Chrysler and Sea King 9.9-15hp outboard motor recoil repair how to
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- Опубліковано 4 вер 2024
- This is a video on how to repair the recoil starter on Chrysler and Sea King outboard motors.This video covers 4.4hp 5hp 6hp 6.6hp 7hp 7.5hp 8hp 9.6hp 9.9 10hp 12hp 12.9hp 15hp Chrysler and Sea King motors 1968 thru 1984....Tet me know if this video work's for you.I did make 2 videos of this job.But the other one is unlisted.If you would like to see it let me know.
Thank you for the video. This is the first video in a lot of searching that actually shows how to disassemble, repair, and reassemble the recoil. The video made it a lot easier to understand how it works.
Thanks to your video I was able to tackle this project semi confidently...putting a tack weld on the spring is an awesome quick fix and its free rather than replacing parts! Thanks a ton for posting useful videos and sharing your knowledge, it's much appreciated dude
Your video saved me big time. I had a fuel line leak under the recoil assembly so I had to remove it to repair the hose. Once that was done I spent hours trying to figure out a way to re-tension that spring. I never would have figured it out. Many thanks and keep up the great videos.
Thanks. Great video. My winter project. My 82 15hp broke the top spool in half on a non rewind. Trying to sell this thing. Ordering new spool and spring. Grease
Where did you get the new spool and spring??
One more;I did not weld screwdriver, I just use small vise-grip.Working perfectly.Thanks again.
Thank you for the video I used it to help with my 1957 West Bend Barracuda 12HP. I took the recoil off a year ago when I first got the motor I could not figure it out until I watched your video. Thanks Again
Thanks again C.O.D. for sharing your knowledge with all of us!
Thanks for posting this clear no nonsense video ! Isn't you tube great for this stuff. I've been a licenced mechanic for over 30 years. Now anytime I'm going to tackle something I either haven;t done before or might have cursed trying to do in the past I check you tube first. Well done !
I know. It's really nice having a full set of identical parts. I grew up with these motors fishing with my dad so there is a little sentiment that comes with them. I have them both running great, just need to finish up a few details here and there.
I just bought one of those 15 hp for $250 (120psi on both with clean oil and a newish impeller) the recoil starter wasn't working. I've been rope starting it for the last couple of weeks which doesn't bother me too much. I really like the motor its only 55 pounds and goes like the wind on my light 12 footer. The previous owner didn't want to mess with it anymore so I was happy to get it. I'm so glad that you made this video I'll get it fixed and increase its value to an even $300 lol.
Hi I just bought a 1981 sea king 15hp and I just want to know if you can show me how to pull down the lower unit to replace the impeller on the water pump thanks
Thank you so much for this video. I have an unknown year Sears 15 hp. After skowering the internet looking for a repair manual, I came across this video. It was exactly what I needed to put my starter back together. he recoil was exactly the same. instead of welding I bent over the spring tip and put it back together following these instructions. Just saved me a ton.
You are welcome..
I don't suppose you know where to find parts for these things anymore? I'm looking for a carb kit...
You can get part's at your Mercury outboard dealer. Or try hear www.marineengine.com/
You weren’t at all worried that the spring tip would crack from vending it? Isn’t spring steel pretty hard/brittle?
Thank you. Very helpful video. I'm currently working on a 70 sea king 9.6 and a 71 chrysler 9.9 that have been sitting since the early 90s. I'm really enjoying your videos.
Thank you I was having lots of trouble until I sat down and watched this video now it works like new 👍👍
Thanks again for sharing, 0:54 shows the booger weld, I did this weld, not as pretty as yours, but appears to be working great, I watched your video another 4 or 5 times, then installed it. Works perfect! Your video saved me $80, the cost of replacing that spring with a new one. :). Thank you very much.
+Natalia Johnson Thank you for the kind comment.
I just followed your instructions on a 79 - 9.9. It went very well, Thanks for the video.
Subscribed and liked. Just getting a 1978 15 hp running and rebuilding anything that can fail. Should rocket my old 12ft. 1971 Grumman B-bow to my fishing spots. If only it charged my battery for my fish finder! Thank you.
