Does anybody have info on 1959 SeaKing 3?

[outboard_kid]

Just got this motor from a friend. No idea of what grease or lube in the lower unit. It is missing a recoil unit on the top. Otherwise it is a complete motor and is a nice looking one too.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Does anybody have info on 1959 SeaKing 3?

59 Sea King model number would be 3D15B would appear on the mounting bracket.Built by the Gale devision of OMC All production seased after 63. Single cylinder 5.32 cu. in.,Champion J4C plug set at .030.points set at .020.Fuel mix 24:1.use TCW3 rated oil.Manual says lower unit gears and bearings use outboard gear grease.Someone at aomci.org can probably clear up what grease and any other Qs you may have.It shares ignition parts with E/J motors but little else.Do not remove the cylinder rear cover as it is near impossible to reassemble correctly.

 

[outboard_kid]

Re: Does anybody have info on 1959 SeaKing 3?

The model # is GG8962B from Montgomery Wards??? Carb definitely needs major cleaning. Don't know where to get a carb kit or kit number. I have no big plan to take it all apart but thanks for the warning. Do you just add grease to the lower unit? or it needs to totally cleaned out first. Thanks.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Does anybody have info on 1959 SeaKing 3?

The model # is GG8962B from Montgomery Wards??? Carb definitely needs major cleaning. Don't know where to get a carb kit or kit number. I have no big plan to take it all apart but thanks for the warning. Do you just add grease to the lower unit? or it needs to totally cleaned out first. Thanks.

Yep that's a 59 3 hp.I had a lapse and used the Gale number. As far as the grease goes it should be cleaned out.
Unfortunately I've never worked on one.Again the guys at The Antique Outboard Motor Club can help. aomci.org The carb is an odd ball with the float valve machined into the carb body not replaceable.I doubt you will find a kit.You may find a service manual there.Generic manuals covering many brands appear on ebay.
Sometimes you can find them at the library.
Factory manuals are available at outboardbooks.com Be prepared to dig deep.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Does anybody have info on 1959 SeaKing 3?

Can't remember if that motor has FNR shift or is just direct drive. Anyway, remove the LU drain/fill plug, stick a piece of stiff wire in and roll it around, pull the wire out and see if there is any lube in there. If it's black and crumbly, good idea to open up the case and clean out the old lube. If it's still semi-fluid, like wheel bearing grease, you can refill the LU with Lubriplate 105 white engine assembly grease. Lubriplate was the LU lube of choice on the older motors that didn't have LU seals...can't remember if yours falls in that category or not. If it has remnants of modern LU hypoid oil, refill it with that. Check the LU lube before and after you run it, each time out, and refill as necessary. To refill, remove the drain/fill plug and the higher-up vent plug, then put lube into the drain/fill hole until it seeps out the top vent hole. Replace the vent plug, then replace the drain/fill plug. Check both plugs for an O-ring/washer...if they're missing, water can get into the LU. Good luck.

 

[JB]

Re: Does anybody have info on 1959 SeaKing 3?

Did you really mean to say that is a single cylinder, Spike?

I thought that it was a close cousin to the Johnny JW twin cylinder 5.28ci series, and that many parts were compatible with the JW, including the recoil starter asembly.

Please correct me if I am wrong here.

 

[outboard_kid]

Re: Does anybody have info on 1959 SeaKing 3?

It is a single cylinder. I am amaze you can get 3hp from a single cylinder while the JW johnson takes 2 cylinders.
I am confused about the "modern hypoid" oil. How do you know it is the hypoid oil? Or we are just talking about grease. NAPA should carry this kind of outboard grease???
It also has this rotor style "impeller". Strange. Don't know how this thing can pump anything.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Does anybody have info on 1959 SeaKing 3?

I should have said modern "marine" hypoid oil, which is different from the hypoid oil used in the differential of your car/truck...don't use auto hypoid oil. Marine hypoid oil will be clearly labeled at stores that stock boat/outboard stuff. Get the stuff rated for your motor's hp.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Does anybody have info on 1959 SeaKing 3?

Did you really mean to say that is a single cylinder, Spike?

I thought that it was a close cousin to the Johnny JW twin cylinder 5.28ci series, and that many parts were compatible with the JW, including the recoil starter asembly.

Please correct me if I am wrong here.

Yep The Gale built 3 is a single.And only shares the ignition parts with E/J motors.The OMC 3 is a twin because its smoother.Johnson made a 2 cylinder 2.5 in the 40s I believe Evinrude made a 4 that was something like 5.4 hp.
Also a 4 cylinder 9.2 and 9.7.All in the interests of smoothness.

 

[F_R]

Re: Does anybody have info on 1959 SeaKing 3?

Lubriplate #105 Engine assembly grease is the preferred lube to replace the old "outboard gear grease". Hypoid is too thin and will leak out quickly. The wobbler pump is very simple and effective, however the rotor is easily damaged by grease leaking out of the lower unit (makes the rubber swell up).