Ted Williams T-640-04

[Jmitchell1400]

I just purchased an older Ted Williams 7.5 hp water cooled outboard. I can't locate a model number but the engine has T-640-04 stamped on it, however I can't seem to find that number anywhere online. Does anyone know how to best ID the outboard with this limited info? Thanks.

 

[steelespike]

I have a feeling that may be a McCulloch, number begins with 574.

 

[Jmitchell1400]

I also found 6763983 on the tag as well. Any idea what that represents? Thanks!

 

[brim_buster]

T640-04 is the engine stamp. Eska made it in 1972. Should be a 7.5 hp with a twist grip. Do you have a picture you can post? They are great little motors. The number your looking for should start with a 217 and possibly 58890 after. Its a Tecumseh power head air cooled with a water cooled leg.

 

[Jmitchell1400]

Thanks for the info. I tried to crank it up this morning and it has spark and compression, but I'm leaking fuel from the carb when I prime the bulb. Any tips on carb rebuild parts for that engine?

 

[Jmitchell1400]

Well I replaced the fuel line that was leaking and now it starts but won't stay running longer than about 10-15 seconds. Any thoughts other than carb adjustments?

 

[brim_buster]

it should have a lean- rich knob. turn it in clockwise till it stops and open 1 full turn and adjust from there. Carb kits on ebay. Gamefisher/Ted williams of that era are all Eskas. Sears.com has the fuel pump bladder in stock part # 630953 for 14.82 on their site.
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/cra...953/0006/217/model-21758890/0247/1305320.html

 

[Jmitchell1400]

Thanks for the info. Replaced the pump bladder and running a little longer but probably need to spend some time adjusting the carb. I did notice a rod on the side of the motor that hooks into the shifter arm, but has a narrowing end towards the handle that doesn't connect to anything. I've attached a couple of pictures below. Any input on what this part is supposed to do or connect to? Thanks!