Ok so I had to replace the "spandex?" Replaced good to go... Then go to recoil it and get it where it needs, then go to put the pin in and it goes all the way till it's supposed to come out the other side and can't get it to go any more... It's a 15hp same is in the video, if anyone lives in Colorado Springs co, and knows how to complete my job it would be greatly appreciated if we got in contact lol or at least some tips, thanks a lot!! Great video, I've watched it about 15 times now...
Hi Ben,
Your awesome, i checked and cleaned points. Spark on both cylinders now
Rob Rivait Good!
Awsome man this was so much help. its hard for me to find parts for these things and mine looks like i just bought its clean.
The gas oil mix is 50:1 but i like to run my motors at 32:1 witch is 4oz of TCW-3 oil per gallon of gas.
Thanks a lot for this video.Help me a lot and save money too.Thanks again.
Well thank you for the comment, and you are welcome.
You will find that the 1970 9.6 and the 1971 9.9 are mechanically identical.
Im trying to locate that whole entire part that you took out the spring with everything else where can I find that
Thanks for the video. This has really helped me understand how to put my bendix and recoil back together. In your video, you had a metal piece on the end of the recoil spring. Mine is plastic, not metal, so I can't put the "booger" weld. How else can I keep the spring attached to the plastic without it unwinding. I love your screwdriver invention.
I would really like to see what the magneto looks like? and adding a rectifer regulator to charge a battery add a trolling motor and a depth finder for this motor?
You got it.. 4.4-15hp use the same recoil 1968-1985 low profile motor's. But it has to be the low profile motor.
I have video's on all 3 type's of recoil's Chrysler used.
video is perfect followed it to a tee went great thanks very helpful
Please don't. Do not let the trolls get to you. They just want attention
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I have a 1984 chrysler 15hp. I read the service manual and watch your video. I'm not sure how the recoil rope attaches to the recoil poly on mine there is two holes in the pully. The manual mentions a bolt.
Not sure what the heck I'm doing wrong but twice now I followed your procedure where I tightened up the top screw. Put my tool in to hold it while I turned it counterclockwise 8 or 9 times. Then while holding the spring tight I was able to get the pin back in after loosening the screw. As soon as I got the pin through and let go of everything, the spring unwound itself and unwound the rope off of the pulley instead of pulling the rope tight. Can you fix my stupidity here? Not sure why it's doing that as I was following the step-by-step instructions and watched the video a dozen times probably now. My next attempt will be my third attempt as the first two did the exact same thing. It's like the spring is wound the wrong way once I let go of it but yet I am winding it counterclockwise. Thanks for the video
Also is there anywhere i can by parts for these motors mine is a 1978 sea king 15 hp my sping keeps popping off an my color is plastic not brass
Hi , thanks for your interesting video it works perfect , my Chrysler is 5 hp job is done perfectly. Now I have to replace the 2 gas line inside to carburetor any idea how will be appreciated. Thanks in advance🙏👍
this is ancient i know but just did a 1974 20hp one, and didnt take out the pin after installing a new spring. just screwed the top screw in tight, and wound it counter clockwise 8 turns. i could almost do it by hand. why do you need to take the pin out? maybe i did something wrong but it pulls perfect. Took the plugs out so the bendix wouldnt be hard to turn against flywheel. thanks!
Hello Ben,
Love your videos! And I have a question. I have a Chrysler 15hp Sea King, and was wondering if you are for hire to fix it up. It runs, but not well. It takes several pulls to get it started and I can't really get it to idle very evenly. I'm ok with working on cars, but outboards are tough. I've replace the points, and several other parts. I think my next thing will be to rebuild the carburetor with new gaskets, diaphragm, and reeds. If that doesn't help. I would like to send it to you to take a look at. Is that possible. Here are the details of the motor: 1982 Chrysler Sea King 15HP, Model# VWB 52119C, Serial# 18X 24386. I bought it used about 10 years ago, and it has never run well, and has been sitting in my garage mostly. It is a very clean motor, I do not believe it has too many hours on it from the looks of it. But I'm in my 60s now and pulling that thing over and over is not as fun as it used to be. I am ready for something that starts easily, or has an electric start.
Did you make any progress??
first question i want to ask is how come theres sunshine in the back ground.hahaha
I actully found my two chrysler OB rewind tools the other day while looking for some else..glade to see you back working on engines again..Am doing a overhaul on a 125 force myself..
