Small engine repair - Johnson 9.8

[DwayneFisherman]

I have a 70's era Johnson 9.8 hp motor that normally runs perfectly well, but could not get started this weekend.

Anyone know a good repair shop to take it to here in Tallahassee?

[wevans]

A lawn mower shop can fix a 70's era outboard but if ya want ta take it to a marine mech. Porter marine in Tally, Advantage marine in Medart or Jerry's marine in Panacea if it has set for any amount of time, the flywheel could have rust or the points could be corroded

[BAD BEHAVIOR]

Id check what Wevans said, plus spray the carb down with carb cleaner. If youre gonna let her sit for long priods, Id run seafoam.

[DwayneFisherman]

Thanks fellas. I'll give it a try.

[wevans]

The easy way ta know if it's ta do with the fire, is ta check it at that spark plug wire while pulling the cord some just hold the wire and pull while other put a phillips head screwdriver in the plug wire hole and hold it a 1/4 inch or less from a bolt head and watch for the spark when pulling "it's easier ta do with the plug removed"

[BAD BEHAVIOR]

Make dang sure that she aint flooded if you try the last approach with the plug out. Could get hot in a hurry!!