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This subject motor came on a boat I purchased seven years ago.
I threw it in the test barrel when I got it home, started right up,
and seem to run good, BUT, it shook like a Floridian in MN
come January.I know at the time I read that these low profile models were noted
for the rubber motor mounts breaking, and by all accounts,
that seemed to be the case.
I also remember reading that replacing these mounts was a real “Pain”.The parts diagram shows four different rubber mount, the opposing
rubber mounts port and starboard, being the same.Questions –
1. Does one remove the big “clamshell” housing off of each side of the
motor to access the mounts?2. If “Yes” to above, can the transom mount stay in place, so the motor
can be worked on, on a stand?3. What “Non OMC” solution have you come up with to replace these
mounts, making your own, etc?
The rubber mounts appear available, but I’m not paying $120 to do so.
I tried to sell it for $65 a few years ago, and couldn’t even get a “bite”, lol.
I do have a “froze up”, low profile 1971, Johnson, 9.6 hp, but not sure
if the mounts are the same yet.
Any thoughts on repairing this motor welcomed, before I “wing it”!
Thanks.
Prepare to be boarded!
Have you clarified which mouints are broken, the upper or the lower? The lower is usually OK and readily available but it’s the upper mount, on the front of the block, which can be hard to find intact and uually expensive when you do.
I’ve had a couple shaky 9.5’s where the problem was the bolts holding the lower mount onto the exhaust housing had worked their way loose. Tightening them back up helped get rid of the shakes. Hard to remember but I think I turned the motor upside down and reached them with a wrench. The upper mount is a different story as they like to separate. I have fixed one or two by using crazy glue on the pieces and clamping them overnight. The rubber and the plate must be thouroughly degreased and clean before the glue will work though. It’s usually the upper which goes and when it does, the motor will shake like a wet dog. And yeah, if you can work on an old Merc, you won’t have any trouble removing the side covers for access.
A good upper is worth its weight in gold and that’s why I have one squirrled away somewhere. In fact, I hid it so good I don’t even know where it is!
EDIT: Seem to be getting random photos again while posting. The thumbnail is correct.
pop ups… I had the pop ups start some time ago especially lots or east European beauties looking to chat….
went to the upper right 3 small dots …. went all the way down the list to PARAMETERS selected /CONFIDENTIALITY-SEARCHES SERVICES…. selected STRICT of the 3 levels offered
and no more girly and misc ads poping up
Microsoft EDGE will block these off and other useful stuff ….butI can do without anyway as long as I have my main topic
Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂
I found a video on YouTube and watched that this morning,
then set out to tear apart the housings on this Evinrude.
I may never get it back together again, but thanks to
Brandon’s Garage, and you guys, it’s “Apart”.Starboard housing off
Prepare to be boarded!
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