submerged evinrude 175 - Page 4

#31 08-01-2006, 04:49 PM

so what do i do next to get it running? clean carbs thoroughly or complete rebuild? i also need a new ignition switch, i dont have a key for this motor. do you think it would be a good idea to replace all the fuel lines. also, how do i disengage the auto mix? tx

Skools Out · #32 08-02-2006, 01:09 AM

just run the auto oiler too with the premix that will make your motor double oiled, and just clean the carbs good first so you will know it runs first. If you need a key check the switch number and call a Johnson dealer tell them and they will have you a key in stock.

#33 08-02-2006, 01:17 AM

yea, bud. saw ur post about the key on another thread. will pick it up tomorow. pulled all the fuel lines and washed them with the hose, let them dry, then shot some mmo thrue them(on gallon #3 now,lol). will clean carbs and reassemble tomorow. got my fingers crossed. little worried about the crank. i guess i will know pretty quick when i get her fired up!tx

#34 08-13-2006, 09:37 PM

ok skoolz, the dude at the omc dealership got me pretty nervous about my bearings. he says i got about a ten percent chance of this thing workin out. he says that if i get it running it may flat spot the bearings and just when i think everything is fine they will break loose and start banging on the crank and blow my motor! after he gave up on trying to sell me a new e-tech, he tried to sell me bearings and stuff to replace at about 1400 bucks. on the other hand my buddy chris who is a damn good boat mechanic (he had a major stroke few months ago and i dont feel right askin him for help) says i should fog it and no worries.prob is he only has half a brain left. anyway he said he wants to come over and supervise from his wheelchair and help me get it running. it will make him feel better since he cant do much anymore. plus he insist on paying me back for the wheelchair i built at his house.
now its complicated. if we pull it off it will increase his sense of self worth and thats great. but if it dont work i worry how he will feel! he says he will supervise me through replacing bearings if i want. but i dont realy wanna. not sure the motor is worth the time and money. i wanna kick the pig all day long! watcha think bud?

Skools Out · #35 08-14-2006, 12:46 AM

bearings show be ok crank it see if it rattles or anything, let it run easy for a little bit in the yard you should be ok don't worry.