Starling-Jet Troller P-500 outboard

[Rowroy]

My father dropped one off at my house yesterday. He even included some 30 year old gas in the accompanying gas tank. He said that he thought it used a 5hp Clinton powerhead, but wasn't positive.

It appears to have some sort of weedless jet-style drive on the lower end. The last time it ran was in the mid-70's, but it still cranks over.

I thought it would be kind of cool to bring it back to it's former glory and get her running again.

Does anyone know anything about these things? Fuel/oil ratio? Source for parts? General knowledge?

I've already contacted a member of the Antique Outboard Motor Club (http://www.aomci.org), but am awaiting a response.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Starling-Jet Troller P-500 outboard

It indeed does use the Clinton J9 motor I have an old aftermarket service manual that covers many motors , the Clinton and The lower unit of the Starling.The lower unit is covered on a single partially filled page.
Clinton has been out of business for some time.You may find some clinton stuff at a small engine shop or on Ebay.Various service manuals appear on ebay regularly.There is a early and late version of the lowerunit. early has 8 parts late has 12 parts.Late model has 2 piece turbine housing and intake grill.
Also a grill door.

 

[Rowroy]

Re: Starling-Jet Troller P-500 outboard

Thanks for the info!

Any idea on the oil/fuel ratio?

 

[steelespike]

Re: Starling-Jet Troller P-500 outboard

Thanks for the info!

Any idea on the oil/fuel ratio?

Fuel mix is 32:1 4ozs per gallon.Use TCW3 rated oil.

 

[Rowroy]

Re: Starling-Jet Troller P-500 outboard

Great! Thanks for the info.

 

[SalMan]

Re: Starling-Jet Troller P-500 outboard

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[mrcrabs]

Re: Starling-Jet Troller P-500 outboard

and would like to sell it

Now thats against the terms of use ....and on the back of 3 year old thread by a first time poster,:facepalm:

JB's going have to come along and administrate