@@aaronpeters1743 Thanks, it because of my own past letting fear stop me. I am going to do a floor up video soon. What motor work have you done that was outside your comfort zone?
Growing up in a fishing village on the lower Potomac River meant that I had access to a bounty of marine mechanics and their decades of experience. The captain of the crab boat I crewed for four years did most of his own maintenance and repair. My best friend’s grandfather owned and ran a small marina. I spent a lot of my free time helping and learning about every aspect of work and pleasure boats. So much of what I learned in those formative years has been useful and the best thing I got from that time was a passion to understand systems of all types. Those old, cranky men helped to shape my whole adult life.
Very inspiring hearing your story about learning motors early on. I’m actually ready to tear into my old lawn sitting in garage to wrap my head around motor. I’m not sure if I have an assembly manual sitting around, may have to look it up online.
@@philcojoephilipbutler1227 Pictures. Take lots of pictures as you take it apart. Reassembly will be a lot easier. I will lay out the pieces to include bolts, nuts, and screws for each system and take pictures. Then I bag the parts and label them.
@@JimGLopez67 Your welcome, if you purchase my used outboard buying guide on Amazon and email me proof of purchase to keith@outboarddad.com then I will offer a free phone session for 1/2 hr to help you with a motor purchase advice. The guide is $20 paperback and 9.95 for ebook
Great video. Been wanting to learn how outboard engines work. You have given me great ideas to get started. I wish someone would put together an online course for the DIYer.
@@LocalVideoAdvantage I am working on that. In the meantime do you have an outboard I can help you with? If not I can help you find a good one and know what to look for. Where are you located?
@@OutboardDad I don't have one yet. I have been looking on FB marketplace. I live in Punta Gorda, FL. It would be great if you could help me find one. I almost pulled the trigger on a few but was not sure that I was getting a good deal. I need to learn how to identify a good deal. Maybe you could make a video about that.
@@LocalVideoAdvantage yes, better yet send me what you are looking at and I will give you some tests to do. Send me an email with your number so we can talk keithm5734@verizon.net
@@davetyson2331 Thanks, I know there is a sequence to do that. The few times I tried it then connected the diagnostic tool it did not show it was in break in mode. Have you had success that way?
@ Awesome! Thanks for sharing, what is your opinion of the Optimax motor and maintenance on the air pumps? Also would you keep the oil injection on a 2001 carb 150 or pre mix and plug it?
I really appreciate your push to help normal people to have confidence in troubleshooting on their own.
@@aaronpeters1743 Thanks, it because of my own past letting fear stop me. I am going to do a floor up video soon. What motor work have you done that was outside your comfort zone?
Growing up in a fishing village on the lower Potomac River meant that I had access to a bounty of marine mechanics and their decades of experience. The captain of the crab boat I crewed for four years did most of his own maintenance and repair. My best friend’s grandfather owned and ran a small marina. I spent a lot of my free time helping and learning about every aspect of work and pleasure boats.
So much of what I learned in those formative years has been useful and the best thing I got from that time was a passion to understand systems of all types.
Those old, cranky men helped to shape my whole adult life.
lol! I love it, some of those old guys have me a hard time at first but once I got to know them they shared a wealth of knowledge
I would love to do an interview with you over zoom if you are willing
Very inspiring hearing your story about learning motors early on.
I’m actually ready to tear into my old lawn sitting in garage to wrap my head around motor.
I’m not sure if I have an assembly manual sitting around, may have to look it up online.
@@philcojoephilipbutler1227 send a few pics of it to me, I will walk you through it
@@philcojoephilipbutler1227
Pictures. Take lots of pictures as you take it apart. Reassembly will be a lot easier. I will lay out the pieces to include bolts, nuts, and screws for each system and take pictures. Then I bag the parts and label them.
Nice job on all the info, I was just wondering were is a good place to find an engine?
@@JimGLopez67 I usually look on Facebook marketplace but marinas always have motors for sale. Where are you located and what are you looking for?
@ thanks for the reply, Denver Colorado .
@@JimGLopez67 Your welcome, if you purchase my used outboard buying guide on Amazon and email me proof of purchase to keith@outboarddad.com then I will offer a free phone session for 1/2 hr to help you with a motor purchase advice. The guide is $20 paperback and 9.95 for ebook
Great video. Been wanting to learn how outboard engines work. You have given me great ideas to get started. I wish someone would put together an online course for the DIYer.
@@LocalVideoAdvantage I am working on that. In the meantime do you have an outboard I can help you with? If not I can help you find a good one and know what to look for. Where are you located?
@@OutboardDad I don't have one yet. I have been looking on FB marketplace. I live in Punta Gorda, FL. It would be great if you could help me find one. I almost pulled the trigger on a few but was not sure that I was getting a good deal. I need to learn how to identify a good deal. Maybe you could make a video about that.
@@LocalVideoAdvantage yes, better yet send me what you are looking at and I will give you some tests to do. Send me an email with your number so we can talk keithm5734@verizon.net
Just curious , are you a factory trained marine tech or do you work on outboards as a hobby?
@@johnropeleski6006 No not factory trained, real world experience trained
"Factory trained " doesn't really mean much!
you can get oil mode by using control box
@@davetyson2331 Thanks, I know there is a sequence to do that. The few times I tried it then connected the diagnostic tool it did not show it was in break in mode. Have you had success that way?
@@OutboardDad yes marine mech and merc cert for 40 years
@ Awesome! Thanks for sharing, what is your opinion of the Optimax motor and maintenance on the air pumps? Also would you keep the oil injection on a 2001 carb 150 or pre mix and plug it?
@@OutboardDad change oil fliters and ck hoses on 150 ck the gears on oil pump if bad pre mix
@@davetyson2331 Alright, thanks. Have a Merry Christmas!