1976 Evinrude 25HP

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

9 hours ago, Terrierman said:

Progress!!!!  Just a thought - muffs and a hose are easier than a trash can full of water if you have a place to swing that.  And if it was mine, I'd be suspicious of a weak starter.  Good luck, we all admire your perseverance on this massive project.👍

It has really high compression.   I believe the starter is strong enough.   I think it just needs to be cycled and get the pistons oiled. 

I wanted to do some work to it after my shift today, but we are going out tonight,  and I don't want to smell like fuel.   I believe I'm on the home stretch,  just gotta tighten up the lines, and connect the steering linkage,  adjust the carburetor and send it.   

[Terrierman]

According to the facebook machine, you've had a good day. 😎 Fill us in please.

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

2 hours ago, Terrierman said:

According to the facebook machine, you've had a good day. 😎 Fill us in please.

A good new years day indeed.  I was successful in connecting the fuel lines.  I was able to pull start 'ol Frankenstein.   HE'S ALIVE!!   I did not connect the steering linkage,  adn as seen in the video attached, i did not fill a barrel with water.  I do have muffs, kinda forgot about buying them.  

It's been a journey,  and I am satisfied so far. 

 I caught fish today, and won a rechargeable aerator from Hydro Charge Fishing via Bassquatch90 YouTube/Facebook channel.