Chief Model 24 by Clinton

[glitch666]

Hello. I recently acquired a 12 foot aluminum boat and an old outboard. The outbord was a throw in in mystery condition. To my surprise it looks as though its never seen water or really even been ran. I checked for spark and it had it(vintage champion plug that looked brand spanking new), took the float bowl off and it was spotless. Replaced the fuel line because it was dry rotted and added a small filter. Pulled the cord and it fired up and runs perfect. Is there any info on these available? I can only seem to find 1 thread on the whole net and its about a clinton model 25.

 

[glitch666]

Ooops can a mod move this to the right section, I accidentally posted it here.

 

[brim_buster]

Do you have a serial number or a picture you can post. Thats one heck of a grab right there.
Im assuming its a 5 hp motor made in the mid 60's.Air cooled power head

 

[glitch666]

I just snapped some pictures, sad day though, I went to test it some more and the fuel valve clogged up with rust, so I took the tank off to clean it up and the throttle broke off when I ever so gently tried to unscrew it....

 

[glitch666]

Made a video too, it does have that one small dent in the tank where it looks like it was dropped.

 

[glitch666]

Repaired the damaged piece. It's all back together and running well.

 

[F_R]

Your Chief is 2.5 horsepower, made in 1954.