Reply To: 1969 Evinrude / 1971 Johnson 9.5 Runs Poor

[Buccaneer]

Thanks, there’s a massive amount of info on the 9.5’s on Leroy’s page!

I put the motor on the workbench today to check out again.

I still could not find any “Sync” mark, but I see that Leroy could not either!

I pulled out the magneto from the parts motor, and found no marks on it either.

I was going to do the basics, so I pulled the plugs so I could observe spark
and then check compression. Now the engine does not turn over. It’s not
the powerhead, but it feels rather “spongy” when trying to turn the flywheel,
like the impeller is hung up.
I had put a new impeller in it, and it pumped water great, so I have no idea
what’s going on, but will tear back into it. :-()

Prepare to be boarded!