Need Recommendation for where to get a small outboard serviced

[gtxrider]

I would got to see Dave as well. 1965 Outboards are kind of simple but if you are not sure take it to a mechanic. You can't buy a new one for what it will cost to repair

[ishoot308]

Another vote for Dave's!

[Grady223]

Highly recommend Dave's.

[ApS]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

1965?? maybe it's worth something at the outboard museum........

You'd be surprised at how many of these old engines are still powering sailboats—even on the ocean. There's four of us (all friends) who own and operate 6HP Johnson/Evinrude outboards from the 60s and 70s: without misadventure, they're indestructible.

Originally Posted by gtxrider

I would got to see Dave as well. 1965 Outboards are kind of simple but if you are not sure take it to a mechanic. You can't buy a new one for what it will cost to repair

Ain't that the truth!

This carb is very simple, and while there are obvious plastic parts to remove for dunking, there are no gaskets to be found.

My BIL once broke off the idle jet in my 70s 6HP Johnson. In a desperate attempt to fix it, I removed the carburetor. (Which is a difficult operation in itself—having to bend a wrench pretzel-like to fit it).

I re-drilled the port from the back side, and sealed that drilling with a pop rivet. Newly found was an extremely fast top speed, but the idle was still AOL.

The Johnson was replaced satisfactorily with another just like it. It's now stored as an "organ donor" should any of us need any other parts.

So far, so good.