1971 Sears/Eska air cooled 7 H.P

[hfeld]

I have a chance to purchase this unit totally, completely rebuilt for $320. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with these models <br />(model # 217.59440)and if they are reliable and if they have any unusual "quirks", like being extra noisy or rough low-speed idle even tuned.<br />thanxs,<br />Harry

 

[JB]

Re: 1971 Sears/Eska air cooled 7 H.P

Howdy, Hfeld.<br /><br />Welcome to iboats. <br /><br />Noisy, vibrate, need chainsaw oil at 16:1 or 24:1. Don't idle well.<br /><br />For that kind of money you should be able to find a nice used 5 to 8hp water cooled twin that would make you a lot happier.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[hfeld]

Re: 1971 Sears/Eska air cooled 7 H.P

Thank you JB. How about an late 40's 5 h.p. 2 cylinder Sea king in ecellent condition?

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: 1971 Sears/Eska air cooled 7 H.P

Unless I'm mistaken, that one will be based off a Johnson TD/TN series 5hp engine. 24:1 mix and extremely reliable, but parts are now hard to get including essentials like the carb kit and ignition components. No gearshift either. (Presuming TD here)<br />I'm not much good a prices though since they're very different here.

 

[JB]

Re: 1971 Sears/Eska air cooled 7 H.P

Hi, Hfeld.<br /><br />If you can confirm that it is an OMC-built engine I would recommend it over the Eska-built engine.<br /><br />You would need a Service manual for the Johnson twin for it, and perseverance in finding some parts, but you would still have a better engine.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: 1971 Sears/Eska air cooled 7 H.P

How 'bout this one:<br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50439&item=4535307136&rd=1