How is the 1974 Johnson 9.9HP? Worth $370?

[GigaShad]

I’m looking to upgrade from a 6hp to a 9.9. I found a 1972 Johnson for sale for $370.

What is your opinion of this model? Parts available? Generally seen as reliable or not?

 

[Droid]

Your title says 1974 9.9hp yet you ask questions about 1972 & that would ba a completly different 9.5hp

 

[GigaShad]

Sorry that was a typo. It is a 1974 9.9hp

https://imgur.com/gallery/1974-9-9hp-H9hi87Q

 

[racerone]

I would not pay that kind of money without some warranty / assurance that it is a good motor.

 

[GigaShad]

I was planning to start it when I got there.

What kind of warranty can one get from a 51 year old motor?

 

[racerone]

I put 1 year warranty on some motors older than that.

 

[GigaShad]

you give a warranty to people you deal with on Facebook marketplace?

 

[CreatureKid]

Parts wise most of the items you’d need are still readily available. Hard parts like a drive shaft or something you’d have to go to eBay for. 9.9’s were made up to the early ‘00’s I believe. However if it’s not running, or you don’t have the ability to do a compression tests before buying. Then the price is a little steep

 

[racerone]

There were some issues with the early 74 / 75 / 76 models.-----Points ignition , wrist pin size / bearings . clutch dog and exhaust relief plugging.----Did I say I prefer the 84 / 85 models ?

 

[timguy]

Yes, I agree. I still sell a lot of the 9.9 to 15 horsepowers and often get upwards of $1,000 for each motor with a one-year warranty and nice steel fuel tank. I just sold this 92 short shaft manual start in mint condition for $1,500. There is probably not a better fishing motor that has ever been made. And yes that includes Yamahas, as I just spent 2 weeks waiting for parts for a customers 8 HP Yamaha 2 stroke.