Pro tip: an easier way to put the new impeller into the housing is to first install it on the drive shaft. Then "screw" the housing onto it in the correct rotation. The impeller will slip right in with minimal effort and be centered on the shaft and the housing. Makes lining up the key easier that way too.

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir it is. My later videos do include this method

@Artoconnell

3 жыл бұрын

the ONLY professional way of doing it. well done sir.

@Redbeard17

18 күн бұрын

Is this rotation always in forward gear?

@Redbeard17

18 күн бұрын

Or always in reverse?

You video helped me. I have a 9.9 that I inherited from my mother in law and it hadn't been ran in 20 years. Your video's help me and saved me bucks brother.

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

That is great news. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thanks my man, have a project boat I’ve been working on and I came across this motor, (long story) and I am getting ready replace the water pump as a precaution before starting for the first time. Hasn’t ran for years... thanks again!

Just picked up a 9.9 that hasn't run in 8 years. About to see if I can bring it back to life. Your videos are helping me.

@DudefishhTV

3 жыл бұрын

Picking up a 9.9 next week that’s been sitting for 5-6 years. How did you do getting yours running? I see it was like 5 months ago you commented this.

@corydunaway

3 жыл бұрын

Should be pretty easy to get going. Man sat for over 10

@taylorwade6804

3 жыл бұрын

@@corydunaway turns out I did get it to crank, now I think I'm having fuel/air mixture problems

@taylorwade6804

3 жыл бұрын

@@DudefishhTV replaced plug, wires, water pump, lower housing oil, ignition coils, fuel filter, and guts in the carburetor, used old carb housing after cleaning rust out of the pan in it.

@DudefishhTV

3 жыл бұрын

@@taylorwade6804 Ahh good times lol

Good video, thanks! A key missed point is that the bolt securing the shift linkage must be REMOVED, not simply loosened. As you pointed out later, the shift er shaft has a tapered section that the bolt engages, so it mechanically locks the shaft in place, not just "clamps" it like I thought. As a result, I had a devil of a time trying to figure out why the lower unit assembly wouldn't just slide out.

@johncartelli

3 жыл бұрын

my 1990 6hp has a one pc shifter shaft. must be in neutral when assembling.

@AN-kg4ei

2 жыл бұрын

I just did the lower removal on a 91 9.9 and after removing the linkage screw I put a flathead between the 2 halves to allow the rod to drop out. I tried everything before this and it helped instantly. Zip ties help install the impeller easily also.

Thanks, I appreciate the help. I used to work on them years ago, but got but of practice. I have a 9.9 and a 15 it'll be good to get back at it again.

Awesome mate , great video, everything to the point and no waffling on .😊

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

Жыл бұрын

much appreciated, thanks for watching

Going to be doing my Johnson 9.9 today. Thanks for the great video.

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

you are the man! love your work!

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

4 жыл бұрын

thank you , much appreciated

@maxhunts_

4 жыл бұрын

Just got one myself last night!

Love your videos..to the point and informative.

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Ahhhh, so the shift rod connect is between the gear case and lower unit, I usually have 1960s motors in the 22 cc platform, and they have the rod connector in a nice easy window. I just got one of these motors but 15hp/1980, it’s very different from everything I’m used to. impeller be here tomoro, I’ll install it then I’ll go from there... it looks like it should run, with the usual fuel system TLC that any long-unused 2stroke outboard needs. Thanks for the video!

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting

Good video, sir

Awesome job man

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you for this…now I will try and Replace the impeller in my 9.9 evinrude….I see it was in neutral as you did yours… From bc canada

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it. Thanks for watching

Great video

There should definitely be moved more water flowing out after you replace the pump. It is likely that your exhaust plate grommets are restricting flow and need to be replaced. There is a easy way to check this before you pull the powerhead to see. Make a tight seal on the copper water inlet tube with a straw and a spare grommet and blow into it. If it is hard to blow, you will need to pull the powerhead and check those grommets. If it’s easy to blow, and you’re still getting low water out of the telltale, it’s likely something is blocking right before the telltale and your cooling is still fine. Always check with a temp gun when your testing.

@FishHeadsIV

2 жыл бұрын

Where do you find the water inlet tube and spare grommet? I think I'm getting good water flow but not enough "oomph" moving through the water

Like you I have a long shaft, my unit had the same grommet as yours installed [the short one] the instructions seem to indicate that grommet number three [the on with the large flared top] is required. I used the same one as you did. ?? The tell tale is pretty weak on my unit, even with the new pump.

