Dead Motor?

[WaterChap]

Well, I think I killed my motor (1990 Evinrude). I was running a lake in Texas and I heard the engine rattling. I cut the engine and checked to see if it had blown a plug. It wasn’t hot and I couldn’t see anything wrong. But it didn’t want to restart. I was able to get it going for a few seconds and it died. Back on land with muffs on, it didn’t want to turn over and I got it running for 5-10 seconds. Nothing was coming out the pee valve. That was the last it started.

I tried pulling the plugs and turning the pulley with a huge socket and breaker bar and it wouldn’t budge. I saw online to try to pull the lower unit off so I’m trying to figure it out.

What do y’all think? Is it totally dead? Anyone have a used 115-150 they want to part with? Other thoughts?

 

[Smalliefan2]

RIP, Travis. Been some posts on where to find used motors, just can"t remember the names. Finding a 'Rude will be a challenge.

 

[jbh3]

Could be a locked up lower. Pull the drain screw and check for metal. Can also take it off and see if the engine will turn over. Either way, it don't sound good.

 

[WaterChap]

Thanks John, I’ll try pulling it. I’m pretty sure it’s the top tho. Dean, I’m not locked into an Evinrude. Would love to up the power a bit and can go to 150.

 

[Oldman]

i thought mine was locked up a few weeks ago but it was the lower unit.motor wouldnt turn over at all.

 

[fischnrod]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1955782064748737

 

[WaterChap]

Larry, I’m definitely going to pull it, but I’m not hopeful. Thanks Rod, I looked through the group. Also a reminder to check FB marketplace.

 

[WaterChap]

Larry, I’m definitely going to pull it, but I’m not hopeful. Thanks Rod, I looked through the group. Also a reminder to check FB marketplace.

 

[WaterChap]

Pulled off the lower unit. Won’t turn with no lower unit and no spark plugs in. I’m thinking that’s a very bad sign!

 

[fischnrod]

Here you go, oldman don't want it

https://www.facebook.com/groups/125...cently_seen&multi_permalinks=3899629606826078

 

[FishingwithRusty]

if you got a bore scope stick it in there(or pull the heads) and look at the cylinder walls but it dont sound good. sorry to hear it.

"mechanical sh!t breaks"

 

[WaterChap]

Don’t know what a bore scope stick is, but I do have a “Lizard Cam” that’d go in the cylinders that I could try when I get back. However, it’s going to Glenn on Monday for either diagnosis or post-mortem.

“Things Fall Apart” Chinua Achebe

 

[digitalcb]

I've read "Things Fall Apart" several times. Something keeps bringing me bsck to it.

 

[bronzeback45]

Call Joey Potter @ Chattanooga marine, he knows those old evinrude's and johnson's.