What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

[cajuncook1]

Hey guys thinking about doing a repair/possible overhaul of an 9.5hp Evinrude project with my son. Without spending a dump load of money, what would you consider a must have list of tools for beginner to repair/rebuild an outboard? Your suggestions are very much appreciated!!!!

Thanks!

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

A socket set, combination wrench set and screw driver set, will take care of pretty much everything. If you're working on a 9.5hp, that should prep you for the easier to work on models.

 

[Mas]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

seal puller
harmonic balance puller/flywheel puller
cylinder compression tester

MAS

 

[oldrudedude]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

A socket set, combination wrench set and screw driver set

seal puller
harmonic balance puller/flywheel puller
cylinder compression tester

+ OEM factory repair manual, Impact screwdriver for getting out the difficult (stuck) screws,hammer

 

[lindy46]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

Torque Wrench

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

Besides what been posted the most used "tool" in my shop is a set of Snap-on 1/4 drive swivel sockets and 16 inch extension. Makes getting the shifter pin screw in/out real easy on a V-4 crossflow.

 

[jonesg]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

adding to the excellent list,
a spark gap tester or timing light,
gap tester being the preferred tool from any auto part store.

 

[Knightgang]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

A freind that knows the engine better than you and you can "Watch and Learn"...

Seriously, this is a great start. I have a Dt115 Suzuki and I have not run across anything on it yet that I did not have a tool for...

As mentioned:
Sockets (standard & Metric)
Wrenches (both again)
Proper extensions, swivels, etc.
Torx and Hex Sockets (maybe)
Screwdrivers
Pliers
etc...

When rebuilding, threadlock and antisieze... You should know when to use each...

 

[jasper60103]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

How big a box do you have?

After you squeeze in that flywheel puller, would it be any room left? LOL!

Just kidding. Enjoy.

 

[cajuncook1]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

How big a box do you have?

After you squeeze in that flywheel puller, would it be any room left? LOL!

Just kidding. Enjoy.

lol.....I see i will need a trunk instead of a tool box!!! I'm making a list of all these items and get what I can now and the absolute necessary and expand from there.

Please, if there are any more suggestions, by all means please give you generous input. Grasshopper here needs all the pointers he can get!

Thanks

 

[jonesg]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

You've pretty much got a decent list now.
Other things like a bench vice are handy to have in your workshop, a dremel comes in handy at times with a carbide disk.

Outboards are so simple to work on, no exotic tools needed.

Someone already mentioned the impact screwdriver, thats very usefull for stubborn screws, sears sells them for less than $25.

 

[cajuncook1]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

List of suggested tools needed for a beginner?s outboard tool box.

? A socket set, combination wrench set and screw driver set
? seal puller
harmonic balance puller/flywheel puller
cylinder compression tester
? OEM factory repair manual, Impact screwdriver for getting out the difficult (stuck) screws, hammer
? Torque Wrench
? Snap-on 1/4 drive swivel sockets and 16 inch extension
? a spark gap tester or timing light,
gap tester being the preferred tool from any auto part store.
? Proper extensions, swivels, etc.
Torx and Hex Sockets (maybe)
? a bench vice are handy to have in your workshop, a dremel comes in handy at times with a carbide disk.

Thanks for all the suggestions!!!

cajuncook

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

And remember !!!!!
You can never have too many tools.

 

[SparkieBoat]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

I have the spark gap tester and the timing light..I found the gap tester better for diagnosing a weak coil.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

This "inexpensive outboard repair toolbox" just got expensive

 

[yorab]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

Often overlooked, but at times you'll be glad you had it. A digital camera. When you come across a problem that may be difficult to describe, take a pic and post it here. A picture is worth a thousand words...

 

[Mas]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

feeler gauge? cheap but a must have!

mas

 

[cajuncook1]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

An addition to the List of suggested tools needed for a beginner?s outboard tool box.

? A socket set, combination wrench set and screw driver set
? seal puller
harmonic balance puller/flywheel puller
cylinder compression tester
? OEM factory repair manual, Impact screwdriver for getting out the difficult (stuck) screws, hammer
? Torque Wrench
? Snap-on 1/4 drive swivel sockets and 16 inch extension
? a spark gap tester or timing light,
gap tester being the preferred tool from any auto part store.
? Proper extensions, swivels, etc.
Torx and Hex Sockets (maybe)
? a bench vice are handy to have in your workshop, a dremel comes in handy at times with a carbide disk.
? spark gap tester and the timing light
? A digital camera
? feeler gauge


Oh my!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are banks still making loans these days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

 

[yorab]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

If you're really looking to save some dough, you can pick up some of these tools from autoparts stores for free. Of course they do expect a cash deposit, but you get that back once you return the tool.

 

[Autotech1]

Re: What are useful tools for inexpensive outboard repair tool box

Cylinder Hone. BTW, best bang for the buck hand tools CRAFTSMAN.