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Jim wrote:
I would look for signs of corrosion, check the compression, and look for water in the lower end. Does it start easily? Does it pump water? That's what I'd look for. Jim Vødkäjéllÿ wrote: Hi group We are buying a second hand 9.9 mariner 2 stroke (it's about 3 years old) for our 11ft Rib. Have been reading the messages in here and found lots of info on the above model, but please could anyone advise us of what to look for ie potential problems when opening it up? Please respond, this is a genuine inquiry, and I will be replying! Thanks in advance A complete novice! Thanks Jim, I'll pass that info on to HIMSELF :-) -- Vj |
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Can you easily get spare parts?
"Vødkäjéllÿ" wrote in message .uk... Jim wrote: I would look for signs of corrosion, check the compression, and look for water in the lower end. Does it start easily? Does it pump water? That's what I'd look for. Jim Vødkäjéllÿ wrote: Hi group We are buying a second hand 9.9 mariner 2 stroke (it's about 3 years old) for our 11ft Rib. Have been reading the messages in here and found lots of info on the above model, but please could anyone advise us of what to look for ie potential problems when opening it up? Please respond, this is a genuine inquiry, and I will be replying! Thanks in advance A complete novice! Thanks Jim, I'll pass that info on to HIMSELF :-) -- Vj |
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It is a Yamaha built engine.
"Bert Robbins" wrote in message ... Can you easily get spare parts? "Vødkäjéllÿ" wrote in message .uk... Jim wrote: I would look for signs of corrosion, check the compression, and look for water in the lower end. Does it start easily? Does it pump water? That's what I'd look for. Jim Vødkäjéllÿ wrote: Hi group We are buying a second hand 9.9 mariner 2 stroke (it's about 3 years old) for our 11ft Rib. Have been reading the messages in here and found lots of info on the above model, but please could anyone advise us of what to look for ie potential problems when opening it up? Please respond, this is a genuine inquiry, and I will be replying! Thanks in advance A complete novice! Thanks Jim, I'll pass that info on to HIMSELF :-) -- Vj |
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Bert Robbins wrote:
Can you easily get spare parts? Cheers. Top tip! I just checked and yes we can, keep the tips coming! -- Vj |
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