West Bend Shark?

[Lexington]

SER# 1106<br />Model #12301<br /><br />Year?<br /><br />I gave $20 for it at a yard sale. Engine has compression and motor goes into gear. I have a loose gray wire on the starboard side. Anyone familiar with these little motors?<br /><br />Anybody???

 

[Lexington]

Re: West Bend Shark?

I fixed this little engine and it runs great, although I ran it at 50:1 ratio. Anyone know if that is the correct mix?<br /><br />Dave

 

[steelespike]

Re: West Bend Shark?

You have a 63 10,12 hp.fuel mix is 24:1.<br /> I would not reccomend 50:1 unless you can get info from West Bend expert.<br /> Specs:: 10,12 hp @4,000 rpm,17.71 cu. in.<br />points @ .020

 

[steelespike]

Re: West Bend Shark?

Somehow posted before I was ready.<br /> Plug is H8J(may be superceded) gap:.030.<br /> Apparently 64 models are rated at 10 hp.<br /> West Bend was purchased by Chrysler circa<br />1965.Eventually became Force.

 

[Lexington]

Re: West Bend Shark?

Thanks so much for the info. I have only ran the motor for 5 minutes or so in a barrel with the 50:1 mix...hope I haven't damaged it.