Nice 2 see someone that likes the old chryslers. I have a 4.4 from the seventies, but the recoilspring is broken. Here in the netherlands Where i live there aren't many chryslers around, so if anybody knows Where i van get the spring? Greets Robert Paul
Boy i really don't know sorry. Maybe look on ebay.
I suppose it has broken at the bottom end where it turns and goes thru the keeper. I would try to 'expand' the lower coil/s , remove any of it that is not 'straight' with a grinder or dremmel tool. Then spread coil enough to get a single coil hot enough to bend the 90 degree turn in it with pliers to go in keepers hole. A plumbers torch may be hot enough but if not use an oxy acetylene torch.
I've tried installing after taking it out I rewind counter clockwise and installed the pin yet it won't return back on the spool does the neutral safety have to be back on it
Thanks for this! Works a treat!
hi man your vids have been a lot of help ,i got a 15hp viking late 60s with no spark , i got it running now i just have to adjust points and rebuild a one of the points (plastic part) broke , i just woder where can i get points for this model i been looking everywhere , i am in Ontario Canada ,ope you could help thanks man for your vids
Hi,
I have a Chrysler 12.9 HP outboard from 1971 and I have heard that the engine block on the 9.9 through 15 is the same and the only difference is the carburetor. Is this true? I am in need of a new engine block and crankshaft due to pitting on the cylinder sleeves and needle bearings.
Thanks,
Ben R.
My coil spring doesn't stop when I put it back into the assembly. Am I missing a step or a part of that fell or broke off?
yesss it worked!!! thank you for the video
How were you able to screw the bolt counter clockwise without is un screwing?
You tighten the center screw
Could you do a tune-up video on the 9.9. I am very interested in how to maintain mine properly. And how to check and change the water pump.
Thanks alot for this video. I have been trying for a long time now but the spring keeps unwinding maybe its damaged... Sometimes i get it alittle but it doesnt work.. so mad at it atm.. Got a chrystler 5hp from 197-something :/
Gustav Ranstrand Yea sounds like you need a new spring.
Excellent video as usual. Quick clarification needed however. Did you say all the low profiles use the same recoil, as in interchangeable? So, I need not find a dead 4.4/6.0 or 7.5 to rob a recoil off ? Even one off a 9.9 of 15 will also fit? Thank you in advance for making our lives a little easier!!
That will work.Thanks for the tip.
If you could please help me with reinstalling the recoil rope. The rope's knot came undone and the rope came out. How do I reinstall? Do I need to remove flywheel and spring assembly to repair? Thank you for any assistance.
Thank you, But i have had some bad comment's and i am thinking about removing this video.
And may refrain from making any more how to video's in the future.
Where can I get a spring?
Got my 1974 6hp unseized, now working on fixing the recoil. Next will be seeing if it even has enough compression. What should the two cylinders on a 1974 chrysler 6 hp be at?
And don't stop making any videos, ever.
I have a 6 hp no bolt in top only way I could figure to rewind it was screwdriver. Piece that has cotter pin running thru it is broke on one side where the pin goes. when you get the pin in it it sounds like the spring is slipping from below. can you help
Really like watching your videos. I just recently bought a 1973 Chrysler 12.9 hp (model 122HD) that runs great but the recoil is non functional. The recoil doesn’t look like any others you have done videos on. Do you have any tips or ideas of what could be the problem?
Is there anyway i can get you to make another video on how to uninstall an reinstall the pull cord mechanism
How long is the pull string supposed to be in length
Thanks for video! would you happen to know where to find parts for a 1985 15 hp sea king ? needed some parts like carb kit, and recoil ?
I am sorry but that is why i weld it with the spring in water.I do not have any spring's at this time but you can get it from Mercury or sierra marine part's or ebay.
Hello Ben, I have a question. What's the diameter and length of the pull rope you're using? Thank you.
Hey man do you have a good source for parts? My recoil spring has been broken and rewelded so many times its just not happening any more. $70 on ebay... I'm really not looking to pay that kind of money. Thanks
Thanks for the great video
I have 2 sea kings and Both have broken props do you have any old ones I could buy or know where I could buy some from ?
