I picked up an old 1975 Johnson/Evinrude 25 HP tiller. It's an old garage find and my intent is to rebuild her and have a spare motor for my skiff. The little motor has issues (putting it lightly). But for now the flywheel is locked in place. I have sprayed the cylinders with fogging oil and let it sit for a week and still not able to turn the flywheel. My next step is to remove the flywheel and tear down the powerhead. Probably have to use a block of wood to pound out the pistons. Is there any other method or trick that I may be missing? I did pick up a factory service manual, but it's for a 1974. Not sure how much difference there is between the years, but it can't be much. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am not mechanically proficient and this will be my first attempt at rebuilding a motor of any kind. So keep that in mind with your replies please, Thanks.
TR
I am not mechanically proficient and this will be my first attempt at rebuilding a motor of any kind. So keep that in mind with your replies please, Thanks.
TR