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[JimS123]

Now we got pictures. That's an air cooled Tecumseh powerhead. The numbers on the tag are likely the powerhead number. Its basically a lawn mower engine that Eska used in some years. Its also likely an early 1970's model.

I have a good library with my collection but I can't find any references to your motor re. spark plug type or gap, or oil blend requirements. It's kind of an obscure engine and not many were ever sold. You could probably use chain saw oil, but why try to save a couple bucks on a prize like that. If it were mine I'd use cheap wallyworld TCW-3 at 24:1. If it smokes too much, reduce it to 40:1.

 

[flyingscott]

Don't use tcw 3 in an air cooled motor. The reason is that air cooled engines run hotter than water cooled engines and tcw-3 is not designed for that. A good 2 strk air cooled oil will work much better in that motor and help it last much longer. That motor is not rare at all.

 

[JimS123]

I wasn't implying that the motor was rare. Only, that they were not collectable and there probably aren't too many around any more. JohnnyRudes and Mercs are sought after, and thus there is a lot of information out there as far as specs and available parts.

 

[wil141]

thanks to both of you and other members who chimed in i bought a parts motor and changed out things that needed put a 5hp cal which was a lot nicer than the one i had did some painting on it started it up and seem to run fine i'll take some pictures tomorrow let me know what you think good or dad thanks again mudbug59

 

[wil141]

can you tell me how much water should come of the pee hole i know it has an impeller to keep it cool from the exhaust my has spatters of water coming out is that enough i hate to pull the lower unit off if i don't have too beings it so tricky to get back on

 

[wil141]

does anyone know where i could find a diagram showing how the piston pins or rollar bearings are installed on eska 5hp ted williams this #come off the white tag on the block #t-643-16 and also 6431426 and these # come off the metal tag on the mounting bracket 217-59310 and 150315 if anyone has a manual i will buy it any info will be appreciate i think its a 1970 thanks