gamefisher 5 h.p.

[kosmo]

I have a gamefisher 5 hp, last time I took it out it would slowly lose power and quit on me. after numerous pulls I would get it running again and it would slowly die again its model #217 586613<br />if anyone has an idea or were to get parts <br /> thanks shawn

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: gamefisher 5 h.p.

Kosmo, <br />Your engine was built by Eska for Montgomery Wards in 1986. A good place for Eska parts and manuals is here:<br />Brix Enterprises<br /><br />Since the powerhead was built by Techumseh, you may be able to find parts for it from a mower shop. Bring the broken part, but don't let them know it came from an outboard! <br /><br />Good luck!

 

[JB]

Re: gamefisher 5 h.p.

Hi, Kosmo.<br /><br />A common mistake made by folks using air cooled outboards is to run them with a 50:1 fuel mix using TC-W3 (water cooled outboard) oil.<br /><br />If that is the case the engine is overheating from inadequate lubrication and trying to seize.<br /><br />Air cooled 2 strokes run much higher temps than water cooled outboards and require a richer mix of a different oil.<br /><br />Try a 20:1 mix using Chainsaw oil. That Tecumseh powerhead was originally designed as a chainsaw engine, and needs the same mix and the same oil as a chainsaw.<br /><br />Good luck.