inlovewithsurfin
Well-known member
hey guys... i have been searching for awhile now for a somewhat decent 9.9 that is in my price range of under $300 knowing that it may require some work to get it running again. i am an automotive mechanic but never played with outboards before? even though i havent touched outboards i am pretty mechanically inclined and i have torn apart several carbs so that doesnt scare me!
long story short... i have found TWO motors in my price range (which is a feat in itself!) and i need your advise on which one you would choose?
first one:
"1974 Johnson 9.9 outboard for sale
Motor ran when it was put up, but has been in storage for quite sometime
cylinder will turn with some force put needs to be freed up
Tiller model, short shaft
You can get it running or use it for parts"
in addition i asked him if he thinks it will run with a little bit of work and he says that he is confident that if i clean the carb and soak the cylinder it will free up and run
here are a few pictures... rough shape but so is everything i buy before i get my hands on it!
second one:
its a 1983 and the pistons arent seized but it doesnt run either? he says he bought it from a good friend and used it for a few months but then got busy and it sat for a month and now it wont start? he says he let it sit with gas in the carbs and he thinks that cleaning the carbs will make it run again.... here is his listing:
"I have a short shaft 83 evenrude outboard motor with a stainless steel prop, 300dlrs firm. Runs good but cant seem to get it to start. Hasnt been started in a while and may need to clean the carburator."
these johnson's and evenrudes are like gold around here! there is hardly ever one for under $300 that doesnt have a blown motor or is trash? I would love your advise on if either of these are worth my time and if so which one would you choose? id hate to blow what little bit of money i have on a piece of junk so any tips on what to look for would be greatly appreciated also! thank you guys! i love this site
long story short... i have found TWO motors in my price range (which is a feat in itself!) and i need your advise on which one you would choose?
first one:
"1974 Johnson 9.9 outboard for sale
Motor ran when it was put up, but has been in storage for quite sometime
cylinder will turn with some force put needs to be freed up
Tiller model, short shaft
You can get it running or use it for parts"
in addition i asked him if he thinks it will run with a little bit of work and he says that he is confident that if i clean the carb and soak the cylinder it will free up and run
here are a few pictures... rough shape but so is everything i buy before i get my hands on it!
second one:
its a 1983 and the pistons arent seized but it doesnt run either? he says he bought it from a good friend and used it for a few months but then got busy and it sat for a month and now it wont start? he says he let it sit with gas in the carbs and he thinks that cleaning the carbs will make it run again.... here is his listing:
"I have a short shaft 83 evenrude outboard motor with a stainless steel prop, 300dlrs firm. Runs good but cant seem to get it to start. Hasnt been started in a while and may need to clean the carburator."
these johnson's and evenrudes are like gold around here! there is hardly ever one for under $300 that doesnt have a blown motor or is trash? I would love your advise on if either of these are worth my time and if so which one would you choose? id hate to blow what little bit of money i have on a piece of junk so any tips on what to look for would be greatly appreciated also! thank you guys! i love this site