Help With 4HP Sears (McCollough)

[Pat Crowley]

I recently acquired a 1967, 4HP Sears/Ted Williams air cooled outboard. On the drive shaft, just before it enters the foot section, there is a ?bearing? or something that the shaft goes through. It is held in place by a rubber bushing. The ?bearing? is round but the hole where the shaft goes through the thing is not centered. The hole is not distorted. It fits on the shaft perfectly but it is just not centered. Is this normal and what is this thing? Where can I buy parts for this make and year model of motor?

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Help With 4HP Sears (McCollough)

Can you find the model number on your outboard? With that, you should be able to access the parts diagrams and parts lists at www.searspartsdirect.com. The model number will also help any of us here who can offer suggestions.

The drive shaft does not necessarily go down the center of the leg of the outboard. The bushing or bearing you found may be off-center because the drive shaft is supposed to be off center. If it's not worn out of round, that's what I'd expect. But, we may learn more if you can supply the model number.

 

[Pat Crowley]

Re: Help With 4HP Sears (McCollough)

I had already tried the Sears site with no luck. The model number is 574-59660.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Help With 4HP Sears (McCollough)

Yeah, I actually found the model number on another site. I guess Sears forgot they made that one or something. In reality, they wouldn't have had any parts anyhow. They'd rather forget their old outboards pretty much.

So, since I'm not familiar with that outboard, that's about all I can offer.

 

[mrcrabs]

Re: Help With 4HP Sears (McCollough)

You might try contacting this guy doug@BoatSportAndTackle.com

http://www.boatsportandtackle.com/servlet/StoreFront

I have bought some stuff from them but have no affiliation and it looks like he might have some stuff for you outboard, theres also eskaman2008 over on ebay, he knows more about it than anyone I know. good luck