Hi,I'm actually Carol's husband Billy.Your video was great,a lot of help. I bought a 1981 15hp Chrysler that the recoil was messed up on. Made repair like your video,worked great for about 6-8 pulls and it locks down. I have to put my fingers on both sides of the spool that the rope winds up around and free it up.Took it apart 3 times.Does the same thing every time.Any idea why,or what I'm doing wrong?
Carol Stevens There is a spring around the starter gear that might be too tight. Or you might have the recoil spring to tight.
I ordered some parts and got the recoil fixed thanks for this video it helped! now it just needs to be tuned I found your video for that. One question is there any way to tell what year the motor is? it was a guess on ordering parts
Are you still working on 15hp sea king Chrysler motors? Do you happen to have a service manual for one? I just picked one up and it is missing the recoil spring, and there is linkage unhooked I’m not sure what or where they hook up.
As long as it is the low profile it will work.
@chrysleroutboarddude I have a question about reassembling the float that is inside the carburetor. It's a 1987 Sears Gamefisher 9.9.
where do you find replacement parts
Ah! Wind the spring counterclockwise! That works better! I'm kinda slow, only had to watch the video about 5 times...
I might point out you are winding the spring half turns, not full turns. No way I could get even 5 full rotations.
Now what is the wire clip/spring under the bendix doing? Is it supposed to fit in the slot on the bendix, doesn't seem to want to do that, works fine under the bendix. Doesn't seem to do anything I can tell on my 10 hp.
Can you tell me how to identify the model and year of a Chrysler Seaking 9.9hp that is missing the tag from the mount?
Hi Ben, do you happen to have a hood to fit a 1980 Chrysler 9.9? Its a model 92HOG. I bought the motor for 50, cleaned the points as you suggested. It fired up on 2nd pull after sitting in the guys garage I bought it from. The hood was damaged pretty much beyond repair. Seems to run good in the barrel. Pumps water great.
Rob Rivait Rob i am sorry but i don't sell parts.
How long and what kind of recoil rope do you use? Where is the best place to get replacement decals?
I didnt see any screw in my recoil didnt work when I got it so dont know if it had on 6 hp. and are all the inner rods threaded
Have you ever had a flywheel key break? I'm getting my 79 Chrysler 20 hp electric start running and he key snapped in half, little shocked.
I got it running but forgot the gas line, just revved er up and the key, little piece of metal, was snapped in half.
Anything that could cause that? Any help appreciated
Hi again,
Thanks for the quick response. I have managed to find a 15 HP engine block with all it's internal components but the crankshaft is short, made for a CD ignition. In addition I found a 12.9 HP autolectric crankshaft which is identical to my current one but is constructed for a 12.9hp, not a 15hp block. I recently found the service manual which states the bore and stroke for the 9.9-15 are all different. Could the two crankshafts be swapped and still work despite the difference?
Thanks.
The video's i have on tune up apply to your motor, and my latest video is a how to on your water pump,
As far as the recoil rope i just use standard 1/4" recoil rope. sorry but i don't know of any decals for sale.
Ben, Great videos! Can you please tell me where I should find the serial number on this engine?
By the Transom mounting hardware/pivot. Trev NZ
Humm interesting i wonder if you have the wrong arbor, All of the Chrysler motor's have the screw, but the OMC made motor's have a similar recoil but without the screw, and the way you are describing this i am thinking that someone tried to use a omc one in your motor. IS your recoil the same as this one?
I have a question about the telltale on this same motor model. I am
Spraying water at idle but when I get up to speed I look back and nothing is coming out what could this be?
Sorry i do not have part's for sale. You can get the part's at Mercury marine dealer.
Hey Ben, would a recoil from a Sea King 6 HP (60s -70s) fit on a Sea King 9.6 1970? The spring from my recoil is broken and i'm looking for one...
Thanks for post your videos! you're the man!
I have a 1986 15 HP. And it needs the whole recoil assembly. are the parts the same, and do you know where I might get them?
You can get parts at Mercury marine dealer.
Thank you for this outstanding video. Can you please recommend a website I can buy parts for a sea King 15 hp. Impeller, etc. thanks. The sharing of knowledge is much appreciated.
