1973 Montgomery Wards Sea king

Engine Make

Clinton

Primary Fuel Type

Gas

Year

1973

🧊 *Vintage 1973 Wards Sea King 5 hp Outboard Motor – Clinton K500* 💲 Asking Price:** \$195 (or best offer) – open to reasonable offers Selling a **1973 Montgomery Ward Sea King 5 hp outboard** (Clinton‑built K500 model). Great candidate for restoration or boating fun on small craft. Believed to be a K(contact info removed)A or 3108C (serial numbers match typical ’73 build) 📈 Condition & Operation * Recently cleaned and refitted with new spark plug and properly gapped (J13Y at 0.025″ suggested) * Carburetor tuned to factory spec (½–¾ turn out)  * Fresh lower unit gasket and water impeller installed—runs strong (engine turns over and fires consistently) * Cosmetically sound with original paint; minor surface blemishes but overall tidy and presentable 🔩 Maintenance & Extras * Fresh points, choke cable in good shape, compression strong * Includes sturdy mounting bracket—ideal for display, restoration, or use 🚤 Ideal For * Enthusiasts restoring vintage small-motor engines * Collectors of Montgomery Ward or Clinton-built Sea King motors * Boaters needing a reliable 5 hp tender for lakes, rivers, or ponds --- 🚚 Pickup or Meet up * Local pickup preferred (flexible on location) ## ✅ Why Choose This Motor? You’re getting a solid, running classic motor with authentic 1973 Clinton-engineered internals. Similar Sea King 5 hp units in good running condition have sold between $150–$250 referenced from ([https://offerup.com/redirect/?o=Zm9ydW1zLmlib2F0cy5jb20=][2], [https://offerup.com/redirect/?o=ZWJheS5jb20=][3], [https://offerup.com/redirect/?o=YW9tY2kub3Jn][4], [https://offerup.com/redirect/?o=b25lc291cmNlYXVjdGlvbnMuY29t][5]). Only selling this one because I no longer have a boat to use it with. Grab this one before it’s gone! [1]: https://https://offerup.com/redirect/?o=Zm9ydW1zLmlib2F0cy5jb20=/threads/1973-montogomery-wards-5-hp-seaking-clinton-engine.400655/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "1973 Montogomery Wards 5 hp Seaking -Clinton Engine" [2]: https://offerup.com/redirect/?o=aHR0cHM6Ly9mb3J1bXMuaWJvYXRzLmNvbS90aHJlYWRzL2ZpbmlzaGVkLW15LTE5NzMtbW9udGdvbWVyeS13YXJkLXNlYS1raW5nLWNsaW50b24tNWhwLjU2MzUwMi8/dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jaGF0Z3B0LmNvbQ== "Finished my 1973 montgomery ward, sea king, clinton 5hp" [3]: https://offerup.com/redirect/?o=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZWJheS5jb20vaXRtLzM5NDg3OTY4MzgxOD91dG1fc291cmNlPWNoYXRncHQuY29t "Vintage 1956 Sea King 5HP Outboard Motor - eBay" [4]: https://offerup.com/redirect/?o=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW9tY2kub3JnL2ZvcnVtcy90b3BpYy8xOTM5LXNlYS1raW5nLW1vZGVsLTQ2OS0xLWhwLz91dG1fc291cmNlPWNoYXRncHQuY29t "1939 Sea King Model 469; 1 hp - Antique Outboard Motor Club" [5]: https://offerup.com/redirect/?o=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub25lc291cmNlYXVjdGlvbnMuY29tL2F1Y3Rpb24tbG90L3ZpbnRhZ2UtMTk1MS1zZWEta2luZy1tb250Z29tZXJ5LXdhcmQtNWhwLW91dGJvYXJfQ0FBNDcxRjgwQj91dG1fc291cmNlPWNoYXRncHQuY29t "Vintage 1951 Sea King Montgomery Ward 5HP Outboard Motor"

Model

Sea king

Make

Montgomery Wards