old west bend 45 hp

[seniortourbound]

i've got an old west bend (now mercury?) (not sure) model # is 45531, s/n is C-1519. not sure what year it is. any guess? starts and idles fine. some oil seepage/leaking from lower unit (normal for older motors?). bogs down at about half throttle (under load in water). could it be the fuel/oil mixture? i was told 20:1 by who we bought boat from. also looking for a parts/service manual.

 

[JB]

Re: old west bend 45 hp

West Bend became Chrysler, STB.<br /><br />I will move this to Chrysler Troubles.<br /><br />Good luck, and welcome aboard.