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    Need Gasket for Eska Powerhead

    I am attempting to bring a 7 HP 1970 Eska (mod 217-58531, ser. no. 103670) back into running condition. I disassembled the powerhead just far enough to clean out the cooling water channels, but was unable to save the gasket in the process. Does anyone know of a source for such gaskets. I...
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    Need schematic

    I would like to tear down completely a 1970 7 HP eska to work on the forward/neutral linkage, but I would like to have a schematic to look at before tearing into it. I have schematics for the lower unit, but nothing that shows me how the gears are set up. Can anyone suggest someplace where I...
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    Older Motor, Engine cuts out when put in gear

    I have a 1970 7 HP Eska. It has decent compression, good spark, and runs fine in neutral, but as soon as I put it in gear, it dies. I have gone through the carb and replaced anything that looked questionable, cleaned it really well, put in a new fuel pump element, and I think I got it clean...
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    Older Motor, Engine cuts out when put in gear

    I have a 1970 7 HP Eska. It has decent compression, good spark, and runs fine in neutral, but as soon as I put it in gear, it dies. My relatively uneducated first guess is a fuel problem (obviously), but if there is someone out there with detailed knowledge of this problem, I would love some...
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    1987 2.2 HP Mercury - Need Prop Info

    I have a 1987 2.2 HP Mercury outboard which I believe was actually made by Suzuki. I have a 1989 2 HP Suzuki that is almost identical except in one critical area. Propellers. I have a source for the Suzuki propellers, but the shaft on the Mercury is just a bit bigger. The Suzuki prop has too...
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    Question on ~1946 Firestone Outboard

    I am about to attempt to get what I believe is a 1946 Firestone Outboard running, but am curious about a small numbered wheel that I have not found on any of the older motors I have. For those willing to go to the trouble, two photos of this little wheel can be found by going to imgur.com, and...
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    Compression on a 1946 3.6 HP Firestone?

    Can anyone tell me how much compression I need on a 1946 Firestone 3.6 outboard to make it run? Does anyone know what the specs call for? See the motor at Clinton Champion - Imgur (case sensitive)
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    1965 Ted Williams 7.5 HP - Need Advice

    I have a 1965 Ted Williams 7.5 HP motor that appears to be in good condition. It doesn't run at the moment. My problem is that I am used to working on Eskas, little Mercurys, little Suzukis where I can easily get to pretty much everything that needs tweaking. As I look at this Ted Williams...
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    Need Help Restoring Old Eska 7 HP

    I know old Eskas are not popular on this forum, but for the moment, restoring this old 7 HP Eska is the challenge I have set myself and I need some help. First, can anyone identify year of manufacture from the Mod/SerNo (217-58531 and 103670). Next, because I am used to working with points...
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    Impeller for 60s Era Eska Outboard

    Can anyone point me to a source for impellers for vintage outboards, specifically a 60s era Eska with a Tecumsa power head? I have a source for used impellers, but would like to find someone that sells new impellers. Thanks for any help you can give me.
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    Help Identifying outboard Motor

    I have an old outboard motor that I would like to see run again, but I don't know for sure the make or model. I think it MAY be a Clinton Champion judging from photos I found on the Internet, but I could be wrong, and I have no idea of the year. This makes ordering parts really difficult. For...
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    Any Interest in Such a Bearing?

    I ran across an opportunity to pick up a bunch of roller bearings really cheap that look a lot like the ones advertised in this Eska parts URL: http://www.boatsportandtackle.com/servlet/the-1698/ESKA--dsh--BALL-DRIVE/Detail. The bearings I have have an ID of 13/32, an OD of 1 3/16, and a...
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    1970 3 Hp Eska/Tecumseh Carburator Question

    I am working on a 1970 Eska 3 HP outboard with a Tecumseh power head, and I am trying to identify the carburator specifically so that I can buy the correct parts. I have the Tecumseh Technician's Handbook, but this carburator appears to be just a little different than those shown in the manual...
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    Old Sears Outboard

    Can anyone give me any information on an old Sears 3 HP outboard whose ID plate only gives me T-642-13 and the number 6272729? I'd like to try to find a repair manual, but don't know where to start.
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    Help with Ted Williams Serial Number

    I recently bought a Sears Ted Williams 7.5 HP (I was told) outboard. In order to begin repairing it, I would appreciate any help identifying the exact make, model and year. I found the following numbers on the head: 65600730 I (the last two numbers of the ser. No. and the I are a little...
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