New guy with question

[The Boat House]

[tinkerman]

Coils are not cracked and look pretty solid. The throttle lever was seized up so I disassembled, cleaned and reassembled. All is smooth now. (After assembling it 3 different times to get it right) Ordered a carb rebuild kit. And yes it is for sure a QD-16.i would say freshwater for sure as it came from the south. I know all this sounds random but trying to respond to the questions in previous post. I cleaned up the “splotches” I don’t think they were as bad as I initially thought. I’m gonna drain the lower grease today and I ordered a compression gauge (shoulda went to harbor freight but too late now) so it’ll be a day or two on compression test. I’ll go ahead and order the book also looks like a good read. Thanks for the responses

It's a jungle out there.

[phil]

While you’re waiting for the book, you can read much of it on-line: http://www.omc-boats.org/maxw.html

Max convinced me that even I could fix old outboards to go on my old boat.
He’s NOT a purist– he was writing a column for wooden boat builders.

http://www.omc-boats.org
http://www.aerocraft-boats.org

[garry-in-michigan]

Yes – Max takes some short cuts not approved by the factory, but with a 60+ year old outboard you don’t worry about the fac\tory warren\tee. – This is what I have – being EVINRUDE special interest group leader –

• This reply was modified 4 years, 12 months ago by garry-in-michigan.
• This reply was modified 4 years, 12 months ago by garry-in-michigan.

[garry-in-michigan]

The Flywheel and starter are different on your QD – the Evinrude is a ’56 – that year the starter changed. – this is the 1955 –

[olcah]

Tip – Do not follow the factory recommendation for torque to install the spark plugs or you will strip the threads in the head. Just install by feel and NOT too tight.

[fisherman6]

Welcome and congratulations On your motor. I’m one of those guys that definitely appreciates a nice original. I also appreciate a nice restoration, but prefer a nice unmolested original. I also don’t mind just building them up out of parts and making a nice runner. The QD-16 is a great motor. I have 3 of them and it sounds like you have a nice one. A few nicks and imperfections just mean the motor has a few stories to tell. Lots of wonderful folks here willing to help out. This is a great club and well worth the cost of dues.
-Ben

OldJohnnyRude on YouTube

[goldmember]

I just finished my first outboard and I dusted the stator with Silicone Spray to slow the deterioration down.

[tinkerman]

Lower unit oil looked decent not milky no water, just dark brown color. Ordered an impeller but gonna wait til parts show up before disassembling. Was gonna post a few pics but see there is a problem with the site right now

It's a jungle out there.

[tinkerman]

Gonna move this over to the projects section if anyone’s interested. Gonna check compression here in a little bit

It's a jungle out there.

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