what is my ted williams 7.5 hp outboard

[ETHAN5438]

the number on it are 217-5949-0 and the serial number is 3c 199996

 

[GA_Boater]

It's a Ted Williams 7.5 outboard, SN 3C 199996 and Model 217-5949-0.

 

[gm280]

Okay, it could be either an Eska engine or a Tecumseh engine. Sear Ted Williams used both to produce them. Not sure that is what you were asking about...

 

[ETHAN5438]

The year

 

[ETHAN5438]

Okay, it could be either an Eska engine or a Tecumseh engine. Sear Ted Williams used both to produce them. Not sure that is what you were asking about...

Asking about the year and Manual and I think I’m missing the air filter

 

[GA_Boater]

You don't have an air filter and outboards seldom have one. For a pitiful parts diagram, here is Sears and most parts are not available through Sears. Heck, Sears itself is almost unavailable.

https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/44rcmhkgqe-000247/craftsman-21759490-boating-parts

 

[hardwater fisherman]

1973 Made by Eska but the power head is a Tecumseh...

 

[gm280]

I actually had one decades ago. It was my first outboard engine.

I bought it cheaply and it needed an ignition module. Once I installed the module, it cranked and run very well for what it was. I mean I was very young and just wanted to go fishing. It did get me there and back lots of times. I never had any issues with it.

Then the upgrade to a brand new out of the box 9.8 Mercury engine. Night and day difference. That 9.8 made that little 12' Feather Craft fly. I actually planned out that boat then.

But the little 7.5 HP Sears did it's job and never let me down.

 

[Mohawkmtrs]

Most engine parts, internals, carb, rewind will be available at any small engine shop and Tecumseh dealers.

 

[Guest]

Those old Ted Williams 7.5 Tecumsehs were LOUD,
My Dad's buddy had one and it seemed to make more racket than it did pushing the boat, but it always ran.

 

[JimS123]

Tecumseh is out of business and has been for quite awhile. Tune up parts and such are available, but not much else.

I recently tried to sell a Tecumseh engine and no dealer would take it because of parts availability.

 

[gm280]

Yes, Tecumseh is out of the business. However, a few years back I rebuilt a horizontal shaft Tecumseh engine and did find the piston, rings and connecting rod. And bought the engine casing used but like new (it throw a rod). So (some) parts are still available for what it's worth.