Re: 1978-80 Sea King 3.5HP (Clinton)
By the way Don't know if anyone discussed your fuel mix.
Stick with the 1/2 pt to a gallon. use TCW3 rated oil or any good 2 stroke oil.
There are quite a few here that really like thev Clinton and Eska motors
And can be very helpful.Parts sources are better than they used to be but Clinton has been gone since about 1980.The motors are light but noisy and vibrate pretty good
If your investment in time and money seems to be climbing you may want to consider a more main line motor like the older Evinrude/Johnson 3,5,5.5 hp motors.From the early n50s to the 70s.Routine parts are readily available.Some right here at Iboats.
These motors are quiet smooth and powerful.
My wifes uncle has an older Johnson I think he is going to give me. The Clinton runs but won't stay running with the choke less than half way out. I think it may be a combination of things. Carb tuning, fuel mixture (32:1), and the fact that its OLD.
It did start to run better the longer I used it, but it certainly wasn't running properly. So, it sits winterized for now, until the spring for more Walleye fishing!!!!
As posted, I am running 32:1. What say the experts about this ratio for this motor?
