Picked this up from CL, so I could hopefully get out into more prime waters.
I checked the top cylinder for spark before buying, but got lost in conversation and didn't check the bottom one.
Johnson 9.5hp Short Shaft Tiller
Model- MQ-14D (Unsure what the D stands for?)
Serial- J2965779
From what I have seen that puts this as a 1968 motor...
Long story short, will fire for a moment with the aid of starting fluid (I know bad ju-ju).
Top cylinder is sparking.
Bottom cylinder is not.
Spark plug holes have been sleeved- so a new head is on the shopping list as well.
Hint Hint if someone has one or knows of one lying around.
For the time being since I don't have the cash to throw at a new head I would like to get by without replacing that immediately as the plugs look good as of now.
I would like to fix the spark issue, but am new to working on outboards and am unsure where to begin.
Will I need special tools to remove/install new condenser/magneto/points?
How long does it typically take to change these items out?
I appreciate any insight!