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    I need info and pictures on a 53/54 evinrude 25 horse. Having problems wth orientation of the mag plate.

    this is the best book to service your oldy for 20$ you can download a copy of 400+ pages of the johnson manual cousin of evinrude. covers magneto carbs GC timing etc.. just print locally and spring bound with plastic cover sheet front and back it contains all the info you you...
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    Age of 2HP Johnson Seahorse??

    75lbs wasn't so bad after all I always try before openning them up and... I never did open one up... they are very simple kickers ....but buying all the parts may in fact be more than finding a working kicker... the 3hp -4hp are much smoother runners with 2 cyl. and 2 separate ignition...
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    Gearcase seal kit/water pump kit

    water pump is easy check utubes G.C. more complex but do a pressure test to confirm necessity to venture into the project.. using worn nylon seal on the filler/vent screws may have cause water intrusion but GC seal may be ok ...
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    Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 What Year?

    to bad you did not dowload the bible... you could have printed it and kept a back-up on the PC for 20$ see puller with inverted nylon bolts to stop bolts from hitting ignition parts
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    Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 What Year?

    recoil parts posting want ads in the AOMCI classified section should get a nibble. look for used parts resellers like DougPenn , vintage outbaord.com
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    Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 What Year?

    here is a good video...just a 7 bolts to remove. the base gasket under the PH may break so try not to damage it they are available in case ..just get the exact one because patterns change under the PH is a carbon seal on the drive shaft it is very brittle so don't drop it !! you can...
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    Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 What Year?

    this is another great book and it covers basically your engine in thoseyears https://www.amazon.ca/Cheap-Outboards-Beginners-Making-Forever-ebook/dp/B00K6YAP1O/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=old+outboard+repair+books&qid=1704054931&sr=8-2 the 5.5 and 7.5 are very similar and the general upkeep info...
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    Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 What Year?

    lucky find great engines ...easy to be converted to single line fuel hose if you are not nostalgic :-) get this bible book to service it ... it covers all you need to know https://watercraftmanuals.com/outboard/johnson/manuals/johnson-302231.htm print locally double sided and have it...
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    Replacing starter bendix on 1990 evenrude 25 HP

    lots of utubes on bendix not engaging
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    2000 70 hp Low rpm under load

    see pics
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    1970 20hp johnson Ran Hot

    check your PM box (enveloppe to right)
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    1999 evinrude 150 high idle

    do you have EV diagnostic software and the book ?? EV diagnostic may help narrow down the problem. it runs on a w10 pc not to expensive on Amazon or dealers https://docs.google.com/document/d/16BAQLd2i43h30MTOuWJ0-T6_DO9wX5yK5MzOOunwzUk/edit
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    1977 Evinrude 55HP Ignition wiring

    The original post is 15 years old... best to open a new topic !!
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    Need help!

    at least it is not cream color... a pressure test should clear the air followed with some reload of oil... some run time and a second purge/refill.
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    Need help!

    and what is this ?? on the side ???
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    Need help!

    next time you swap impeller clean out GC cavitities and drain hole. Some actually run a drill bit slightly larger in the drain hole to reduce plugging from carbon juices
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    cooling 1999 6hp evinrude 4 stroke

    patience brings joy... just realign it and hopefully all will be fine.
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    1947 Johnson HD 25

    the Johnson service manual suggested should answer most questions available free or 20$ . ..aside from taking the engine apart most issues related to ignition & carburation are explained and/or applicable to generations of engines until you reach fancy electronics and ECU/EMM controls...
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    cooling 1999 6hp evinrude 4 stroke

    With this misallignment, the water flows in the chamber and out of the exhaust port. pictures are a bit fuzzy ... any chance this is design intent to send a % of water down the exhaust route to provide cooling. you can better orient the tubing you suspect is misaligned but keep an eye on...
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    1989 E88MSLCER No Spark Cylinder 4

    great news thanks for th feedback
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