Identification Help????

[jeremyckr]

Hi. I recently picked this motor up at a garage sale. The owner did not know who the manufacturer is. I believe its a 5hp. I was hoping someone on here could help identify it. The top of the motor says "wico electric company". The carburator is made by Tillotso(could be replacement). The only set of numbers are on the middle of the shaft (28572). Any input is greatly appreciated. By the way, I'd like to thank all the peolple posting on here for all the informative information I've been receiving.

 

[F_R]

Re: Identification Help????

It is an early Clinton. Sorry, I don't know the model number. Wico only made the magneto, and Tillotson made the carburetor.

The gas tank on that model nearly always leaked due to broken spot welds.

 

[jeremyckr]

Re: Identification Help????

Thanks F_R! I found a list of all the Clinton models by year. Any idea how I could find the model # on the motor itself? None of the #'s on the motor (that I can find) match the model #'s on the list.

 

[jeremyckr]

Re: Identification Help????

So, I figured it out. It's a 1967 Chrysler 3.5hp. Ordered the manual for it for $8 on ebay today. Now all I need is to get it running. I was told it ran last year, but who knows really (except for the guy I bought it from). This will be my first attempt at engine repair. It turns over, and sounds like it wants to start. Figured I'd start with a spark plug change and a carb cleaning. It doesn't look too complicated (knock on wood). Thanks agin F_R for the input.