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I am looking for an easy way to winterize my 4.3L Mercruiser I/O without taking the time to let the motor come up
to operation temp. and wondering if thermostat is fully open so I can let winterizer fluid to flow into all motor passages.
I have on occasion removed the thermostat to make sure...
I have 1974 Johnson 9.9 hp outboard and do not have a user
manual. What is recommended procedure for preperation of
motor for winter storage in garage(no heat)?
About 6 weeks ago I purchased a 1974 Johnson 9.9 hp and after
installing a new fuel pump it runs like new. Thought I would put
a new coat of paint on this little jewel to make it look like new.
Note: I changed to deacal and color to that of 1983 9.9hp as
I think they look much better than the...
I need a fuel pump for 1974 , 9.9 hp Johnson motor. Where can I get
best price. The valve housing has leaky valves. Is this part available
without buying a complete pump?
I have a 1974 Johnson 9.9 hp motor that I have either a fuel pump or
fuel tank problem. I need help determining weather I have a fuel pump
or fuel tank/line problem. Here is what I have tried so far:
1. Took fuel line off at carberator and gravity fed fuel/oil mixture
in via a small 1 quart...
I have a 1974 Johnson 9.9 hp motor that I would like to paint to original
colors. I would appreciate if someone can send a colored photo of original
colored motor. Also would like to know source of supply for paint and
decals for this motor.
Johnson 9.9 Starting Prob. Trouble shooting/ Fuel Pump Repair $3.99
I recently purchased a 1974 Johnson 9.9 hp motor and could not get it
Started , so here is how I found problem and repair.
1. First clue was that after pumping fuel line bulb many times could not
get it to hard state.
2...
I just purchased 1979 Johnson sea horse 9.9hp motor. I got the
motor started by removing 1 spark plug and putting in a small
amount of gas. Motor ran great with plenty of power and idles
down nicely. I drained and flushed original tank and refilled with
fresh gas and oil. I used 32:1 mix is this...