What spare parts should one have onhand?

[WEH]

1972 Evinrude 9.5hp, Model 9222:<br /><br />Right now my new (to me) motor is in good shape. Nothing is broke and nothing needs fixing, everything works like it should.<br /><br />I intend to run this motor forever - it should outlast me - and since it's 30 years old now and not likely to get any newer with age I would like some suggestions from those of you who have experience with the OMC 9.5 motors regarding what spare parts I should accumulate and have on hand for the day when I want to go fishing but the motor doesn't.<br /><br />I have a service manual and a parts catalog.<br /><br />Thanks,

 

[butlp]

Re: What spare parts should one have onhand?

Crappie,<br />I don't think you need much in the way of spare parts, more consumables.<br />I keep the following for my motors:<br />Set of spark plugs,<br />Gear oil<br />Can of fogging oil<br />Grease gun with marine grease<br />Fuel filter (if it has one)<br />Lower unit vent and drain washers<br />New rope for my pull start motor.<br /><br />I schedule to replace the spark plugs every spring and the water pump every three years even if it looks good.<br />I also check the fuel lines at the beginning of the season and have had to change only once on a 10 year old motor.

 

[dkondelik]

Re: What spare parts should one have onhand?

Afternoon Crappie Cruncher,<br /><br />I've got one of these in the shed waitin' fer spring and the thaw.<br /><br />Havin' jus been through her, this is wut I would consider keepin' 'round.<br /><br />Carb Kit (float may/will eventually saturate and will no longer ,...er,..uh,.. FLOAT, gaskets may deteriorate and start to leak)<br /><br />Coils (available at Napa for about $25 a pair) Have been known to deteriorate (encapsulant cracks leading to arking & sparking to BAD places).<br /><br />Maybe spare sets of points & condensors<br /><br />And of course, the obligitory Impeller for the water pump.<br /><br />Don't know how or where you will run her BUT it might not hurt to have a spare prop nut on-hand.<br /><br />Just my opinion but I think these are dandy tough ol' motors and wouldn't be surprised if it does outlast you.<br /><br />Good Luck<br />HAVE FUN!

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: What spare parts should one have onhand?

a spare prop is a good idea to have just in case...<br />good luck,<br />M.Y.

 

[digimortal777]

Re: What spare parts should one have onhand?

i have an OMC 9.5 , i always carry with me....<br /><br />My tools<br />Spare plugs<br />wd40<br />shear pin<br />spare prop

 

[dmessy]

Re: What spare parts should one have onhand?

might want to keep an eye out for another just like it to use for parts...

 

[rwise]

Re: What spare parts should one have onhand?

crappie cruncher <br />I have a spare prop, prop nut, points plugs, shear pins, fuel filter, fuel line and fittings and the tools need to do the work with me when I go out! I go where no one goes but the Rangers when we don’t come in for a few days.<br />Richard