Search results

  1. whitejd12

    72 18hp Evinrude starter is not engaging flywheel.

    B OK, got everything back together and was gonna check compression and as you can see in the video, the starter motor is spinning but will not rise up and engage the flywheel. :mad: It was working fine yesterday, I don't get it. I did check compression by pull starting it and got a really good...
  2. whitejd12

    '72 18 hp Evinrude. Small water leak from new head gasket. Normal?? HELP PLEASE!!

    OK, I was stressing yesterday,:eek: but I'm back, the motor is NOT at the bottom of the lake! :) I'm so thankful for this site.:D Since the little crack that I thought was certain death for the old girl, is not, I can get back to the last little problem before calling this restoration complete...
  3. whitejd12

    72 18hp Evinrude....all that time....I think it's junk now! HELP!!

    Well, it's ruined!!!! I'm sooooo mad! I've spent so much time on this thing. I finally had it just about done and running good. See that little dimple in the middle of the picture? That's the bottom of the exhaust housing. One of the bolts holding on the lower unit actuially pressed up through...
  4. whitejd12

    72 Evinrude 18hp new head gasket installed but leaking. :( HELP!

    Hey everyone. This is a 7 second video. I got the new head gasket installed and everything torqued to specs. Started up and is running great except this water spitting out the top of head. WTH!? I ran it in driveway for a while and got it warmed up and retorqued the bolts. Still leaking. Someone...
  5. whitejd12

    72 evinrude 18hp, pics of head and pistons. Clean or what??

    Hey everyone, I'm waiting on the head gasket. I've attached a pic of the head. I think I've got it cleaned up pretty good.....yes?? What about the pistons and block surface? What can I use to clean them up? I can tell they've been hot, but I don't think they look too bad. My plan is to put the...
  6. whitejd12

    Head bolts question 72 evinrude??

    Why on the parts diagram for cylinder and crankcase, for my 72 evinrude 18202r does it show needing 10 head bolts and only 8 washers. Parts # 22 and #30. Do two of the head bolts not have washers? I have 10 bolts and 9 of them have washers. Just a little confused and if I only need 8 washers...
  7. whitejd12

    72 evinrude 18hp head prep for new head gasket

    I have a new head gasket ordered. While I'm waiting can I do anything to clean up the head before reinstalling it? I know about laying it on a sheet of glass and using sandpaper to clean up and true it, but should I soak it in parts cleaner, or scrub it down or anything?
  8. whitejd12

    72 Evinrude 18hp still running HOT! Ugh!

    Apr 20, 2014 - YouTube Hey everyone I'm back. With the same problem. Watch the two videos in order (the 2nd video is in next post), it's all one video but I had to stop and start again. Took it out on lake, thought I had the problem fixed. If you all remember, I still had tape over the water...
  9. whitejd12

    Thermostat cover gasket replacement?? 72 Evinrude 18hp

    Hey everyone, I received my new thermostat housing gasket. Just wondering if I need to use any gasket sealant or anything, or just put it in with nothing. I have Permatex Black silicone adhesive sealant. Should I use that, or something else or nothing? Happy Easter!!
  10. whitejd12

    Water intake screen replacement 72 Evinrude 18hp

    Hey all, I've started a new thread since my last one has pretty much been solved. Now on to the next problem. I've decided to try to replace the water intake screen but how do I do it? I've ordered both the screen and plug , but by looking at it, don't know how I'm gonna get the old plug out...
  11. whitejd12

    18hp evinrude. Running HOT! Leaking from carb. Wth!

    Apr 12, 2014 - YouTube Here's a 1 min video. She was running good then....not. She was smoking hot when it quit too. Also, noticed fuel or water leaking from hole in front bottom of carb. Did I forget a screw or something. It was pouring out of the opening right in center of the pic. Thermostat...
  12. whitejd12

    1972 18hp evinrude, Model# 18202R/ head bolt torque specs & sequence

    I'm re-installing a new head assy and not sure what torque and sequence to tighten bolts. Also, is there a torque for the 3 thermostat bolts? Thanks a lot!!
  13. whitejd12

    Wiring switch to starter solenoid etc.

    Hey all, I got everything I need to convert my 72 Evinrude 18 hp (18202r) to electric start. The switch is Sierra and MP 51090. I have no idea what the switch colors mean. I'm sure I don't need all the wires, but need to know which ones to use and where to run them. Also, advice on wiring...
  14. whitejd12

    18hp evinrude wiring key switch

    These pics are inside, right behind kill switch, right of the carb. It looks like maybe something that can be opened up to bring wires up maybe for key switch for electric start. Is that right? If not, what is that and where would I bring wires in to wire up key in an electric start conversion?
  15. whitejd12

    Electric start conversion '72 18hp model 18202r

    Last spring I started gathering info, part #'s etc for my winter project of converting this motor to electric start. I had all that info in my old laptop. Laptop died. Can anyone refresh me on part #'s, etc. I'm gonna need the starter motor bracket, starter motor, solenoid and key switch. I...
  16. whitejd12

    Spark plug wire replacement Evinrude 18202R part number

    I need to replace the plug wires on my 18hp Evinrude model #18202R. Anyone know part number for those? Thanks Jeff
  17. whitejd12

    18hp Evinrude Restoration complete!

    Well I'm done. 4 pulls and it started. Seems to be running good. Have to get it on lake to know for sure. Sorry the video is sideways. Thanks everyone!! :joyous::joyous::joyous:
  18. whitejd12

    Motor rebuild complete! Thanks!

    Thanks to all that helped me these past 6 or so weeks. Here it is.... DONE! I learned a lot. Ignition system done, fuel pump done, carburetor done and lower unit done! The real test will be when I put it in water. Should get it wet within next couple weekends. Thanks again everyone! :joyous...
  19. whitejd12

    L/U and W/P reinstall on 18hp Evinrude ??

    In the picture, is there any kind of gasket between L/U and exhaust housing when putting back together. Didn't see one on parts diagram. Should I use Permatex or something, or nothing. Also, do I use any knd of sealer on the W/P impeller plate when reinstalling new W/P? Is there anything...
  20. whitejd12

    72 Evinrude 18hp, lower unit/gearcase maintenance questions.

    Here's some pics of my torn apart lower unit and gearcase. If anything doesn't look good or needs cleaned, lubed, greased etc, please let me know. Here's the bottom of lower unit, above gearcase. Here's the top of lower unit, where water pump will set. Here's the gearcase cover, very...
Top