Thu, 09/24/2009 - 4:34am
I had to finally give up on my old outboard. I got this handed down from my dad, who got it from my grandad..
I took it out the other weekend for the first time in probably 10 years. I'd heard they are notoriously unreliable, and it just didn't seem like it was running very good...
When I got back to town, the next day I tried running it in a tank for a while, but I couldn't even get it to start!
So I checked the plugs, and NO SPARK from one cylinder.
I went to get some parts for it at the local shop. The guy laughed, and said, "man that thing is older than I am"... ( I thought it was around 1970 built but he seemed to think 60s.)
Anyhoo.... Tecumseh made the powerhead. They're out of business. No parts.
I'm going to keep it around and see if I can't find some kind of aftermarket coil for it, but if nothing, I guess it goes to the scrap yard!
And to think, I could have built this: snowmobile airboat
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Sun, 09/27/2009 - 2:59am
#2
Eska made engines for many brand names and they were known to be dependable. Here is a couple of links to help you.
Parts are available.
http://www.discount-marine-parts.com/ob_eska.html
Here is the book you probably should have.
http://www.duckworksbbs.com/media/books/cheap/index.htm
Good boating!
David
Mon, 10/12/2009 - 11:53am
#4
Hey! I have a old eska that the bottom end when out but she was a really motor.e-mail me at g.p.s.investments@hotmail.com .hopefully next weekend I'll tell you the h.p.
thanks Gordon.
Mon, 10/19/2009 - 5:24am
#5
Hi
I have an Eska 1974-A 4.5HP that someone gave me. Haven't had it running but it's good to know there are others around.
Tom, Devon, England
Mon, 10/26/2009 - 8:36am
#6
Don't give up! There are parts out there for them. I rebuilt one very similar to yours not too long ago. Keep searching the 'net, primarily for Eska parts. BTW, I ended up getting a cheap parts motor thru craigslist as well. Also, try replacing the plug first. Good luck!
Eska made engines for many brand names and they were known to be dependable. Here is a couple of links to help you.
Parts are available.
http://www.discount-marine-parts.com/ob_eska.html
Here is the book you probably should have.
http://www.duckworksbbs.com/media/books/cheap/index.htm
Good boating!
David