Johnson seahorse 9.5 help

[digimortal777]

Hi im frome ireland and i have a few questions you people might be able to help me with<br /><br />I have a 9.5 johnson that my brother got from someone for free some time ago.<br />it sat in our shed for about 2 years until i decided to see if it ran<br />it wouldnt go so i braught it to out local outboard service/sales place.<br />they told me that my engine needed new coils<br /><br />i got it back working good as new and i use it every sunday out on lake ree.<br /><br />the model number is MQ -14E<br />the serial numbwer is C563229<br /><br />could anybody tell me what year it is??<br /><br />what CC is my engine and are parts easy to find<br /><br />i also have a Rude 9.5 sport twin witch does not run<br /><br />it is a lonbg shaft model , myt question is can i remove the lower unit from my rude and pout it on my seahorse to convert it to longshaft or is that too complicated<br /><br />the engine itself usesd a lot of feul i was told that they have an open carb(what is an OPEN carb??)<br /><br />i had to buy a 6 GL tank for it as my 10 litre was used in about 4 hours of fishing<br />thanks for any help i get<br /><br />cheers

 

[Bear]

Re: Johnson seahorse 9.5 help

Hi digimortal777<br />MQ-14 is a 1968 9.5 HP 4500 rpm 249,1 ccm (15,2 cu.in.) two cyl 27.5 kg 60 lbs with a 13:23 gear ratio.<br />Picture: http://mitglied.lycos.de/old_omc/j_1968/seite_18_19.jpg <br /><br />Don't know about the Rude without a model number. For many years the were same engine with different colour and name.<br /><br />You'll find more info here (Database or Catalog owerview):<br /> http://mitglied.lycos.de/old_omc/ <br /><br />Bear

 

[digimortal777]

Re: Johnson seahorse 9.5 help

thanks a lot

 

[oldboat1]

Re: Johnson seahorse 9.5 help

I'll provide a non-technical response to your question about switching lower units -- because I am a non-technical hobbyist.<br /><br />You may indeed be able to simply substitute the longshaft lower unit. Carefully look at the shape of the leg of each motor. The top of the housing extension from the longshaft must mate perfectly with with bottom of the housing on the working motor. In addition, the driveshaft splines (number of splines) must match along with the water tubes and the shift rod/shift rod connection. If you remove the leg from each motor and compare them, you should be able to figure out if the exchange will work.<br /><br />If you remove the leg, I suggest you replace the impeller at that time (on whichever leg you end up using).

 

[digimortal777]

Re: Johnson seahorse 9.5 help

i tried removeing both the bottom unit and the exention part from ythe rude<br />when i undid the 4 bolts the leg would come loose but wouldnt come off<br />how do i get it off<br />also i dunno about replacing an impeller might be very hard to find one

 

[rolmops]

Re: Johnson seahorse 9.5 help

Please do not attempt these things without a manual.There are a lot of them right now on e-bay.It is probably your best investment.<br />If you try these changes and repairs through online advice you may find out the hard way that some people have great theories and poor mechanical advice,which they love to share.<br />It is a safe idea to have a 6 gallon fuel tank on your boat,because it allows you to make a mistake or two.However it seems to me that your engine is using up too much fuel too quickly.I dont even burn up 2 1/2 gallons with my 35 in four hours.You may want to set your carburator a bit leaner.<br />Good luck.

 

[digimortal777]

Re: Johnson seahorse 9.5 help

yes but remember my engine is a 1969<br /><br />they werent big on fuel economy then<br /><br />but maybe if i run a bit leaner it may help , im not sure hot it is set up now i didnt tune it<br /><br />but ill give it A GO AND SEE

 

[rolmops]

Re: Johnson seahorse 9.5 help

Hello.<br />Sorry for being so haughty.<br />Impellers are easily gotten, but for some reason I cannot fathom, they are very expensive anywhere in the European union.You can have one sent across the pond for a less than it will cost you there.Try some of the I-boat dealers here on the site. It should cost you give or take about $15 US.While you set the new impeller in the pump housing do not forget to turn your driveshaft clock wise while tightening the bolts.<br />The reason why you cannot get your lower unit off is that there is a rod that connects your gear shift to the lower unit.I do not know how to disconnect it on your engine,but there are plenty of people here who do know.<br />Good luck.