eterry
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Jul 8, 2006
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Hi all, I have an older (approx. 1970s') Chrysler Sea King 20 HP recoil start tiller steer that I used with good luck for several years. I ran the boat to shore during a rain storm about 7 years ago and didn't run the fuel out of the carb. Its been garage kept while I pursued other interest. I attempted to start it a month ago and as expected it wouldn't start. I took it to a "marine center" and after 3 weeks their "mechanic" told me today that parts for it are not available, but he could sell me a nice replacement motor. I smelled a rat and told him I would get back with him. As it is still at the marine center I don't
have its model number as of now.
Here is my question; Can parts be found for a motor that old, if so where, and how difficult is it to put a kit carb the carb. by myself? I am mechanically inclined, used to help my brother rebuild car motors, and amateur an amuteur gunsmith, so i am putz a putz in that respect. But I have almost no experience with outboard motors. I found this board out of desperation and need some help.
Also, I have heard that the newer O/B motors are much more powerful than older ones as I have. ie new type, ie. horsepower, motor would correspond 20 an older 20 HP in regards to power?
Eterry Thanks for the assist,
Eterry
have its model number as of now.
Here is my question; Can parts be found for a motor that old, if so where, and how difficult is it to put a kit carb the carb. by myself? I am mechanically inclined, used to help my brother rebuild car motors, and amateur an amuteur gunsmith, so i am putz a putz in that respect. But I have almost no experience with outboard motors. I found this board out of desperation and need some help.
Also, I have heard that the newer O/B motors are much more powerful than older ones as I have. ie new type, ie. horsepower, motor would correspond 20 an older 20 HP in regards to power?
Eterry Thanks for the assist,
Eterry