how to replace reed valves 9.9 gamefisher

[tgotruck]

I Have A 9.9 Gamefisher Force Outboard. Last Summer I Had To Cover Curb Opening With My Hand To Get Engine To Start. Feel Reed Valves Are Junk. Removed Carb, Can't Get 2 Bottem Bolts Out Of Intake. They Hit Motor Housing. What Can I Do To Gain Clearance To Remove Those 2 Bolts? Thanks For Any Help You Can Offer.

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: how to replace reed valves 9.9 gamefisher

AHHHH! That's not a reed problem. If it were a reed problem, the engine would either not start, or start and run like crap. You did not indicate running problems after starting.

It is a fuel and choke problem. Remove the carb and clean it well. Set it to factory specs. then replace the fuel pump diaphragm and gasket. It could also be something stupid like a loose carb bowl nut. When the engine sits, fuel drains out the loose nut. If you are able to get the engine started, the pump delivers enough fuel to keep the carb filled in spite of the leakage.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: how to replace reed valves 9.9 gamefisher

I agree with Frank, look at the fuel system first.

If you do need to replace the reeds you will have to loosen the powerhead so if can be lifted a few inches, then you will have access to the lower bolts. I messed up the reeds on my 89 7.5HP Gamefisher and needed to replace them, the toughest part was finding the reeds as they are NLA. After a few hours of searching the internet I found a place that still had some.

 

[tgotruck]

Re: how to replace reed valves 9.9 gamefisher

I had little power, could not get up on plane. I tried using starter fluid and think that made it worse.
Thanks for your help....

 

[fishrdan]

Re: how to replace reed valves 9.9 gamefisher

Idles and revs smooth, but has no power on the water??? Check for spark on both plug wires and hope they both have spark going to them. The outboard could (will) idle smooth with 1 dead cylinder.

I had a coil (BIM) die on my Force 2cyl and everything seemed fine until it was under load, then it was a dog. This is another NLA part and an expensive repair.

Check compression while you are at it too...