1962 SeaKing 40hp

[CBGale2]

Just picked up this motor on a boat today. Model number is GG18744B. So far Ive figured out the year of it so thats a start. Wondering what you fine experts can tell me about the motor. Last year I redid my first outboard which was a '57 Johnny 18hp, fell in love with that motor, this has that same sexy looking leg on it, the hood on the other hand ..... the designer should have been shot.

The guy I bought it fron said he had new ignition put on it a couple years ago, hoping that was a true story. Im planning on rebuilding the carb and Im assuming the impeller should be replaced like was recomended on my Johnson. When Im searching for parts for this thing am I going to find them for a SeaKing? I saw another memebers pictures of a same year Johnson and it looks just about the same to my untrained eye. Heres some pictures.

Wondering what the black wires go to in this picture, the one not going under the carb is not hooked to anything.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

impeller http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...gd_poid=109125&gd_row=45&**********=013989857

carb float BRP# 375792
carb kit http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...gd_poid=109330&gd_row=45&**********=013989857

fuel pump kit http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...gd_poid=109271&gd_row=48&**********=013989857

 

[lindy46]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

Basically the same as a Johnson/Evinrude. The black wires are the kill wires. One goes to the cut-out switch on the port side of the motor, then on to the ignition switch ("M" terminal). The loose one goes to the other "M" terminal on the ignition switch.

 

[CBGale2]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

For a repair manual Im going to want to get a Johnson manual for that year? I imagine a Sea King manual is hard to come by, if ever made.

 

[tootallofwa]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

Looks like a johnnyrude to me.

 

[CBGale2]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

Stupid Question - How does the choke work on this motor? So far Ive just had two tillers with choke knobs so Im assuming this one is somehow automatic or it needs to be hooked up remotely?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

the choke is the brownish lever on the top startboard of the carb, pull it out.

service manual right here http://www.outboardbooks.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=models.main&year=1962&ID=60176

 

[CBGale2]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

So it is still a mater of operating the choke by hand?

 

[CBGale2]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

So am I stuck with having to manually go back to the motor to use the choke or is there someway to convert this into an automatic choke?

 

[tootallofwa]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

So am I stuck with having to manually go back to the motor to use the choke or is there someway to convert this into an automatic choke?

Unless you get a different carb... that's right.:redface:
You may not have to choke to get it started.
Once it's started that shouldn't be an issue.

 

[CBGale2]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

Even if I got a new carb would it still work? I see on some pictures of sim motors that have the auto choke there are hoses contected to it, would I even have those conections?

Maybe Ill just tie a string to it and have a stick at the ready to push it back in.

 

[lindy46]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

You could probably fit it with a carb from a 1958-60 era carb (35-40hp) with the electric choke. NOT automatic choke - just has a choke solenoid so you can operate it from the front of the boat.

 

[CBGale2]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

Well wish me luck, heading in the morning to the local OMC guys to go parts fishing. They havent failed me yet, if they have '78 Chrysler 4hp parts on the shelves they should have stuff for this motor.

On my list
-Carb rebuild with float
-Lower end seals
-Fuel pump/filter rebuild
-Water pump kit

Anything I missed? (supposed to have new ignition, has decent spark but am going to pop the top and check it out to be certain once I dig in).

 

[F_R]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

Somebody has pulled a switcharoo on the carburetor. That one belongs on a manual start motor. Electric start motors have an electric choke solenoid on the bottom.

I notice the throttle butterfly isn't hooked up either.

 

[CBGale2]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

Somebody has pulled a switcharoo on the carburetor. That one belongs on a manual start motor. Electric start motors have an electric choke solenoid on the bottom.

I notice the throttle butterfly isn't hooked up either.

I have been confused by that as I posted earlier. I thought maybe because it was the Seaking that it was the budget bootleg model, but havent found a parts blow up to confirm what it should or shouldnt have. So if I wanted to dig around on eBay and find one that has the electric choke what would I look for?

 

[CBGale2]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

Got all my parts today, had the guys go dig out back and bought a used carb that has the electric choke on the bottom, looks like everything matches up with the exception of the inlet for the fuel coming into the carb is smaller diameter than what my old one was. Will this cause any issue?

 

[CBGale2]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

F_R?

 

[tootallofwa]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

Got all my parts today, had the guys go dig out back and bought a used carb that has the electric choke on the bottom, looks like everything matches up with the exception of the inlet for the fuel coming into the carb is smaller diameter than what my old one was. Will this cause any issue?

My 63' 40 has 5/16 fuel inlet. the pump is also 5/16 in and out. Should be fine, or you can change the fittings. The float needle is less than that too, 1/4 or 3/16.

 

[CBGale2]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

Going to be a problem that they gave me a rebuild kit based off the old carb with the larger inlet?

 

[tootallofwa]

Re: 1962 SeaKing 40hp

Going to be a problem that they gave me a rebuild kit based off the old carb with the larger inlet?

Are you talking about the hose connection? Isn't it a brass fitting with pipe thread? should swap easy.

Or are you talking about the flange where it bolts to the intake manifold?

Or are you talking about different float bowls?