Clinton Magneto assembly solid state

[Buddy Stark]

Hello everyone, I am in need of a few parts<br />These are for a Clinton Engine "Chief" Outboard motor 7.5 hp 140.8 cc<br />Model # K751 5101B<br />Serial # 1370160 <br /><br />Ref # Part # Description <br /><br />54 268-37-500 Magneto assembly (1) Hopefully includes coil and all<br /><br />125 307-301-500 Wire-High tension lead (Spark plug wire)<br /><br />The coil I have has a red and a yellow wire coming out of it going over to a white plastic part with "Patent no. 3941111 on it and then has a black wire that hooks to ground on the assembly. Then of course the place to put the spark plug wire.<br /><br />This is a solid state coil assembly. If you need any other information, I will attempt to find it, but I REALLY need this to get me going!<br /><br />Thank you so much!<br /><br />Buddy Stark

 

[ezbtr]

Re: Clinton Magneto assembly solid state

I've got an old Clinton too 1957 I think, I'd like to get a seal kit and fuel kit too, where are parts? I got a # in Idaho(I think) and noone answers, let me know if you find parts place please, Thanks

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Clinton Magneto assembly solid state

never had one of these, but aren't they air cooled<br />motors that were also used on lawnmowers? think<br />you can get powerhead parts at the local mower<br />repair shop. seal kit is another story...<br />good luck,<br />M.Y.

 

[Buddy Stark]

Re: Clinton Magneto assembly solid state

Heinz, <br />CEPCO, formerly known as Clinton engines, has most parts you would need and I have the manual for mine if it matches I can make you a copy. CEPCO's information is 1-563-652-2411. They are difficult to get ahold of, but I did find that they are usually there between 9 am and 3 pm central time, unless they are just simply gone that day. <br /><br />I love this little engine. I wouldn't mind getting one or more additional of these. They would make great little gifts for my sons. I could rebuild them and before too long they will be needing them. Anyone that has em lyin around that wanna junk em throw em my way or tell me about them.

 

[Buddy Stark]

Re: Clinton Magneto assembly solid state

Thanks for the idea M.Y., I think I will hunt down a mower shop today and see what I can find. We actually have a marine shop nearby, BUT they are proud of their parts.

 

[Buddy Stark]

Re: Clinton Magneto assembly solid state

A little bit of an update here. I have spent the better part of the entire day today going thru replies to e-mails and calling "antique outboard" parts shops and am finally coming to the conclusion that this motor is nothing more than a boat anchor now. NOONE has this part or knows anyone that would have one NOR is there any sort of replacement. At this point, I am considering parting it out so I can purchase a trolling motor. Anyone need parts? I gave $150 for it. If I could come close thru parting it out to those that need the parts, I would be happy.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Clinton Magneto assembly solid state

Antique outboard shops are not where to find the<br />parts you want.The power head on your motor<br />was used for a number of applications.You need to<br />find a small engine shop.or watch Ebay.Unfortunately these motors are limited in what you and they can do.Many are used and abused.<br /> With luck proper care and patience many use these<br />sucessfully but they are not for me.

 

[Buddy Stark]

Re: Clinton Magneto assembly solid state

Ok, will keep hunting. I was just frustrated yesterday. Hopefully something will show up. Thanks.

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Clinton Magneto assembly solid state

ditto spike.<br />buddy, call the mower/small engine repair shop.<br />antique outboard parts = BIG $! way more of those<br />powerheads ended up in applications other than<br />marine motors.

 

[Buddy Stark]

Re: Clinton Magneto assembly solid state

Ok, went to THE place that would know about what I would need. Turns out thhis guy has a Clinton powered lawn mower of his dad's and has worked on clintons all his life. This place is the only reasonably local Auto/Marine/Small engine place around for a long ways. He knew exactly what I had and what I needed. He called all over the country for a replacement or anything that would work. Nothing. He suggested I buy an Evinrude, Mercury or Johnson and get rid of this one. He did say they were good engines, just not many parts left in existance. He did have a few Clinton mower parts, but nothing close to what I needed. Thanks for the help guys! Anyone have a smaller motor for sale reasonably

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Clinton Magneto assembly solid state

maybe try radio shack?<br />see some clintons on ebay sometimes:<br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2380058264&category=50370