Thanks for the video! You have some nice piles of outboards. Just got a 20 johnson from 73. Went through the fuel system, lines, tank, pump, carb, and now she purrs like a kitten. What a great motor, not too loud, and pushes the little 14' lund around excellent. I wish someone would show the old omc sterndrive rebuild the way you do your videos. I have an electric shift on an old 75 searay, which was our family boat for 30 years, and want to keep it, and get good at messing with them.
@@kodibassInsideoutboards Thanks! I did think about that a little. I at the least should throw a backup kicker on her, just in case. Well, I put the out drive back together with the new impeller, (electric shift omc) and the boat is in the water running well and cool again. We are fresh water, and short season up here in the mountains. I'd bet she will outlast me ... time will tell!
Great video thru this one I learned that my engine is not seized but something to do with my lower unit. My propeller turns when on neutral but not when in gear and my fly wheel has that small movement that you described.
Hi Kodi, interesting how to ID the lower unit locking the motor rather than the head. Wow, that one was lacking lube that's for sure😂. Working on my homemade boat loader. Will do a video soon on it to go over how it's going to work.
The Mercury/Mariner 6-15 hp series is my absolute favorite to work on. They are fairly easy, and the parts are interchangeable and there are a lot of aftermarket parts available. Thanks for this great video. You are awesome!❤
Kodi,Why the factory doesnt use anti-seize on assembly is beyong me on those big retainer plugs. At least the old OMCS come apart with screws and a skeg removal no matter how salted up it is,LOLL! Thru prop L/Units have there cons for sure with maintenance... Good video!
@@kodibassInsideoutboards I read years ago in the History Of OMC Book I believe it was that most of OMCS outboards are sold in freshwater environment areas believe it or not.I think it was 15-20% salt and the rest fresh go figure,LOL! I always thought saltwater was more of a market worldwide then fresh...Too bad we both have salt living on Islands....
I'm an OMC fan but I'll admit those Mariners were pretty good engines, Hope you come across a replacement lower unit for it. Take care and give Fret my regards !
That was very informative that one. Most non mechanics or even most with reasonable mechanical knowledge would just say seized. Good one this video. 👍🇦🇺🦘
Had some success with filling the lower unit with a 50-50 mixture of ATF / Acetone and letting it stand for a couple of days. Mixture tends to separate so I would rock the unit over every few hours. I was dealing with a fresh water engine though. Regards.
Thanks for the video! You have some nice piles of outboards. Just got a 20 johnson from 73. Went through the fuel system, lines, tank, pump, carb, and now she purrs like a kitten. What a great motor, not too loud, and pushes the little 14' lund around excellent. I wish someone would show the old omc sterndrive rebuild the way you do your videos. I have an electric shift on an old 75 searay, which was our family boat for 30 years, and want to keep it, and get good at messing with them.
Thank you, Most around here build stern plates and convert their stern drives to 4 stroke outboards. kb
@@kodibassInsideoutboards Thanks! I did think about that a little. I at the least should throw a backup kicker on her, just in case. Well, I put the out drive back together with the new impeller, (electric shift omc) and the boat is in the water running well and cool again. We are fresh water, and short season up here in the mountains. I'd bet she will outlast me ... time will tell!
Great video thru this one I learned that my engine is not seized but something to do with my lower unit. My propeller turns when on neutral but not when in gear and my fly wheel has that small movement that you described.
Fantastic to hear, thanks for the kind comment. kb
Hi Kodi, interesting how to ID the lower unit locking the motor rather than the head. Wow, that one was lacking lube that's for sure😂. Working on my homemade boat loader. Will do a video soon on it to go over how it's going to work.
I will for shure B checking out your vid. thanks Tim. kb
The Mercury/Mariner 6-15 hp series is my absolute favorite to work on.
They are fairly easy, and the parts are interchangeable and there are a lot of aftermarket parts available.
Thanks for this great video. You are awesome!❤
Great video keep them coming
Thanks , will do. kb
Kodi,Why the factory doesnt use anti-seize on assembly is beyong me on those big retainer plugs. At least the old OMCS come apart with screws and a skeg removal no matter how salted up it is,LOLL! Thru prop L/Units have there cons for sure with maintenance... Good video!
Bottom line,,, cost I guess kb
@@kodibassInsideoutboards I read years ago in the History Of OMC Book I believe it was that most of OMCS outboards are sold in freshwater environment areas believe it or not.I think it was 15-20% salt and the rest fresh go figure,LOL! I always thought saltwater was more of a market worldwide then fresh...Too bad we both have salt living on Islands....
I'm an OMC fan but I'll admit those Mariners were pretty good engines, Hope you come across a replacement lower unit for it. Take care and give Fret my regards !
Fret's says Back @ Ya. kb
Looks just like my '82 Suzuki 25 hp
That was very informative that one. Most non mechanics or even most with reasonable mechanical knowledge would just say seized. Good one this video. 👍🇦🇺🦘
Thank you mate. kb
I made the long cuts on the lower unit. kb
I have the exact same 7.5 Suzuki I believe 1977 model. Think it needs new condenser and points. Very hard to find parts for it in Canada.
This one is Ruff.. kb
What did you do with the Diablo in the beginning? You didnt explain anything. Suddenly, you were looking in the gear case. Maybe I'm just slow.
There you can see that salt water and sand do not lubricate quite as well as oil. Bad luck with the fishing line.
Yep it's done. 4 sure. kb
The Suzuki is a 1989!
Thanks kb
I was lucky my 5hp four stroke was seized but when checked a 3rd time it was Interlock was jammed.
Got me an outboard real cheap for that same reason. That interlock rod and been mounted wrong ! Regards.
Yep Thank you, I should have mentioned that possibility kb
Ever tried filling them with evaporust?
Had some success with filling the lower unit with a 50-50 mixture of ATF / Acetone and letting it stand for a couple of days. Mixture tends to separate so I would rock the unit over every few hours. I was dealing with a fresh water engine though. Regards.
@@danielrobert7181 maybe some diesel fuel too.
No but never say never, haha kb
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Another sad case of outboard abuse! 😢
Yep' that is a understatement , haha kb
1979 SUZUKI DT7.5L
First like 17 seconds ??
Thank you. kb