Working on my Boat (Updated)

[JMichael]

Yep, there's not much to one. Of course some are better than others because of wheels vs no wheels or some other reason but basically they are all similar providing the same function. Your link wasn't working for me but I found the vid anyways I think.

 

[Trapper02]

Ok new update on my motor, turns out it IS a 1956 and only 30 HP. Found the model number RD-18.

Havnt had any luck finding some decals on it anyone else know where to look? I hit eBay and a few other quick google searches, plus I need to track down or I'd like to find the "30" HP emblem that goes on the cowl it's gone but I can see the two holes on where it used to be.

Also here is what I made tonight! The motor stand for my new motor!

 

[JMichael]

Stand looks good. I was given this link a while back but don't know a lot about the site. Everyone seems to refer to this site for locating vintage motor parts. https://www.aomci.org/

 

[Trapper02]

Found the decal set at north York marine

https://nymarine.ca/56JO30WEBPIC.gif

Seems like the hardest thing will be locating the 30 HP emblem.

 

[russ010]

get in touch with Bulldog from vinyl images on here... he can probably make those stickers for you and is most likely cheaper than getting the one's you found in Canada

 

[Trapper02]

This place seems pretty handy

https://www.marineengine.com

first place i have come across that has had the "30 HP" Medallion that goes on the cowl.

Also they have the Part Catalog online so you can see what you need then just type in the part number and see if they have it. I dunno if this is old news or what but its the first I have heard of it and seems pretty handy.

 

[Trapper02]

Found all the suggested parts that i would need at marineengine.com for just over a $100, i was told the parts were going to cost me about $200, so looks like i saved a few bones!

1 - Tune Up Kit $18.91
https://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=OMC0172522&ptype=&Engine=&Model=

2 - Coil and Lamination with Grommet $20.79 ea
https://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=OMC0584477&ptype=&Engine=&Model=

1 - Impeller Pump $10.35
https://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=OMC0378891&ptype=&Engine=&Model=

1 - Carb Kit $17.97
https://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=SIE18-7024&ptype=&Engine=&Model=

The last one found the best price at amazon! Prime Member, free ship no tax.

1 - Seal Kit $18.71
https://www.amazon.com/Sierra-International-18-2683-Evinrude-Outboard/dp/B002IVECOE

 

[nomowork]

This place seems pretty handy

https://www.marineengine.com

first place i have come across that has had the "30 HP" Medallion that goes on the cowl.

Also they have the Part Catalog online so you can see what you need then just type in the part number and see if they have it. I dunno if this is old news or what but its the first I have heard of it and seems pretty handy.

I've ordered parts from them before. The service is great and only had one issue with a wrong impeller part.

 

[Trapper02]

What's a good starting point on this motor while I wait for my parts to arrive.

I want to use modern gas tank so I will need to do a conversion. Been reading about that.

What size is recommend for a gas tank gallon wise? I have a 16' boat 30 HP Johnson 56

 

[JMichael]

6 gal. is probably the most common size used with 15-30hp motor on a jon boat.

 

[Trapper02]

Is there any positives to converting it?

Maybe I should just get an old school tank. What's the pros and cons?

6 gallons man that just doesn't seem like much gas.

Side note reading about the old pressured tanks sounds like its mostly a safety reasons to convert to the new single line tanks

 

[ecirb_88]

6 gal has always been enough fuel for me, but i reckon it depends on how you fish, i boat to a spot i like,, and i sit there and fish until im out of beer, then i leave. my motor actually only runs probably 30 minutes total on a day of fishing.

 

[Trapper02]

I found this article suggested ove at iboats on doing the conversion

https://www.duckworksmagazine.com/05/columns/max/5/index.cfm

 

[Trapper02]

Been learning and reading on the fuel pump conversion over at iboats, found a nice forum member F_R who is very knowledgeable on the subject and has and easier way of doing this than the duckworks method.

Also before i go any further my buddy has a compression tester and said he would come by this week and help me test it.

 

[RAMROD]

Let me know how the conversion goes looking to do this also.

 

[Trapper02]

Will do i'll keep the thread updated on the process. Im going in this blind learning by the seat of my pants, i have never taken on a project like this before working on engines was something i missed out on when i was young.

But there are some pretty helpful and knowledgeable people out there willing to guide the way. iboats forum on engines has been great for this.

 

[Trapper02]

Dang marineengine.com that was fast!

Already got parts in today, speedy delivery via USPS.

Also the two "30" medallions I was sure I would never find. Well they had them! Only 5 in stock so I swiped them up.

 

[Trapper02]

Tightening bolts on my trailer makes me sad.

If I had it to do over I'd paint my trailer differently considering how much time I put into It i should have just gotten it sand blasted and either galv. Or powder coated, my faith in tractor paint is not strong enough after seeing these results.

Also looking at trailers out in the real world made by the boat companies is probably why they don't use gloss black either lol

Yes I was able to do this myself but with time invested and not being 100% satisfied I'd recommend a different route on painting your trailer to last, future trailer painters out there.

 

[Trapper02]

Got the bunks mounted, just need a boat now!

Happy new year!

 

[JMichael]

How high off the ground is that going to put the bottom of your boat now?