Recent content by ocbinva

Well I will post my progress. I travel allot for work so it will take some time. I will start with the basics and if that don't work I might tear it down. I have rebuilt everything from Cares and trucks to tractors and lawnmowers so I am intrigued with rebuilding an outboard.

I appreciate all the great information. I usually buy a vehicle to refurbish annually. This year think I'm going to stick to an outboard. I have zero dollars into it. Wost case it becomes a parts engine. One last question. Should I put a squirt of MMO and let it sit for a day or two before I...

Well depends. Most older bikes can be good at anything between 105 to 145-150. However a bike a worked on a month ago (Victory) with a buddy had a compression maximum value of 210 with a minimum acceptable value of 175ish. I figure I need to download the manual to see if it is identified for...

Geez...duh... Guess its early. Not sure how i missed that since i always check compression on all old engines before i commit to a new build. My idiot gene is hard to hid with anything less than 3 cups of coffee. Happen to know what a good working pressure would be? Sent from my SM-G920V...

Does anyone have any advice on a good book or web page regarding the restoration of the Johnson 9.9 from the late 80s. I was given one for free and the guy said it ran when he stored it but that was he said at least a decade ago. I just want to figure out what minimum steps I need to take to...

I have thought about the 9hp decals or picking up another cowl but i hear that locally game and fish have been checking motors lately and issueing expensive tickets. Unless I remove the ID plate I don't think it's worth the risk. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

I have a Tracker V16 Guide w/15HP OB. I use it primarily in brackish river water and edges of the Chesapeake bay. However I have wanted to take up some fresh water fishing and its is limited to a 9hp or less or electric. I was given a Johnson 9.9 that ran when put away over 10 years ago...

Got a couple free engines from a buddy. A Johnson 9.9 and a Mercury 50hp. Both ran when put up with a tarp over 10ish years ago. The ID plate is missing so how else can I tell what years it is? I want to order parts to see if I can get it running. Any insight is appreciated. Sent from my...

I am 210lbs and my 17 year old is 6'2", 230 so a mid seat makes the boat plane much easier when were both on board. Storage is a premium and I want a live well so a cooler seat will serve two purposes. I fish primarily inlets and brackish water of the Chesapeake so I cannot leave a stringer...

Well I was looking at those floor mounted holders however when I do not have the cooler with me I'm worried about it being a toe killer. My biggest concern right now is trying to ensure I maintain a good boat balance. I sit on the right side to use the tiller so I may have to keep cooler to left...

Well I did not want to mount my new seats until I go the boat out to see where the best balance was at. So this past weekend and played around with seating. I learned that while on the move by having my son (17yrs, 6’2”, 230) in the middle of the boat it planed allot easier. If he sat near...

yes I thought about that. Lowering it make it easier to get back on during low tide. My motor is only about 6 inches off the ground so I want to make sure it can still be able to sit in the driveway in the down position so I am able to flush the brackish water out when I get home.

ok got the boat out and ran it allot over the weekend. The 50:1 ration worked great and did not smoke at all once I got the motor up to speed to burn out the build up. Even though the manual says 100:1 I think I will stick to something close to 50:1 for the added protection.

ok new questions... 1. I see some bunks made with boards on edge. Is their an advantage to this style? I think turned with the wider side facing up supports the boat more? 2. I am getting ready to order the bunk brackets but has anyone on ever just pulled the rollers off and used their...

I just seen this older post so thought I throw in my 2 cents. I used the acetone and Trans fluid mix. An old tractor guy told me about it. I work in an office so to maintain my sanity I work on anything with a motor when I get home. I just rebuilt the entire front end and A-arms original to a...