Sovereign Boat Motor, HELP !!!

[chad_1]

I have a motor there is a G on the side and it says Sovereign on the front it is a 40 hrs motor, i know nothing about this motor other than it is white and black with reb emblems on it, it is on an older lund boat, i need to know some things about this motor, please e-mail me <br />chadicus_1@yahoo.com<br />thanks<br />Chad K.

 

[JB]

Re: Sovereign Boat Motor, HELP !!!

Hi chad.<br /><br />Please don't shout. If you just post a question it will get the same attention without annoying anyone.<br /><br />We have to have more info. Look for a plate somewhere on the engine that gives a model and serial number. If you can't find that describe the engine in more detail. How many cylinders, what color is the engine block painted, is there a number stamped on a freeze plug on the top, etc.?<br /><br />Let us know.

 

[oldboat1]

Re: Sovereign Boat Motor, HELP !!!

sounds like a Gale Sovereign with an unfortunate paint job. Gale was made by OMC -- good motors. You need a model number. It's probably '60s vintage, but just guessing.

 

[chad_1]

Re: Sovereign Boat Motor, HELP !!!

i have some numbers off of it that i could read it does say gale on it 2 cyl. #87002 and 40de17el i think that is what the second # was it could also be 400e17el its white and black.

 

[Walter]

Re: Sovereign Boat Motor, HELP !!!

I'm fairly sure your engine is a 1963 40 hp...definitely made by Gale (OMC) but the serial numbers you gave most closely match that of the "Buccaneer" line. The only Sovereign listed is a 60 hp.<br /><br />Hope this helps.<br /><br />Walt

 

[chad_1]

Re: Sovereign Boat Motor, HELP !!!

here is my e-mail i can send you pics of the motor if you would like, i am having problems getting it to turn and start right now, it ran good when we stored it over a year ago.<br />chadicus_1@yahoo.com