Reply To: Sea King sold by Montgomery Ward. Model 64EA-9002A SN 381-04215

[need2fish]

I have a Midget — I paid way too much for it, but it was a low-hours machine with original paint and decals, and is so d–mn cute

– The lower unit is painted silver
– The spark plug wire threads out through the right “cheek” at the rear — you’ll see a notch in the “cheek”.
– I also have Ranger, and from a visual perspective, the the differences between the Midget and the Ranger are limited to the advance lever, tank, cowlings and the method of attaching the tiller handle.
– the motor originally came with an exposed spark plug lead (no boot) which I had to change after getting one poke too many while trying to drive without the tiller handle that got lost in the lake.

The carb is very small and therefore has little vacuum — you need keep that tiny poppet valve nice and clean or the motor won’t inhale enough fuel and air.