West Bend 50 hp - model # 50461 - info?

[lakelover]

I'm looking for info on this outboard:

West Bend 50hp, Model no. 50461 Serial no. 4035.

Can anyone enlighten me on this?

(Related to my other post http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=309072.)

 

[lakelover]

Re: West Bend 50 hp - model # 50461 - info?

I just posted this to Outboard Non-repair in hopes of more views. Should have put it there in the first place! Thanks.

 

[steelespike]

Re: West Bend 50 hp - model # 50461 - info?

64,Fuel mix is originally 24:1. You might check with the "Chrysler Crew "
to see if a 64 West Bend can be run leaner on todays TCW3 rated oil.
Chrysler purchased West Bend circa 65.Displacement 44.7 cu. in.Point gap is .020 May be either magneto or battery ignition.J4C plugs @ .030.Tillotson OM carb.140psi compression at cranking speed.May share parts with the early Chryslers.

 

[lakelover]

Re: West Bend 50 hp - model # 50461 - info?

64,Fuel mix is originally 24:1. You might check with the "Chrysler Crew "
to see if a 64 West Bend can be run leaner on todays TCW3 rated oil.
Chrysler purchased West Bend circa 65.Displacement 44.7 cu. in.Point gap is .020 May be either magneto or battery ignition.J4C plugs @ .030.Tillotson OM carb.140psi compression at cranking speed.May share parts with the early Chryslers.

Thanks, steelespike, this is great and helpful info.

 

[Doug wb]

Re: West Bend 50 hp - model # 50461 - info?

I have the a West Bend 50 HP also. Mine was made for a Wards, 1964 Sea King speed boat. The manual I found, "Old Outboard Motor Service Manual Vol. 2", also covers your model. I'm still looking for a more detailed manual. The positive ground on these motors surprised me. I inherited the boat and motor from my Dad, and it has been sitting in his back yard for 15 years. I hope to have it running soon.