Search results

  1. R

    BF 9.9 Intermittent starting problem after it gets warm

    I have a BF 9.9 BABS series which starts and runs fine when cold but sometimes when I run it for about 20 mins (happens more frequently after high speed it seems) it will stall out and won't start for about 20 mins. I just bought a shop manual and have just started checking the coils etc. not...
  2. R

    Water pump help Evinrude 1985 8HP

    I dropped the lower unit today in 1985 8 HP evinrude to replace the water pump. The screws were easy to remove and when I lifted the water pump housing up all that was left was pieces of the rubber. The old impeller pieces fell off what looks like a nut on the drive shaft but the new impeller...
  3. R

    Evinrude 1985 8 Hp E8RC0B Rebuild

    Hi, this will be just the first in a string of neophyte questions on my mission to rebuild this engine. Your patience and help appreciated. 1) can I just drive the lower seal out of the exhaust housing with a screw driver from the other side or is there a better method or should this seal be...
  4. R

    Piston and Cylinder Opinion

    Hi, I'm new to rebuilding outboards but I'm gonna give it a go. I'm rebuilding an 8 hp Evinrude 1985. I'm wondering if the piston that is scuffed can be reused, I can feel the scuff on the piston but it doesn't seem too bad. The cylinders I can't see any damage. (see attached pics) Thanks in...
  5. R

    #of Needle bearings ? 8HP E8RCOB 1985

    Hi, I took apart my 1985 8 Hp Evinrude powerhead and dropped some needle bearings from the powerhead into the lower unit . I'm wondering how many needles are in each of part #0396068 LINERS & NEEDLES, Rod and 0391267 NEEDLE SET, Center main ? Any help would be greatly apreciated. Thanks
Top