1979 9.9 OMC, recoil plastic ratchet thingy?

Home › Forum › Ask A Member › 1979 9.9 OMC, recoil plastic ratchet thingy?

Viewing 10 posts - 1 through 10 (of 10 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • September 4, 2016 at 1:04 am #5152
    Alan
    Participant

      Hello to all;

      May I please have an exploded drawing, or parts list, for the powerhead of my ’79 9.9 HP?

      I don’t even know what the part is called. It is related to the recoil starter, and appears to be a pawl – like part which may engage when the recoil is released. It’s black, plastic, and has a small spring which fell out and down when the plastic broke. Dag nab it. And yeah, I am somewhat embarrassed that I can’t give a better description. It’s at the top of the throttle shaft. I hope the pic helps.

      And, if anyone can figure out my vague description, is there any way of replacing this w/out pulling the flywheel?

      Many thanks!
      Alan

      Attachments:

      September 4, 2016 at 1:43 am #43243
      wedgie
      Participant

        http://www.marineengine.com/parts/johns … del=10924B

        http://www.marineengine.com/newparts/pa … OMC0391105 [/color]

        September 4, 2016 at 1:46 am #43244
        david-bartlett
        Participant

          http://www.marineengine.com/parts/johns … st+Housing

          http://www.marineengine.com/parts/johns … st+Housing

          September 4, 2016 at 2:05 am #43247
          Alan
          Participant

            Very much appreciated!
            Alan

            September 4, 2016 at 8:27 am #43261
            PugetSoundBoater
            Participant

              The plastic ratchet thing’s spring on my 89 9.9 was bent and distorted when I got the motor. I removed the whole thing and left it off. It is a safety interlock that won’t let you start the engine in gear.

              "Some people want to know how a watch works, others just want to know what time it is"
              Robbie Robertson

              September 4, 2016 at 1:34 pm #43268
              rjoynt
              Participant

                And we like to do that, so maybe leave it off? Lol.

                September 4, 2016 at 1:51 pm #43269
                bullie
                Participant

                  Outboarding has become a lot less exciting since the invention little gadgets such as that.

                  September 4, 2016 at 1:59 pm #43270
                  cajuncook1
                  Participant

                    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RmCm4PD_E9Y

                    Here is a youtube video for starter repair if you should need.

                    Cajuncook1

                    September 4, 2016 at 3:44 pm #43280
                    Alan
                    Participant

                      Well, I couldn’t care less if it starts in gear.
                      The main motor, (’67 80 HP Speedifour) starts in gear; I like starting in gear!
                      I’m gonna break the plastic pawl it off and throw it away. Or tie it back, or something.
                      The video is also appreciated; excellent reference.
                      Many thanks, a great weekend, and happy motoring to all!
                      Alan

                      Update; wow Fleetwin, pulling those two screws was so simple and obvious! Worked perfectly.
                      I thank you for your gentle reminder.

                      September 4, 2016 at 5:30 pm #43284
                      fleetwin
                      Participant

                        US Member

                        Instead of pulling the flywheel, you can probably just remove the two clamp screws holding the vertical throttle shaft in place, move it out from under the flywheel slightly, and remove the plastic recoil interlock.

                      • Author
                        Posts
                      Viewing 10 posts - 1 through 10 (of 10 total)
                      • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.