Viking Motor

[jjjooohhhnnn17]

Can anyone tell me what HP, year, oil/gas mixture and weather or not to buy this motor. I see it says 9.?, the second digit is a little worn off, the only really wrong with the entire out board cosmetically. The gentlemen selling it said it would proboloy need a new pull start, can I still get one of those and approx how much $?

I thought I would ask you guys to see if its worth while. Also getting it for a decent price.


Viking sold by eatons
Model S4121
Serial 1791

thanks

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Viking Motor

Viking was Eaton's house brand. Over the years, several mfgers. supplied the motors...could be Muncie, Gale, Evinrude or West Bend made. A photo and your best shot at the model/serial # will help us tie it down correctly. If you have enough room, put a piece of paper over the ID plate and rub over it with a pencil...that helps the worn numbers show up better. A photo would be a big plus.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Viking Motor

Someone may have some Eaton info but I think we will need more specific help.Pictures,Carb model and brand,spark plug number/brand,Metal/fiberglass hood,Best guess as to year,Fuel mix ratio, 1 or 2 cylinder.color?Some brands are very good others should be avoided.

 

[ohm116]

Re: Viking Motor

I didn't really see it cross referenced in my Gale book.

 

[jjjooohhhnnn17]

Re: Viking Motor

Hers pic number One

Pic number 2

It looks like an evinrude and looks to be in good condition

Thanks for the help guys

 

[jjjooohhhnnn17]

Re: Viking Motor

It looks like its a 9.6 HP, I could not tell from the previous picture he sent me.

Any help would be greatly appriciated.

Thanks

 

[steelespike]

Re: Viking Motor

I'm not up on the Evinrude 9.5/9.9 while the shift seems right the clamp screw handles seem wrong and not sure about the lower unit.
Just want to make sure it isn't some odd ball problem motor.

 

[F_R]

Re: Viking Motor

Easy. That motor was built by Chrysler.

 

[jjjooohhhnnn17]

Re: Viking Motor

Does anyone have any further info on this, year oil/gas ratio.

has anyone ever owned one of this. Is it a decent series of motors, parts etc????

 

[steelespike]

Re: Viking Motor

Chrysler hasn't been Chrysler since 85.Became Force. Force has been gone about 10 years.Mercury did parts support for Force, stopped parts production 4 or 5 years ago.Search parts here at iboats, based on Chrysler listings.
Recoil starter is a common failure.
Then compare parts availability of Evinrude/Johnsons more common 9.5 and 9.9.Well established BRP dealers shouid have parts as well.

 

[F_R]

Re: Viking Motor

Quote: "Then search parts for Evinrude/Johnson 9.5 and 9.9.Well established BRP dealers shouid have parts as well.
"

Say what?? There is no relationship whatsoever between BRP and Chrysler/Force motors.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Viking Motor

Quote: "Then search parts for Evinrude/Johnson 9.5 and 9.9.Well established BRP dealers shouid have parts as well.
"

Say what?? There is no relationship whatsoever between BRP and Chrysler/Force motors.

I am comparing available parts supply for Chrysler and the much more common E/J motors.Perhaps I worded it poorly.I reworded previous post.

 

[F_R]

Re: Viking Motor

OK, that makes sense and is a good point. E/J parts are available everywhere, you have to look around for Chrysler stuff.

 

[doghunter9]

Re: Viking Motor

I got the same motor and am looking for the choke linkeage, anyone know where I could get one?