Need a small outboard motor serviced

[ehg]

When i had a place around Buckhorn there was a person i trusted who tuned up my outboards.

Now i am kinda stuck in Toronto but need an engine looked at. Hoping to find dependable service

for a 9.9 Johnson. Bought the engines for a couple hundred dollars many years ago so don't want to

spend hundreds of dollars for a tune up. Any suggestions or experiences will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[redneck666]

you probably know this already but, read up on the web about how to do it yourself. you could save lots of cash that way and retain some valuable knowledge incase you have problems out on the lake. i learned most of my stuff from just takin things apart, and puttin em' back together the right way. and not to mention the old man taught me alot. i thought i'd give you a little push to D.I.Y. , got no other suggestions, i live too far away lol.

[vinnimon]

Call grimsby bait and tackle for a repair guy in beamsville.Its well worth the buck.His labour rate I beleive is about 30 anhour maybe 25.Its money well spent.The guys name is HANS.I beleive I mentioned this once before.And youll probably save money too after forking out for gas.My kicker is kicking well and purchased it at a reasonable price for a four stroke 7.5 honda.

[SBCregal]

Doesn't Bigcliff do that sort of thing? I believe he's a little bit out of Toronto though.

[vinnimon]

you probably know this already but, read up on the web about how to do it yourself. you could save lots of cash that way and retain some valuable knowledge incase you have problems out on the lake. i learned most of my stuff from just takin things apart, and puttin em' back together the right way. and not to mention the old man taught me alot. i thought i'd give you a little push to D.I.Y. , got no other suggestions, i live too far away lol.

as bigredredneck said,I just did a total overhaul on my 140 mercruiser and new pump in lower unit.Now I know were everything is and what is what.And in case of a failure I know what tools to bring along.Tools and spare parts.And a manual.For what I do for a living ,the marine engines are becoming easier than the heavy truck engines for repairs etc.

[ehg]

Call grimsby bait and tackle for a repair guy in beamsville.Its well worth the buck.His labour rate I beleive is about 30 anhour maybe 25.Its money well spent.The guys name is HANS.I beleive I mentioned this once before.And youll probably save money too after forking out for gas.My kicker is kicking well and purchased it at a reasonable price for a four stroke 7.5 honda.

Thanks, this is the kind of thing i am looking for but live in Toronto. Hoping for some word on something closer.

[fisher]

Got this name of a private marine mechanic - who is also mobile - from another site. No idea on quality or price. Let us know how it works out if you do go with him.

 

 

Roger Tansley (Roger's Mobile Marine) 905 274 2651.

[Bernie]

It may be a good idea to see a new to you mechanics paperwork.

Certified Technician? Schooling, experience?

Lot of different things involved in marine applications vs. automotive.

[BITEME]

PM'D you call me

[torco]

City Marine is right on the queensway. I know they specialize in Mercury products but think they still service other brands as well.

[ehg]

Thanks for all the replies, looks like i got pointed in the right direction through PM's and this post. Greatly appreciated!