I recently got a 1973 Clinton K700 7hp motor built for Ward's Sea King for free. The compression is 120psi. Unfortunately the clutch is broken and I'm having no luck finding a new/used one. I've been trying to call Clinton Engine Parts Company(cepco) but I can't get anyone on the phone.
I've been told to just run the motor as a direct drive but I don't want to. I got it running in a trash can but it wants more gas than idle to stay running so I never even got it warmed up. I plan to run it without the lower unit for some further testing. I will hook a garden hose up to the lower cooling system.
I would even be open to retrofitting a similar clutch from a different motor. Can someone hook me up with a recycler or parts dealer that might be able to help me. I made the mistake of buying a new impellor already so I hate to just get rid of this motor. If I can't work out the clutch issue I will offer this motor up for parts I guess.. Thanks for looking. Tom
I've been told to just run the motor as a direct drive but I don't want to. I got it running in a trash can but it wants more gas than idle to stay running so I never even got it warmed up. I plan to run it without the lower unit for some further testing. I will hook a garden hose up to the lower cooling system.
I would even be open to retrofitting a similar clutch from a different motor. Can someone hook me up with a recycler or parts dealer that might be able to help me. I made the mistake of buying a new impellor already so I hate to just get rid of this motor. If I can't work out the clutch issue I will offer this motor up for parts I guess.. Thanks for looking. Tom
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