12hp sea king(gale 12d15) parts sources?

[nr5p]

I have a sea king 12hp boat motor that I've gotten running. It is the same thing as gale 12d15 and I do have the service manual for the motor. Problem I'm having is I would like to find sources or atleast part numbers for carb rebuild kit. I've heard I can get gaskets at NAPA but I have no part numbers and the service manual does not list them. Also I would like to keep this thing running forever. If I ever need a rebuild kit is there a source for that or am i out of luck? First boat and first time working on one of these motors. Thanks, Nathan

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 12hp sea king(gale 12d15) parts sources?

What year is it?
I like this place. Lot's of Vintage Outboard Parts.
http://www.laingsoutboards.com/

 

[F_R]

Re: 12hp sea king(gale 12d15) parts sources?

I have a sea king 12hp boat motor that I've gotten running. It is the same thing as gale 12d15 and I do have the service manual for the motor. Problem I'm having is I would like to find sources or atleast part numbers for carb rebuild kit. I've heard I can get gaskets at NAPA but I have no part numbers and the service manual does not list them. Also I would like to keep this thing running forever. If I ever need a rebuild kit is there a source for that or am i out of luck? First boat and first time working on one of these motors. Thanks, Nathan

If you are sure it is a 12D15, it is a 1957 model. The best favor you can do yourself is to get a parts list for your motor. There are usually plenty of them on e-bay. Once you have part numbers, get the parts anywhere Evinrude or Johnson parts are sold. If you don't have the part numbers, they won't give you the time of day because they probably don't have the book either. As far as carburetor kits are concerned, get it right here at iboats, part number 18-7043. Same basic carburetor as used on a 1957 18hp J/E, with a smaller bore and different length needle valves.

 

[nr5p]

Re: 12hp sea king(gale 12d15) parts sources?

Yes 1957 thanks for the help. I will look for the parts manual then. I'll also get that carb kit. It sure is smoking a lot I need to check compression hopefully just tuning

 

[F_R]

Re: 12hp sea king(gale 12d15) parts sources?

It is SUPPOSED to smoke. And if you are running it in a barrel it will smoke terribly. Get it on a boat on the lake and adjusted properly and the smoke will be less---but it will be smokey. It is the oil that you put in the gas, not a motor problem.