth every penny. Larger outboards, I’m not 100% sure…
Do you recommend the CRC heavy duty silicone or the Yamashield as your top pick for spraying under the cowling?
Any concern on that spray silicone spray affecting rubber or plastics in the long run? I tend to use Lanolin based sprays for engine protection.
Haven't seen any issues and used the stuff for probably 10 years, also use CRC alot though too, lanolin is great too
This is a good video,thank you.
What grease did you use to lube the fuel system parts that you replaced?
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Thank you. My gut instinct was telling me that any grease that may break away would clog the fuel system.@@BornAgainBoating
Do you think a mechanic at a marine shop would go to the effort to grease and oil all the areas that need it?
Totally depends on the mechanic and the shop :/ a good mechanic that enjoys his job and is paid properly, yes, a mad mechanic that is barely making enough money to live and is paid by the job and time, probably not
Put a light coat of dielectric on the inside surface of the sparkplug boot, not on the tip of the sparkplug. Dielectric is non-conductive, so it could affect your plug performance if put on the metal end your sparkplug, or wire clip on the sparkplug wire. Dielectric is meant to seal against water and other contaminants, so it's much more effective for that on the inside of the boot. Once again, light coat. Big gobs aren't necessary and waste an expensive (per oz) product. Yeah, the voltage on a plug wire is pretty high, so some dielectric in its way may not be noticeable, but why chance it?
What kind of grease do you recommend to use on the filters?
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Thats the grease we use for pretty much everything!
@@BornAgainBoating thank you!!!!
Your info on removing the woodruff key is incorrect. You get a punch go right to the bottom of the woodruff key and tap it in as far as it will go in doing so it will cause the top of the key to move out of the groove , if you notice the back of the key is round it will come straight out may need to pry with a screw driver for the last bit.
Run the engine with bluethu to get rid of the salt inside the engine
Would you make a follow up on maintaining a 2 stroke outboard motor?
Identical except no sump oil to change only gearbox oil. André in Sydney If you have a smaller than 25HP engine ( two stroke or four stroke) I would include a cleaning of the jets in the carburettor.
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What? Who put that thing on with the plastic? Sheesh. Amazing the engine ran at all.
Thinking the same.
I would really like to meet that person! lol
Amazing! Some people should not own boats.
Thats likely a check/bypass valve you broke free when driving that punch into the filter.
Came here to say this. Its the valve in the filter that is designed to prevent oil starvation from a dirty clogged filter.
Thank you!
Oh it ran, just like a 3hp… 😂
Please note action cameras like gopro are not focused when you jam something right up at them. Needs to be about 15 inches away or else stuff is just blurry.