year of sea king

[popsmazz1]

like to find out year of 15 hp. model# GG18802a serial# 364873012 sea king, thanks.

 

[steelespike]

Re: year of sea king

Your motor was built by the Gale devision of OMC.1963.Fuel mix is 24:1.
Stick with this as it is not a full roller bearing motor.
Point gap is .020,Plugs are Champion J6C set at .030.Coils are prone to failure on these motors and are readily available right here at iboats under the Evinrude/Johnson application.

 

[popsmazz1]

Re: year of sea king

thanks for info, seen one on ebay, might get it cheap, are these fuel pump motors? are they worth $100.00?

 

[F_R]

Re: year of sea king

I just looked up that motor on e-bay. I'd be surprised if it only brings $100. But go for it if you can.

From what I can see in the ad, it looks like it is in good condition.....unless there is that unknown/unseen hidden problem.

That 1963 was the last year that Gale made the Sea Kings. Those were real good motors. Figure on replacing the coils and water pump at a minimum. The coils are probably why it won't stay running. Also, I recommend pulling the powerhead and replacing the lower crankshaft seal. They gave major problems in that area. And when the seal goes out, water gets into the crankcase and destroys the bearings. Believe me, I know...I was a Gale dealer mechanic at the time. But when everything is right you will have a great running and very dependable motor. Yes, it has a fuel pump.

 

[popsmazz1]

Re: year of sea king

what do you think its worth? I would have to drive 200 miles each way to get it. right now I am working on a 1956 7.5 hp johson, also needs coils and spark plug wires, my wife will probably kill me. so what.

 

[steelespike]

Re: year of sea king

If Its not running I wouldn't give more than the starting bid unless I could check it out first.

 

[F_R]

Re: year of sea king

It sold for $231.50.