Great job 💪 thank you

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@jerryv4306

3 жыл бұрын

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina sure did. Knocked out a water pump replacement in about 30 minutes flat on a 1982 Evinrude long shaft. Only difficulty was messing around with that shift rod and shift rod connector when putting it back together. More of a nuisance rather than difficult. Be patient young grasshopper lol. Thanks again

Just got my 74 9.9 running now I have to do the water pump

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it. Thanks for watching

Super helpful videos on the 9.9s. I had zero confidence to work on it myself until now. Picking up my first aluminum boat with a 9.9 next week. Looking forward to breaking it down and checking all this stuff out. The guy I’m buying it from said it has been sitting for the last 5-6 years but the fuel had been drained prior to that. Any advice on the first few things I should be concerned with first? I’m assuming this motor is going to need some love to get running again but he said it ran great so 🤷‍♂️.

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

After sitting that long I would go after the water pump and replace the impeller in it. If he ran it dry before storage, If it were me I would hook the water up and filler up with some two stroke mix fuel and try to start it and see how well it runs. I would pull the plug and check for spart first but then give it a yank.

@DudefishhTV

3 жыл бұрын

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina Awesome thanks man

Is there not a gasket needed between the water pump housing and wear plater or between wear plate and lower unit?

What did you use to get the bolts out of the spacer unit. I tried a flex extension but won’t budge it and won’t fit in the space around the bolt. I can get at the lower housing bolts but can’t find any thing to remove the spacer bolts. Frustrating. I know I can replace the water pump if I can get the bolts our. Please suggest something. Thanks

Hi Michael! What kind of grease do you recommend? Is lithium grease ok? My kit didn"t come with any... Someone told me to use dish soap. Also, my kit comes with a small o ring. Where would it go? Can I remove the foot by loosening the the 6 bolts from spacer part and remove the 6 from the bottom afterwards?

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

I use marine grade grease and you have to remove it at the top of the spacer first to get to the shift linkage

I'm trying to dial in a Johnson 7.5hp. I have it on a 9.4 bass tender and it feels like it runs and revs fine but it doesn't have the same power I've seen other people get out of Thier boats. I also get sludge coming out of the exhaust over the prop.

good job !!!!

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Is gasket goo needed between both sides of the metal plate to prevent l leaking?

easiest way is to put the impeller on the shaft then install the pump housing grab the shaft and turn it clock wise as you push down on the pump housing make sure you grease the impeller and housing and it will seat itself nicely no fighting the impeller to get it in

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

I learned that shortly after this video

Good morning.! Thanks for your movies ..! Very useful. I have some advice to ask you ... My 9.9 johnson It has one cylinder that heats up more than the other. The coldest cylinder is the one on the carburetor side. Could the left cylinder water circuit be clogged? Thanks if you can answer me.

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

2 жыл бұрын

sounds like it could be. Or you have a thermostat that is not working properly.

Thank you watch videos I have same one

thank you

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Thanks very much

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Any tips on how to remove a stuck impeller?

Anybody else think they forgot to put the small oring in that came with the kit😂 Im assuming that it was only for another grommet ftg. used other than the one in the vid😂

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

hi. at 2.50 min on your video you are loosening the slotted screw from the gear arm. i just did that and realised the threads on the screw are worn out and maybe the piece that takes the screw is worn out too. do you know what this part is called and if i can get a replacement part for it? thanks

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

got to marineengine.com and you will find your parts there.

I have an 83 evinrude 15 and when I pulled it apart it had the taller, flared grommet where the water tube connects to the lower, I assumed it was right, and now replaced it with the same, could that cause any issues?

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

Not that I have seen so far

What gear should i be in when fitting the connector! I recently changed my impeller and now my engine won’t properly go into forward

@andycambero1571

6 ай бұрын

I’m having the same issue. Did you ever figure it out?

Great video thank you. I have a 1992 9.9hp evinrude and after taking it out of storage over the winter, the throttle will not turn in neutral. Its like its siezed. It will engage when shifted in drive but once back in neutral its siezed and the idle dies. Any suggestions?

Easer to put the impeller on the shaft then turn shaft clockwise while pressing holding down

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

4 жыл бұрын

Yep that's what I do now

You forgot the tiny o ring that goes on the shaft.

@agj4271

3 жыл бұрын

Yah! Where does that sucker go? Above the rubber boot with flat sides towards the splines?

are there two types of long and short exhaust for a 9.9 johnson engine or is there only one type for long shaft and short shaft engine

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

Жыл бұрын

Only one length for both. Thanks for watching

Where does the smaller o ring go? I’m guessing the shaft? At the very top where the groove is?

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

I pulled the driveshaft all the way out. Replaced the water pump and I can’t get the driveshaft to engage into the lower unit. Someone know what to do to get the lower spline engaged the lower end?

