7.5 Ted Williams air cooled

[tgissel]

I have recently acquired a 7.5 Ted Williams would like to know the year and a good place to buy parts as this motor has a very weak spark. Model # 217-5889-0 <br />Serial # 3f-181379<br />Powerhead says Tecumseh should I just go to a lawn mower shop. Motor has brand new coil on it. Thanks,

 

[charle]

Re: 7.5 Ted Williams air cooled

a 58890 is a 1973 try site<br /> http://home.earthlink.net/~brixent/ <br /> sears model id

 

[tgissel]

Re: 7.5 Ted Williams air cooled

Thank you down east for the info. I have tried sears but the parts they have are very few. Should I try the lawnmower repair shops for parts? Thanks

 

[gsbodine]

Re: 7.5 Ted Williams air cooled

I'll look to see if I still have the parts list and manual for that motor. I used to have the 2-cyl. version. I'll post some info tomorrow if I can find it. <br /><br />But to answer your other question, a small engine repair shop may very well be able to help you, especially since Down East has given you the year info for the Tecumseh. Wouldn't hurt to call your local ones.

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: 7.5 Ted Williams air cooled

Thad,<br /> You might check with the folks at www.aomci.org (Antique Outboard Motor Club, Inc.).

 

[JB]

Re: 7.5 Ted Williams air cooled

That 7.5 Tecumseh engine was based on a Power Products chainsaw and racing kart engine. It was also used in Sears David Bradley chainsaws.<br /><br />Check Sears or a chainsaw shop for chainsaw parts.<br /><br />Good luck.