Montgomery Wards Sea King???

[Kerrie]

I am trying to find out the year and horsepower this boat motor is. The model number is: 74GG9012, Serial number: 151884. It says on the case Montgomery Wards Sea King on the case.<br /><br />Thanks, Kerrie

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Montgomery Wards Sea King???

That is a 1946-1948 5hp outboard, made by Gale, a division of OMC. It will be virtually identical to the 5hp Johnson or Evinrude 5 hp models made just after WW2. <br /><br />Parts are pretty tough to find for these models, unfortunately, since even Sierra Marine doesn't make them, and they're long out of the Johnnyrude dealer parts lists.<br /><br />You have an oldie, there. They're nice old motors if they're running right, but the parts situation makes them a little hard to repair.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Montgomery Wards Sea King???

CAtransplant is right on. It's a 1947 Gale Sea King, made for Mont. Ward. Gale was the generic mfg. division of Evinrude/Johnson up into the 60's. Good motors. Parts can be hard to come by from the usual suspects/sources, but us old iron fanatics generally have a few to check out. Good news is the ignitions are tough and relatively trouble free...probably just need to clean/regap the points plugs to get spark back. Impellers are also available, other than that it needs a clean fuel system, some fresh fuel and open water. Have fun with it and check out these links for parts sources:<br /> http://www.pfs-ware/Olliesboard and the Ask A Member board at http://www.aomci.org

 

[hoot727]

Re: Montgomery Wards Sea King???

I have been working on one got any suggestions for it to pump water ,pump is turning but ruff shape?