I have the mid section still stuck to the top of the outboard. The bottom portion has been disconnected, but I can't get the mid section to come off. Do you have any suggestions?

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

2 жыл бұрын

not sure what you are calling midsection. Send me an email with a pic of what you are talking about.

Is there a gasket for the 5” leg extension top or bottom?

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

2 жыл бұрын

not that I have seen. Thanks for watching

What about that smaller o ring?

Haven't watched the video yet but I thought I'd ask my foot is not producing water whatsoever the impaler looks good so does the plate and the lines are clean the gaskets are good as well any idea what the problem could be?

@levi9kirk

2 жыл бұрын

Also mines a suzuki dt15c

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

2 жыл бұрын

blow compressed air backwards through the pee hole. most likely a blockage.

trying to put together a 1990 sailmaster 6hp. not quite the same as the shift shaft does not split its one pc from the engine down into the prop gear box. my problem is the lower unit will not go all the way up to meet the upper housing. another words i have the extension housing together with the lower unit, the copper tube goes into the pump but either the drive shaft or the shift shaft is hanging up on something preventing it from coming together by about 1/2 to 5/8ths of an inch..not sure what to do at this point..have you ever had that experience? anyone?

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

I have not. Not familiar with the sailmaster. Maybe someone watching might have an answer for you.

@johncartelli

3 жыл бұрын

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina well as luck would have it turns out you dont leave the shift in forward. As i was applying pressure i put it into neutral and it slipped into place. I picked this engine up for $150.very clean was told the starter rope broke. turns out the bottom of the rope drum had severed and the nylon bushing (unavailable)it sits in had worn out. i made a new bushing found a drum on ebay. ($25) bought a new pull start and it works like a charm. for reliability sake i also rebuilt carb, replaced hoses to carb., rebuilt fuel pump and lastly checked the water pump (only to find its housing had melted including the impeller key. your videos gave me the confidence to take care of everything and its now ready for spring.thanks for a very informative video site, keep up the good work.

my dads went out from sitting up used water muffs it didnt ever pump ..hes old so im gunna repair it for him ...good how to video bought a nice 38 dollar usa made kit out of tampa

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

Nice

Hi just got a 1986 evinrude but there is no water coming out. beside the water pump could it be something else the problem

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

trash in your cooling system.

greetings 15 hp johnson reverse gear goes blank after a while what should i do..thanks

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

Жыл бұрын

probably some worn shift dogs or it's just out of adjustment.

Yeah that bolt if it was left in side it would mess up your motor big time

We’re do I put the exhaust baffle at

How tight does the screw to connect the gear linkage need to be

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

2 жыл бұрын

Just snug enough not to come lose.

@davidmgarcia6029

2 жыл бұрын

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina I have another question, I changed my water impeller and it doesn't come out of the tail end,it was coming out of the exhaust system before I changed it

So my middle adapter is stuck and won't go allow it to be removed. The lower will come off. The middles adapter is caught on the water pipe how is the best way to free up that water pipe without damaging it.

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

Are you saying the bolts won't come out or just the extension tube has it froze up?

@aarondiggens8282

3 жыл бұрын

​@@Michaelsbackyardmarina The bolts came out fine. The adapter appears to be stuck on because the water tube.

@aarondiggens8282

3 жыл бұрын

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina on your video from 2:20-2:56 you are removing the lower and the adapter. The lower comes off, but the adapter is stuck on that tube that you can see at 2:56 sticking out the bottom of the motor.

Дякую

How do you know when the impeller is going bad

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion I would change out the impeller at least every other year. It's cheap insurance. Keep and eye on you pee stream.

anyone have an idea where I can find a replacement part for the exhaust baffle ?

@ABaird07

3 жыл бұрын

It’s the grid like item that flew out in the beginning of the video.

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

eBay or marineengine.com

@Flawless_tide

2 жыл бұрын

Do you need the exhaust baffle

Where did u but the kit and what’s the part number

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

Жыл бұрын

MarineEngine.com

A dry impellar will burn up in 20 seconds with out water .

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

Жыл бұрын

for sure, thanks for watching

If it's peeing Steam..it's sucking air .because of no gasket cement.

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

Жыл бұрын

Ok, thanks for the tip and watching

Why if it's peeing Steam then the pump needs to be primed

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

Жыл бұрын

could be, or something else could be wrong. Thanks for watching

👏👍👍👍🇧🇦

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

The shift shaft access on old Evenruds is on the side but the 5.5 old Johnson has no door or access....I am not a happy Camper 💩

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@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

M?

Turn off that annoying music.

I had a 1985 8hp Johnson mine dont have bolts there ? Lol

thank you

@Michaelsbackyardmarina

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome