Last project of the year OT old viking engine...anyone know these? PIC

[Britcheflee]

Here is my final project of the year - was in the barn for years and last time I got it out it popped a couple of times and actually ran for a second then nothing - probably need to dismantle the carb.

Anyone know anything about these? Do they have an impeller? What do you think the mix might be? Anyone know of a forum which deals with these?


I am kicking myself now as for some reason I took off the propeller and put it somewhere in the garage....can I find that darn thing now? Of course not.

Thank you,


Lee

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Last project of the year OT old viking engine...anyone know these? PIC

Your motor is not a Johnson/Evinrude/Gale, but looks very similar to an air cooled Sears Elgin motor I had many years ago. It was a terrible motor, but at the time all I could afford. If I recall correctly, it was based on a Clinton powerhead and was truly awful to get started. Probably the worst motor I ever owned. Almost impossible to restart after running. I almost threw it overboard in 600' of water one time. Once running it was OK, but it wouldn't idle worth a damn.

You'll probably get more help in one of the other board sections.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Last project of the year OT old viking engine...anyone know these? PIC

Looks like a rebadged version of the West Bend "Shrimp" 3.5 hp model from the late 1950s/early 1960s. Also sold as an Elgin (Sears), yours was sold through Eaton's in Canada. All the same motor - just different paint & decals.

Check out this link:
http://www.oddjobmotors.com/elgin.htm

 

[nwcove]

Re: Last project of the year OT old viking engine...anyone know these? PIC

almost bought a very similiar motor a couple of weeks ago, but shy'ed away from it......just something bout air cooled outboards that makes me leary. good luch tho, im sure with some reserch and patience, the old girl can be kept out of the scrap yard!

 

[F_R]

Re: Last project of the year OT old viking engine...anyone know these? PIC

britch, your motor was built by West Bend / Chrysler / Force (all the same outfit, name changed over the years). It is not a Clinton, nor is it an Eska. It uses a West Bend (etc) powerhead, and does not have a water pump impeller. A ram tube aft of the propeller forces water up to cool the exhaust.

I would consider it one of the best of the air cooled outboards.

Tons of them were made for Sears, JC Penny, Eatons, and others.

 

[mrcrabs]

Re: Last project of the year OT old viking engine...anyone know these? PIC

I saw that engine on a old dirt compactor the other day, tag said "chrysler marine"