Johnson 9.9 tiller gears question

[Duckbill68]

I have a 1985 Johnson 9.9 that I'm working on. On the tiller arm, the gears that interlock jumped a couple of teeth. Upon inspection the shaft gear has a broken tooth. The gears are really sloppy. After reading some of LeeRoys ramblings! I plan to shim this section up. My question is should I try and use it with the broken tooth? That shaft gear is way to expensive to replace. I think my only option would be to have someone braise a new tooth.
I'd really like to try it shimmed up, but am I just putting off the inevitable?
Thanks

 

[raczekp1]

Re: Johnson 9.9 tiller gears question

i run my motor without broken teath gear.just put some shrim

 

[Will Bark]

Re: Johnson 9.9 tiller gears question

Or you could try some of the salvage yards at the top of the page or look on e-bay; you may get lucky and find cheaper. Good luck

 

[Duckbill68]

Re: Johnson 9.9 tiller gears question

Thanks guys

 

[racerone]

Re: Johnson 9.9 tiller gears question

Lots of those motors were built.----Should be lots of used / parts motors around.---A lot depends on your locale.

 

[boobie]

Re: Johnson 9.9 tiller gears question

Agree + 1 with Will Bark.