1966 Evinrude, 18HP outboard - need minor help

[crankbait09]

I have a 1966 Evinrude, 18HP, 2 stroke engine. I recently purchased a boat that had this attached to it. Knowing that the carburetor needs rebuilt, the previous owner gave me the kit to do so.

I am not engine savvy at all, but with a little guidance (ok, a lot), I can get through it.

I have a guy at my work that said he'd rebuild the carb for me, he does this a lot on motorcycles and boat engines as well. So, guess what......Once I get it off, it's going to him to fix!!!!

here is my question....Can anyone help me on uninstalling the carb, so I can get it off and fixed? I see a couple nuts/bolts which are holding it on, but it also has a lot of other things attached to it as well that I don't know whats what.

If anyone could help me, I'd greatly appreciate it

 

[Whoopbass]

The two nuts are holding it on. There is a fuel line that will need to be removed. I don't know what else your motor has but if its in the way remove it. Removing that carb should be simple so don't sweat it. Take a couple close up pics before removing it.

 

[crankbait09]

I took a lot of pictures and did get the carb off. I don't know what any of the parts are called but there was a knob sticking through the front that was attached to a steel arm that moved left and right, i had a hell of a time getting that apart to be able to pull the carb all the way off.

once the carb is cleaned I shall re install and hope it all goes back together the same way

thanks for the words of support

 

[Whoopbass]

That knob and arm is either your low or high speed adjustment. Leave it attached to your carb. Your buddy that rebuilds the carb should set it about one turn out from lightly seated after he gets done rebuilding it. When you get the carb back on the motor and get it started you will need to adjust that knob slightly to the left or right until it runs properly.
There should be videos on youtube that will show you how to adjust it.
There is info on the net with pics and instructions if you just do some searching.
Good Luck

 

[bbstacker1]

You mentioned that you were given a carb kit when you got the motor, did you notice who made the kit? When your buddy does the rebuild, he should notice if the carb still has the old cork float in it, if it does you really should replace it with one of the newer plastic types. The new gas we have to deal with today can cause fits with the varnish on the cork floats, resulting in rebuilding the carb again and maybe engine damage. Most of the OMC/BRP kits have the new floats, some of the other kits do not come with a float. You should be able to get a new float if needed from your local OMC/BRP dealer. Also excellent ideal taking photo's you can never have enough.

 

[crankbait09]

bbstacker - I can check where the repair kit came from. I don't know off hand.

The kit DID have a new float in it. The guy I bought it from said that the float was the most expensive piece (I remember that). The guy that is rebuilding it, has that along with everything else. He said he'd have it for me Monday

 

[bbstacker1]

Unless the kit is pretty old you will probably be all set as to the float. I remember when my dad bought a new 16 ft boat and 18 hp Evinrude (around 1972) that was a good motor, you will like the 18 when you get her right.

 

[crankbait09]

it looks like the kit was bought through "Laing's Outboards" located in New York.

 

[bbstacker1]

Ya know if the opportunity presents itself you should check it out when your buddy goes thru the carb, they are very simple and easy to do (speaking of the Johnson/Evinrude carbs of the mid 50's thru early 70's). You watch one done and you tell yourself, I can do that. Next thing you know you've got another one of those old motors around to tinker with. Have fun.