LeeRoy's Ramblings
Specializing in OMC 9.9/15 hp
Info & Repair
1974-2007
1974 1996

Also including OMC 4.5, 5, 6, 7.5 8, 9.5 , 10hp, 15/18hp & 70hp


First off I probably should apologize as these outboard motor repair articles started out for someone with some basic knowledge of how motors operate.  It has become apparent because of increased correspondence that an increasingly number who use my articles have almost no knowledge of even the principles of mechanical operation of these devises.  Therefore I am in the process of re-writing or adding other articles directed toward what many of us shade-tree mechanics take for granted.  These articles are not meant to replace factory service manuals and I recommend you purchase a manual if you intend to work on any motor other than change spark plugs or gear oil.  My articles may explain examples (& many times way beyond the manual but not does not replace it) of what you will run into. But again are not meant to replace the manual.  You can many times purchase manuals off eBay.  Also there are good repair forums on the internet, one being iboats.com however, please first use the FAQ sections or do a search of the forum for your problem.  In all probability your issue has came up many times before.  And if you do ask a question, be specific as to the make, year, model & hp of your motor AND give a history of repairs if any plus a detailed situation you are experiencing.  Also when you log on to ask a question, use a descriptive header line, not just "PLEASE HELP" .  If you get no response in a few days, change the title & reword the question for better clarity. 
   History of Evinrude 
   History of Johnson 
   Johnson/Evinrude Model/Year Code Identification 1913 - 1979
  Johnson/Evinrude Year/Model Code Identification 1979 - 2007
   OMC Miscellaneous Motors / Sail Drives & Military Motors  
   Removing the Flywheel   
   Johnson/Evinrude Magneto Ignition (Numerous Models & Years)
   Johnson 10 hp QD Series Motors 1949 - 1963
   Johnson/Evinrude 15 / 18hp E & FD Series 1956 -1973  
   Johnson/Evinrude 9.5 hp MQ Series  1964 - 1973
   Johnson/Evinrude 5 hp LD Series "Angler" 1965 - 1968  
    Johnson/Evinrude 4 hp   1969  - 1978    
   Johnson/Evinrude 6 / 8 hp CD Series "Fisherman" 1969 - 1979
   Johnson/Evinrude 4.5 / 7.5 hp   1980 - 1983
   Johnson/Evinrude 6 / 8 hp 1984 - 1991
   Johnson/Evinrude 6 / 8 hp 1992 - 2005
  Johnson/Evinrude 9.9 / 15 hp  General Info & Normal Repairs 1974 - 1992
  Johnson/Evinrude 9.9 / 15 hp  Powerhead / Midsection Repairs
  Johnson/Evinrude 9.9 / 15 hp  Carburetor / Fuel Pump Repairs
  Johnson/Evinrude 9.9 / 15 hp  Lower Unit / Water Pump 1974 - 2005
  Johnson/Evinrude 9.9 / 15 hp  Water Circulation Problems
  Johnson/Evinrude 9.9 / 15 hp  Troubleshooting
   Johnson/Evinrude 9.9 / 15 hp  Converting Shaft Lengths 1974 - 2005
   Johnson/Evinrude 9.9 / 15 hp  Converting to Electric Start 1974 - 1992
   Johnson/Evinrude 9.9 / 15 hp  General Info & Normal Repairs  1993 - 2005
   Johnson/Evinrude 9.9 / 15 hp  Converting to Electric Start 1993 - 2005
   Converting Johnson/Evinrude 9.9/15 hp to Hydraulic Power Tilt
    Problems in Converting a 2012  25 HP Evinrude E-Tec to Long Shaft  
   Johnson/Evinrude 35 / 40 hp  about 1965-1977
   e-Bay Motor Rebuild & Why it Blew a Piston After a Rebuild
   Rebuilding the OMC pre 1987 Fuel Pump
   Rebuilding the OMC post 1990 Fuel Pump
   Converting the Old Dual Fuel Line pre 1959 to the New Single Line
   Converting a 70 hp Console Control Motor to Tiller Control
   Outboard Motor Trim / Tilt Motor Replacement
 

 

Last Updated 01-222-2018                                                                                         
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