1976 Evinrude 25HP

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

I bought a new to me motor.   Per @fishinwrench's rave reviews I've been searching.   I found an almost too good to be true deal.   Guy got it on a boat he bought.  He used it last year but it was giving him problems.  He just got tired of fooling with it, and wanted a newer motor.  He posted it on Facebook Marketplace for $450 with MO title.  He advised it wasn't running.  I asked what it was/wasn't doing.   He said he just wanted rid of it, make an offer.  I explained to him I didn't want to buy a money pit, offered $200. He accepted.    I drove about an hour to get it.  The title is in his name, transferred in the spring.  I am mechanically inclined.   Have most tools that would most likely be needed.   I did have an issue removing the cowling I must admit.   But I figured it out.  

I found this bracket that seems to be there to hold something that's missing.   Any ideas?  

I know a compression test is the first to do, getting a gauge tomorrow. I've seen a few thoughts in how to do it.  Remove 1 plug, or remove both.  I'm familiar wirh timing on a vehicle,  and only one is removed to find TDC.   I would think the same with 2 strokes.

 Then the spark will be tested on both.

I also found this bolt in the bottom of the motor housing.   I didn't see where it may go, it's very covered in grease,  as it has not been connected for quite a long time.   

Lastly, this electrical component seems to be missing a wire.  Any idea what it is? No loose wires are in the area that are obvious. 

I plan to get this motor useful and take it to Jigfest.  

Any thoughts,  tips, or advice is welcomed. 

[BilletHead]

9 hours ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said:

I bought a new to me motor.   Per @fishinwrench's rave reviews I've been searching.   I found an almost too good to be true deal.   Guy got it on a boat he bought.  He used it last year but it was giving him problems.  He just got tired of fooling with it, and wanted a newer motor.  He posted it on Facebook Marketplace for $450 with MO title.  He advised it wasn't running.  I asked what it was/wasn't doing.   He said he just wanted rid of it, make an offer.  I explained to him I didn't want to buy a money pit, offered $200. He accepted.    I drove about an hour to get it.  The title is in his name, transferred in the spring.  I am mechanically inclined.   Have most tools that would most likely be needed.   I did have an issue removing the cowling I must admit.   But I figured it out.  

I found this bracket that seems to be there to hold something that's missing.   Any ideas?  

I know a compression test is the first to do, getting a gauge tomorrow. I've seen a few thoughts in how to do it.  Remove 1 plug, or remove both.  I'm familiar wirh timing on a vehicle,  and only one is removed to find TDC.   I would think the same with 2 strokes.

 Then the spark will be tested on both.

I also found this bolt in the bottom of the motor housing.   I didn't see where it may go, it's very covered in grease,  as it has not been connected for quite a long time.   

Lastly, this electrical component seems to be missing a wire.  Any idea what it is? No loose wires are in the area that are obvious. 

I plan to get this motor useful and take it to Jigfest.  

Any thoughts,  tips, or advice is welcomed. 

                      You have the best mechanic hanging out here on the forums. I'm betting you will have this thing up and running in no time Daryk! 

[fishinwrench]

15 hours ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said:

 

I found this bracket that seems to be there to hold something that's missing.   Any ideas

Choke solenoid and associated linkage.

Only needed on electric start applications. 

[fishinwrench]

15 hours ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said:

Lastly, this electrical component seems to be missing a wire.  Any idea what it is? No loose wires are in the area that are obvious. 

Neutral safety switch.

Prevents the motor from being able to be started when in gear. 

[fishinwrench]

https://www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1983&hp=25&model=E25RWCTE

[fishinwrench]

According to the model # she's a 1983 

Not a 1976 

Does the model # on the title match the model # on the motor tag ?  

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

6 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

According to the model # she's a 1983 

Not a 1976 

Does the model # on the title match the model # on the motor tag ?  

 

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

7 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

Choke solenoid and associated linkage.

Only needed on electric start applications. 

It is an electric start motor. The other side has the starter.  I will look a little more to see what may connect. 

The bracket I'm talking about is different from the chilicke linkage. Here's a better picture.  

[fishinwrench]

5 hours ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said:

It is an electric start motor

Not according to the model # on the motor it isn't.   

Title doesn't jive either.  No model number on the title?     😂 Somebody in Jeff City was drunk when they printed that SOB !

You've got some funny business going on there.   

 

 

100% Frankenstein. 

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

5 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

Not according to the model # on the motor it isn't.   

Title doesn't jive either.  No model number on the title?     😂 Somebody in Jeff City was drunk when they printed that SOB !

You've got some funny business going on there.   

 

 

100% Frankenstein. 

As far as the title,  I'm curious if it was from another state with bill of sale.   I could see where someone may have forgotten the year.   The vin is off but I could also see where the E and L could be misrepresented.   I did car insurance for 20 years.   Early days of hand written info, it happened quite alot.  

 

Frankenstein will be it's name.   I appreciate the info.  Maybe between the info you gave and some dumb luck,  I'll have a good few years.