1 cylinder motor

[xerox]

I need help to identify my 1 cylinder motor. Tag says Sears.
Model # 217-5854-4
Serial # 4A-503665
I don't know anything about this motor. I am trying to get it running. Need tune-up info etc.
Thanks, Xerox

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: 1 cylinder motor

Welcome to iboats.
Let's get this up to the Other Outboard (Sea King, Sears, etc.) Troubles/Repair forum for some answers.

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1 cylinder motor

I need help to identify my 1 cylinder motor. Tag says Sears.
Model # 217-5854-4
Serial # 4A-503665
I don't know anything about this motor. I am trying to get it running. Need tune-up info etc.
Thanks, Xerox

I believe that is a 74 3 hp.built by Eska.It uses a AV520 Tecumseh air cooled power head w a water cooled exhaust leg.champion J13Y plug set at .030.
If it has breaker points set at .020.Solid state parts are hard to come by and expensive.motor is a comprimise at best.It vibrates,is noisy,somewhat under powered,impeller is a weak link, and it requires fiddleing to keep in operation.
It is an inexpensive entry level motor if you don't have to spend too much to get it in operation.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: 1 cylinder motor

When that 3hp is running, it's OK. Take your oars, though. It's nice to be able to get back to the dock.

 

[JB]

Re: 1 cylinder motor

That powerhead is almost the same as the Tecumseh/Power Products AH52, which was quite common in lawn and power equipment in the 60s and 70s.

You might find powerhead parts at a mower shop.

 

[pellasaws]

Re: 1 cylinder motor

look on ebay for your parts