Hi all

I recently bought a seized up Montgomery Ward Sea King 12HP outboard of
mid 50 vintage, model GG9016A

After taking the head off and going to town banging on a closet pole
with a deadblow hammer, I got it unseized and turning nicely again. I
strongly suspect it will start again, once the compression is back (had
to obviously take the gasket off).

Where do I get parts (gasket, etc) for this engine? I am new to vintage
outboards, so any information would be much appreciated!

Thanks!
Remco

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Hi all

I recently bought a seized up Montgomery Ward Sea King 12HP outboard of
mid 50 vintage, model GG9016A

After taking the head off and going to town banging on a closet pole
with a deadblow hammer, I got it unseized and turning nicely again. I
strongly suspect it will start again, once the compression is back (had
to obviously take the gasket off).

Where do I get parts (gasket, etc) for this engine? I am new to vintage
outboards, so any information would be much appreciated!

Thanks!
Remco


A nice addition to a Montgomery Ward Sea King 12HP would be a nice set of
oars.

Thanks, I think...
I do need some nice period oars for a mid 50 wood dory I am restoring.
Do you have any?

Seriously, this one is made by OMC as far as I know. (Serial #
55X577583). Got it firing and sputtering, but have low compression due
to having a bad gasket. Has anyone used automotive rubber-in-a-tube
gasket for an application like this? I am tempted to try it, but don't
want to goof up the engine.

Remco

"Remco" wrote in message
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Thanks, I think...
I do need some nice period oars for a mid 50 wood dory I am restoring.
Do you have any?

Seriously, this one is made by OMC as far as I know. (Serial #
55X577583). Got it firing and sputtering, but have low compression due
to having a bad gasket. Has anyone used automotive rubber-in-a-tube
gasket for an application like this? I am tempted to try it, but don't
want to goof up the engine.

Remco


You might try a good lawnmower and chainsaw shop. They may have a cross
reference to a B &S or Clinton for it.

Thanks, Bill!

That hadn't occurred to me - I have one in my neigborhood and pass it
every day.