I purchased this motor used obviously...Don't know much about outboard motors...Any suggestions on what I should look for or do to this motor before I try it on the boat.....Thx...
Added info on my 7 HP Sea King...according to the plate on the motor it was MFG by Clinton Engines Corp in Maquoketa, IA....Model k700 2107a, Serial 655586, Type 60 27370 R..Thx
I have a K750 bought at flea mkt. <br /> Im not an expert but: Your motor is air cooled<br />with a little pump for water cooled exhaust.Its loop charged just like the big boys. It is a total orphan both Clinton and Montgomery Ward are gone. There are a couple of sites that specialize in Clinton and other odd ball motors<br />Boathouse Marine at:www.boathouse.ohgolly.com Also<br />Bobber at:Email Bobber@mmcable.com Has parts and knows Clintons. If motor has been out of use for some time. spray some lube in spark plug (not wd40 but something that will stay wet.New plug <br />Probably j13y. set to .025. If external tank check hoses and fittings be sure clean and tight check tank clean/no water. Check lower unit Gear housing<br /> If oily on outside you may need seals and maybe bearings But change the gear oil. and try it <br />Drain the oil after some use, check for water in oil and further oil leaks Then decide about what it needs.I think it uses standard Lower unit gear<br />oil.Available at most K MART type marine sections.<br />Oil or grease any thing that moves You may need to rebuild the carb and fuel pump But see how it runs first. Good luck, Spike
