1960s Chrysler/west bend Sea King 3.5hp

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  • March 9, 2019 at 12:50 pm #170670
    Eric McNett
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      What are some common issues? I currently have no spark even after cleaning and adjusting points, coil is clean but condenser is pretty rusty and original so i have another on order from evilbay. Seems to still have good compression and is all there. Purchased this motor along with a Clinton 4 stroke Sea Pacer 5hp for $50. The clinton intrigued me so i took the bait, figured if the clinton was junk i could retro fit a newer 4 strok on the leg and sell it off. Just trying to get spark to return on the sea king, am i started in the right direction with replacing the condenser?

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      Eric McNett
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      March 9, 2019 at 2:15 pm #170680
      Steve A W
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        I would clean the mounting spots on that condenser
        and the mag plate and try it again.

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        I live in Northwest Indiana

        March 9, 2019 at 3:02 pm #170692
        Eric McNett
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          Ill give it a try, it is pretty crusty under the hood.

          Eric McNett
          Seattle AOMCI Member

          March 9, 2019 at 7:13 pm #170729
          frankr
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            Yep, those air-cooled motors have a corrosion problem with the fan blowing damp (salt??) air all over everything. I’ll say this: At least 90% of no spark problems are due to dirty or corroded points, assuming the coil is good. Take the points apart and clean everything shiny bright, separately. And of course the corroded parts such as that condenser.

            March 10, 2019 at 11:53 am #170781
            Eric McNett
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              Dont know its previous history but i dont think it was in salt air, least not here in eastern washington. probably just years of sitting outside.

              Eric McNett
              Seattle AOMCI Member

              March 10, 2019 at 9:50 pm #170896
              Eric McNett
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                Cleaned up mating surfaces rechecked points and cleaned again, no such luck with spark. Has decent compression @ 70psi. Hoping the new condenser works out.

                Eric McNett
                Seattle AOMCI Member

                March 10, 2019 at 10:05 pm #170901
                jcrigan
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                  I have had to change the spark plug wire and plug connector on several of these motors.

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