Help Identifying and fixing vintage Sears outboard motor

[lklein]

My friend just picked up a motor from Facebook marketplace that can run for a few seconds. The only identifying marks it has on it are Sears, model #3217 59440, "Twist Grip/clutch shift shallow water drive.". I can also make out the Serial Numbers #167 656, although am unsure if that is the entire serial number. have attached some pictures of it.
If anyone has any information especially manuals that would be greatly appreciated.

 

[racerone]

Name of a baseball player( Ted Williams ) on it anywhere?----Or " game fisher " on it ??------I think it might be built by ---Tecumseh-----

 

[lklein]

We couldn't find a Ted Williams on there but it could be faded off

 

[320Guy]

If you go to Sears Parts Direct, input your model number 217-59440, it brings up a parts list, diagrams etc. It is listed as a 7 hp Sears outboard. Most of the parts are no longer available thru Sears, but they do show part numbers, so you can search the web. Good Luck! I see parts from Eska, Eska & Force made outboards for Sears, I think it was the Game Fisher line.

 

[brim_buster]

It's a 71 Gamefisher. Get a carb kit from ebay. they 12 bucks. Look up Eska carb kit. Pay attention to the fuel pump bladder on the face of the carb. Slit has to be at 2 o'clock.

 

[lklein]

If you go to Sears Parts Direct, input your model number 217-59440, it brings up a parts list, diagrams etc. It is listed as a 7 hp Sears outboard. Most of the parts are no longer available thru Sears, but they do show part numbers, so you can search the web. Good Luck! I see parts from Eska, Eska & Force made outboards for Sears, I think it was the Game Fisher line.

I did, however what came up was several different models came up. The parts diagram didn't match up entirely with the engine. So I wasn't sure which one it was, and couldn't find any information on the serial number

 

[brim_buster]

don't use Sears you will get lost. Go to ebay