1963? Clinton "Apache" 5 hp air-cooled

[jetdriven]

My folks bought this engine new in 1962 or 1963 from Sears, I believe. They remember it as being a 5 hp model.<br /><br />Model No.: J9 1106<br />Serial No.: 30620<br /><br />I would appreciate answers to the following questions. I really want to get this going again.<br /><br />1) What spark plug does this motor use?<br />2) Where can I buy a new fuel pump diaphragm? I really need this. <br />3) Can I get a new points and condensor somewhere? If so, who deals in these old parts?<br />4) The original fuel tank says to mix the oil 30:1. Should I use this mixture ratio with the new oils of today or use less oil?<br /><br />Thanks to all those who respond.

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: 1963? Clinton "Apache" 5 hp air-cooled

try this site, it helped me identify my '68 sears.<br />good luck,<br />M.Y.<br /> http://home.earthlink.net/~brixent/

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1963? Clinton "Apache" 5 hp air-cooled

Jet, Your motor is indeed a 5hp.<br /> Old plug number J12J I believe is now J12C<br />gapped at .025.Points gapped at.020.<br />Stick with 30:1 mix.Use tcw3 rated oil.Your motor may use bushings and wont take kindly to too lean an oil mix.My service manual says 4ozs.per gallon.Thats 32:1.<br />Not sure about parts.power head parts you might find at a lawn mower repair.In my manual Eska and<br />Clinton lower units appear very similar.You mught be able to find parts new and used on ebay.

 

[jetdriven]

Re: 1963? Clinton "Apache" 5 hp air-cooled

Thanks a bunch, M.Y. and Spike. Your info has helped a lot. Other than the spark plug, the only thing I really need to get it running now is a fuel pump diaphragm. I think that I could cut a new one out of diaphragm material if I could find some. Does anyone know where one can buy a piece of this material?