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sears Ted Williams 7hp

littleb985

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i have what i think is a Ted W

i have what i think is a Ted Williams 7hp outboard and am trying to find a magneto for it.model # is 217-58870. where is the best place to find one?..the sears website said its discontinued... could i use a magneto from a lawnmower? also i was wondering if it is aircooled?..any info would be appreciated.
 
"Ben, your motor was built by

"Ben, your motor was built by Eska (bankrupt) for Sears.

It is a 1972 7 horse, single cylinder. Now the good news. The powerhead itself was built by Tecumseh (very much in business).

I have a cross reference to a Tecumseh number - Tec 640-05. Try a small engine place that deals with Tecumseh and see if they can help you out.

Because, yes, you basically have a 7 horse, air-cooled lawnmower engine there. There may be a waterpump, but that will be used to help cool the exhaust and lower plate on the powerhead..."
 
alright thanks for the help...

alright thanks for the help...the last time it ran it didnt pump any water out so thats why i was asking about it being air cooled.
 
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