+Natalia Johnson Hear you go. www.marineengine.com/
hi . i have a 1985 us marine sea king 15 hp. it is missing the recoil starter assembly. do you have any parts for sale or advise on where to find them its even missing the upper shaft bracket. would really love to make it hole again. its in real good shape . thanks for any help you could give.
The 9.9 is not the same but the 12 12.9 and 15 are the same bore and stoke with different intake manifold carb and cylinder head.
Wow man, amazing!!! Thanks for posting that video for all to see. Today I bought a 6hp and the recoil assembly is exactly the same as this unit. So this is very helpful...
Question though, the guy I bought it from didn't know the fuel mixture? Would it probably be 50:1 mix also?
Well if it has this recoil it is a 50/1 motor, but i like to use more oil and mix my motors at 32/1. You can check out my other vid's and find your motor.
Would this be the same for a 1969 Chrysler 9.9 model 907. I'm having the same problem tried winding it up counter clockwise but it just loosens the top screw. I can turn it clock wise that is all. Your help would be more then appreciated. Thanks.
Yes it is! I do explain that in the video.
Do you know if they make metal props for those outboards I can only find the plastic ones
I have a question that is likely answered. A 9.9 and a 15 is identical in size motor. Does the 15 have larger pistons or is it just the carby that changed the HP ?
The 15 is a bigger engine at 15.41 C.I.D and the 9.9 is 13.34 C.I.D. So no a 9.9 can not be made into a 15hp.
chrysleroutboarddude Thanx for the reply. I also learnt that I can take the 9.9 long shaft off and put it onto the 15. All of the parts that I see are interchangeable :-) your a top bloke adding comments and giving info. I would not know how to fix if you did not show us :-D 10/10 mate (Y) from down under
There is alot of smoke comming out if it and oil in my water bucket. I did a compression test and got 35 on both cylinders
+Justin Smithson Smoke is normal! What kind of oil are you using? and what mix?
I am thinking your compression tester is off, the motor would not run with only 35psi
hey man where can i find the pull rope. i really appreciate your videos and they have helped me a lot. i need a pull rope for my 7.5 so bad send link pleaseeee
I will keep it up,
Hey Ben, any chance you could make me a little screw driver welded to a screw deals? I've been trying to 2 days to get my return back together and I don't really have an extra set of hand or a welder. It would be much appreciated. Just name the price! Thanks.
i have the same motor. i was running it in the water all of a sudden it turned off and the flywheel wont turn. do you know what it could be?
Hey I have a late 80s 15hp chrysler looks just like the one in this video. Thanks a lot for putting up this vidoe its a great help! I can do everything you mention in here except for when it comes to tightening the spring. It seems to drop through the bottom and spin freely. It looks as though there should be some way to keep the bottom of the spring assembly from falling thru the circular mounting bracket. Any ideas? Am I missing a part? Thanks!!
Bushdoctorslab Update: I found the part ( a small pin that attaches to the bottom mounting bracket had fallen off and thats what locks the bottom of the spring to allow you to wind it up. The spot where the pin connects to bottom bracket is cracked however so im going to order one to replace asap. Thanks again!
Got a 9.6 SeaKing trying to rebuild the carb do you by any chance know of a kit that would work for a Tillotson RK-821 MD-144A Chrysler. I am coming up empty handed in my searches. I run this motor on 13ft Gheenoe ran strong here in Florida.
I am unaware of any carburetor kits that are available.
Hi, I just got one of these, and I have a few questions, Its missing the cowling, is it mandatory to have one? Or do you recommend finding a new one, or building one, and its missing the fuel tank and the fuel line. Does any gas tank work?
Thanks.
Are you sure that it is a late 60s motor and not a early 60s, i do not think they made a 15hp in the late 60s.
If it is a early 60s motor it is made by Gale and that was a division of OMC and use's common parts with Evinrude.
Can you make a video of the motor or send me a photo?
Dear Mr. Chrysler,
a request from Germany about the good old recoil feather in a 1981 15hp. I am going mad, so does my wife. I tried it as you described about 30 times, but it wont work. If I turn the center screw counter Clockwise the cable doesnt come out an it sounds after 1 or 2 turns that the feathertension is lost. How can I send you a photo of the recoilfeather so that you can decide. I dont want to spend 90$ not knowing if it is my mistake or the feather broken.
I need a part for this motor...an upper starter bracket. Any chance?