seaking o.b.

[MRS]

ok had this motor for at least 20 or so years it did run great but started to jump out of gear had one person work on it and it work till I got about a hundred yards off shore. any how I would like to get it going again so I can start to fish in the little boat again big boats are nice but sometimes I just want to go out for four or five hours and bet the brush for pan fish. any info. on this motor will be helpful.

 

[steelespike]

Re: seaking o.b.

Maybe it is just a spun hub.Or does it actually thump or clunk when it goes out of gear?Does it go back in gear if you slow down?

 

[MRS]

Re: seaking o.b.

The prop is simple it gos on with a shear pin no rubber in the prop two blades. When it gos out of gear it just gos out of gear. I would like to get as much info. about this motor so I can try to order the right manual for it. I do not remember the h.p. of the motor because the stickers on the cover are gone I think it was a 9. something. I really want to fix and use again so any help will be greatfull.

 

[MRS]

Re: seaking o.b.

ok, how come no help I must have done something wrong I did put the tag off the motor with all the information but no replys I guess I will figure out my self. O`well I can do but would have been alot quicker with help. If I did something wrong let me know.......

 

[steelespike]

Re: seaking o.b.

The motor is a 70-71 7 hp at 6,000 rpm.Champion CJ8 plug set to .025,points set at .020.
You didn't do anything wrong.I know I've been pretty busy.
Unfortunately my manual doesn't say too much about
the design of the lower unit except some basic gearcase assembly.I'm not sure but if it has a shift I think it is spring loaded and I believe the spring is prone to failure.
If no shift there is probably a gearcase problem.
Unless you have a real love for this motor I wouldn't put too much money into it.Clinton has been out of business for some time and these are marginal performers.
I think you would be bettrer off saving your money, part out the Clinton on ebay and put it toward a Johnson/Evinrude 5, 5.5, 6,7.5 Any model from about 54 up.Any of these will out perform your Clinton and will be quieter and smoother doing it.
Routine parts are still available for these motors some right here on iboats.Sorry I can't be more help.

 

[MRS]

Re: seaking o.b.

I really would like to find a manual for this motor I know I can fix just cannot figure out how to get a part. I can see what is wrong with it but cannot get to the part:'(