Sea King Outboard ID

[Graywolf678]

My son just came home with a Montgomery Ward outboard motor. The motor has been repainted so the only thing to identify it is a tag that gives Model number# 14GG8827 and Serial# 7710. It starts up and runs great but we know nothing about it, year, horsepower etc.Any help identifying it would be appreciated.

 

[southkogs]

Moved ya' to a new topic Gray: Take a look at the forum rules, we ask that you don't post to topics over 90 days old unless you're the original poster.

F_R said that the outboard is a 1941. We'll see what else folks can help ya' with.

Welcome aboard.

 

[F_R]

It was made by Gale Products Division of OMC for Montgomery Ward. It is 5 horsepower. There actually are more of them still around and still running than you might think. Fuel mix is 16:1, that's 1/2 pint of oil per gallon of gasoline. Lower unit takes Lubriplate 105 "Motor Assembly Grease" available from NAPA Auto Parts Stores.

 

[Graywolf678]

You guys are great, thank you very much. Now at least we have a place to start from. Sorry about the closed posting thing, I was new here and didn't read the rules and was just trying to get help before my son made a big exploratory mistake and ruin an antique. Thanks again.