Old OMC outboard parts

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peter lowe

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Have been watching some youtube videos on fixing old outboards and would like to get a '73 evinrude 18hp and a '68 Johnson 3hp running again. They both ran well when they were fogged and put up,but was many years ago. I would like to know a source where I could get carb rebuild kits, points kit and waterpump kits. Also if I needed a specific part here and there. The 18's kill switch is pretty deteriorated which I almost never used but it might ground out and prevent it from starting. The video had a inexpensive NAPA replacement with a little modification. Any of you that worked on older vintage outboards , your suggestions would be appreciated.
 
Peter,

You might try Crowley Marine. The site has engine diagrams so you can see what the parts actual name is which then is helpful in finding availability elsewhere. You could try Amazon as well. Most of the kits I've seen run in ranges of years produced and may include parts you may not need for your specific engine/hp/yr- just look real carefully.

Good Luck!

Bob
 
I've looked at those sites and realize some of the parts are not available anymore. Prefer the idea of a kit so I have everything when I'm ready to work. I appreciate these and any other suggestions especially from anyone that has used them. Thanks in advance keep them coming.
 
Peter, over past 10 years I have used Crowley, Sea-Way and a bunch of others. Recently I have been using mostly Marineengine.com and if they don't have the part then I search on Amazon or eBay, even Craigslist. "The Bible" on fixing older (prior to around year 2000?) is Leeroy's Ramblings--this fellow has amazing info available on his site. The kits for 3 areas you mention are likely readily available--would need to know the Model Number to confirm. Re: kill switches--OMC way overengineered this on some years. Replacement kill switch can cost up to $124--ridiculous. I know 3 ways to fix that, kind of lengthy to explain (PM me for more details) depending on Model and whether you want to 1) revive the rubber button which deteriorates with age 2) make a Redneck fix using rubber carburetor primer bulb and strip of aluminum or copper 3) drill a hole in the Lower Cover (Pan) and install either a Momentary Switch or a Switch with Safety Lanyard.
PM me if you want to discuss via phone--I would be glad to help.

BTW I (and many others) think the OMC Motors prior to around 1990 were the best. My all time favorite (that I regret selling) was a 6hp 1969 model 6R69M. With minimal but reasonable care those things run forever.

Dave
 
Yea I remember Leroys ramblings but I couldn't remember the name of the site, Thanks. I appreciate all the suggestions and have to check them out. I have to master posting pictures because I need to pick Steve Sanfords brain about repairing a modification to my boats transom "raised it an inch or so" and sealing it this time with epoxy resin fiberglass. And then making 2 coffin boxes. Makes most sense to me to start with the boat and motor I have because most of the limited waterfowling where I live now is done with a sportspal canoe. The motorboat and coffins would be for traveling back to my old Long Island stomping grounds and exploring North. There are only three bodies of water I can even use a motorboat in Sullivan County plus maybe the Delaware on a limited basis.
 
Sportspals are awesome. My dad bought one after i graduated from college and lived far away. Then he sold it along with a pre64 winchester model 94 in 32 Special just before i moved closer to home. I wish i still had both!
 
Yea you will literally fall out of it before you tip it over. I have the old USA made version 14' and nice and lightweight rated for 3HP and 1000 pounds weight.
 
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