Howdy Bill,

Well, I found a mid 80's Johnson 9.9, and I found the kit on eBay, but I
just don't know what all is entailed in doing the install of such a kit. If
it's bip boom bah, done, then I would attempt it, but if its reseating "O"
rings, taking apart the water pump, adjusting linkages and the such, I would
probably opt to take it somewhere. BUT if I do that, there goes my savings
on the motor itself. If I can pick this thing up for $400.00 bucks, and an
extension kit for $50, that's a good deal. The dealership wants $275 for
the "NEW" kit and $100.00 an hour for labor. Might as well buy a more
expensive long shaft ready to go at that point.
I'm just trying to save a buck or two if I can.
Mechanically, I'm pretty strong, but I just haven't done much with outboards
in the past.

Thanks just the same for the input Bill!! I appreciate the response!

Doug


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"Doug" wrote in message
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Hey group!!

Thinking about getting a small engine for my horsepower restricted lakes,
9.9 to be exact. (Might get a 15 and put 9.9 stickers on it) I think I
found one locally, I think, but it's a short shaft, and I need a long.
How hard is it to put a 5 inch extension kit on this thing? Anyone got
any experience with this?

TIA,

Doug


I do not know if they make an extension kit for all the motors. Some,
like my Yamaha T-8 just have a long leg.