1976 9.9 Johnson

[mtnman]

Im going to check out an 1976 9.9 Johnson short shaft today. The guy said that he will gaurentee that it starts withing 3 pulls everytime. It was rebuilt last summer and is supposably in great shape and he only wants $200 for it so if its starts Ill but it but that puts me in another perdicament. Now I need to find a boat to put it on! I will have one before fall.

 

[Jim]

Sweet deal! Hope you get it!

 

[mtnman]

well he was full of crap and the motor looked like it came from the scrap yard. We pulled for about 1/2hr and I finally gave up. It was getting spark and fuel but would not run. I know nothing about small engines so I decided to pass up on the deal.

 

[Jim]

Sorry to hear it, but better that you did not lose any $$$.

 

[tholdah]

well he was full of crap and the motor looked like it came from the scrap yard. We pulled for about 1/2hr and I finally gave up. It was getting spark and fuel but would not run. I know nothing about small engines so I decided to pass up on the deal.

I'm an experienced back yard mechanic (amatuer boat mechanic). There are 3 things and egine needs to run: 1 - fuel, 2 - spark, and 3 - compression. If you have these 3, a motor should fire. It could have a weak spark due to a bad coil or CDI; it could have low complression due to worn piston rings, but it will still run....it will just run like crap! ALWAYS check the spark on a used motor, and ALWAYS check the compression.

 

[Gamefisher]

Whenever someone says it starts in 2-3 pulls, that usually means it doesn't run

 

[jkbirocz]

Whenever someone says it starts in 2-3 pulls, that usually means it doesn't run

Means is doesnt run or, it starts in two or three pulls when you pump the priming bulb 21 and a half time, while giving the motor gas, with the choke in the sweet spot that you kinda have to find after a few times out, and most improtantly be sure it has a constant mist or ether into the carb....then maybe it will fire up. :?

 

[mtnman]

Im looking at a 14 ft jon boat right now with an old 7.7 gamefisher on it and I know this is a good motor because ive been out on this boat a hundred times but he hasnt got the numbers right yet to fit my budget. But he just hits a deer in his jeep and is strapped for cash so he will be seeing things differntly real soon. The motor is great but the boat needs a little work but nothing I cant handle, I hope. It does float though so that a great starting point.