Topic: 1930’s Sea King Model Numbers – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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July 14, 2019 at 4:04 pm #178852
wbeaton
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We picked up a couple Sea King’s this weekend and I’m trying to figure out when they were produced. The serial and model number guides I have don’t show either number.

The first appears to be based on the 1931-33 Evinrude Lightwin 4 hp. It is model number 8837. Model 88xx was used from 1935-39 as best as I can tell. It’s possible this one was built from parts . During this time.

The second appears to be based on the 1934 Evinrude Lightwin 5.1 hp. It is Model number 4940008. That doesn’t match any known model number.

Wayne
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July 14, 2019 at 5:22 pm #178864
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Your second motor appears to be a 494 ’34 four horse twin with a really low serial number. Eighth one off the line? I’m not sure about the first one yet.

Did you check for a brass welch plug behind the carb? The Sea Kings I’ve seen usually have one located there somewhere with all the numbers stamped on it.
July 14, 2019 at 10:46 pm #178875
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I’m reading the model guide wrong. The two model guides I have show 494 8803 as 1936. I guess the other will remain a mystery. The welch plugs have no identifying marks. 88xx doesn’t show up until 1935 and 8837 never makes an appearance.

Wayne
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July 15, 2019 at 8:23 am #178900
Tubs
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Nice example.
Someone spent some time on it.

A "Boat House Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
July 15, 2019 at 1:08 pm #178918
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The previous owner did a nice job on the restoration. Unfortunately, it won’t run on fuel through the carb. So that is the next step.

The second Sea King is a nice original. It belongs to a friend.

Wayne
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July 15, 2019 at 2:55 pm #178935
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A "Boat House Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
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July 15, 2019 at 3:40 pm #178937
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Just like an ELTO carb with that big poppet valve. I haven’t spent much time on it. It fired on penetrating oil on the first pull, but nothing through the carb. I gave it 15 minutes and moved on. I had two other motors to test and limited time. I’ll get back at it soon. 😀

Wayne
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July 15, 2019 at 10:12 pm #178963
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Success! Had it running tonight. Once I figured out where to set the carb needle it would start and run well. YouTube isn’t working for me right now or I’d post a video.

Wayne
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July 16, 2019 at 9:32 am #178973
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https://youtu.be/ViXE-NPhHnc

Wayne
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July 16, 2019 at 2:30 pm #178988
Mumbles
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Right on. Looking good Wayne!

https://youtu.be/ARTtpbZFD9w
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