Siezed up Sears Gamefisher 9.9 1997

stavman11

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Just got it a few months ago. On second time out really started pinging and finaly wouldnt start. Pull start is locked, wont pull at all. SHould have a 50/1 mix never did check lower end oil, got it from a friend and was clean as a whistle so assumed all good. People in Portland Or say cant get parts so hard time wondering about who if any will fix it.<br /><br />Any ideas whats up guys<br /><br />Thanks
 

mulv80

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Re: Siezed up Sears Gamefisher 9.9 1997

Parts for those motors from what I hear arent cheap but they are available. Sears should have the parts you will need to repair it. If Sears doesnt carry them I would try a Mercury dealer That motor was made by Force who in turn was purchased by Mercury. If you are not mechanically inclined and I am not I would take it to a Sears Service Center for repair. Beware I'm sure fixing it probably won't be cheap. Those motors were cheap when they were new and tend to be worth much much less than John/Rude, Mercs and Yamaha of the same horsepower. So I wouldnt sink to much money into a rebuild without checking your options.
 

knobby

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Re: Siezed up Sears Gamefisher 9.9 1997

Parts would cost you 3X what the motor is worth, labor not included. Best look for you another motor, brand. Sorry for your troubles, but fixing that one most likely not an option, cut you losses and headaches.<br />Knob
 
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