Re: 1960 15HP Gale Buccaneer Sea King

[fisherman6]

Is the carburetor cleaning the only service that has been done to this outboard since you have owned it? If not, I would recommend a full tune up service to make it a good reliable runner again. As you saw in Frank R’s post, if the coils are still original, they probably look like those pictured. Those will have to be replaced. If they have been replaced in the past they are likely OK. I would still replace the points, condensers, spark plugs, and plug wires. Rebuild the carburetor with a new kit unless it already has the newer style plastic float. Replace the fuel lines and water pump impeller. Check the lower unit for water in the gearcase oil. If there is water it will need to be re-sealed. I have the 1962 version and it is an excellent motor. I ended up having to replace both upper and lower crankshaft seals in mine as well as the ignition system and fuel system. Well worth the work though.

As for the B&S, they are pretty simple engines. I am not sure if that one has a water pump or not, but I don’t think it does. I believe it just uses a shielded above water muffler and therefore no need to keep the motor leg cool. If one has no experience working on small engines at all, it may be a challlenge. With any experience, though, it is just a mower on a stick. What is it not doing?
-Ben

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