1940 Sea King 8817A 5 hp

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  • September 19, 2026 at 5:59 pm #328762
    Buccaneer
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      Went thru the ignition and carb on this Tomahawk jewel, and barrel
      tested last month. Finally got it out on the boat today, and it ran
      great, except for when the gas tank vent screwed shut.
      Idles down much slower than the video portrayed.
      What would be the closest OMC / Evinrude motor to this Sea King?

      VIDEO…..

      I took the front cover off for the boat ride so I could make sure my
      new carb strainer gasket wasn’t leaking.

      https://youtu.be/5Gwjv2p4u4o

      DSCN6137

      Prepare to be boarded!

      September 19, 2026 at 7:32 pm #328770
      Bob Wight
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        Nice motor – runs great.

        Bob

        1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
        1954 Johnson CD-11
        1955 Johnson QD-16
        1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
        1957 Evinrude 3022
        1958 Johnson QD-19
        1958 Johnson FD-12
        1959 Johnson QD-20
        1982 Evinrude 25hp

        “Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
        "Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

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