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    61 Elgin (Sears) air cooled 2 horse

    My 61 Elgin air cooled runs great; only problem is the recoil unit. It's the type with the three metal balls. After a few pulls the balls or whatever seize the recoil and I have to open it up again. I know that there are older versions of this motor and I believe some had a simple rope pull...
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    Chris Craft Challenger magneto

    I 'opened up' the CC and found the coils as I had expected; outside covering cracked and peeling and no spark. Couple of questions: Anyone know where I can locate replacements at a reasonable cost? Second thought; I know there's a million designs of coils; is there any coil out there where I...
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    Chris Craft Challenger

    Winter project! I'm going to attempt to get my CC Challenger up and running this winter. As I'm going along I'd like to re-paint the motor since the finish is worn to virtually nothing. I'm not into restorations but I'd like it to look presentable. Anybody know a spray can color (and Make of...
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    Eska/Golden Arrow with Lauson Carburetor (1963)

    I have the motor running for a minute or so. I have to use (the frowned upon I know) starting fluid to get it to fire and have to keep the choke on almost full. When I take the choke from full back a bit the motor really takes off; however she will die unexpectedly after a minute or so. The...
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    Tecumseh identification

    Seems what I thought was a Clinton turns out to be a Tecumseh (stamped on the flywheel). Looking for the year and horsepower. It's a single cylinder air cooled and obviously pretty old. There's a tag on the cylinder head with the numbers 635-01 and another number below it - 3920076. The...
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    Clinton air cooled identification

    I've gone to all the sites I can find on the internet and viewed many models and checked numbers but I can't find the year and horsepower of the one I just acquired. I picked it up for $10 and it starts up and runs. I'm cleaning and repainting the rusted tank. I found a tag on the side of the...
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    61 Elgin (Sears) air cooled 2 horse

    I have a 61 Elgin 2 horse air cooled. It runs great but the starter clutch is worn. It's the type with the 3 metal ball bearings that engage it. The edges of the clutch are worn and the balls jam. After every couple of pulls; even if I'm careful it jams. I believe the part number is 211456...
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    71 johnson 2 horse head gasket - sealant?

    I'm replacing the head gasket on my 71 Johnson 2 horse. I notice that the original gasket looks like it has no sealant of any kind. With the new one, should I shellac-it, Hi-Tac-it, or leave it bare like the original. thanks!
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    71 johnson 2 horse overheating

    Picked up a 71 Johnson 2 horse that was obviously used very little and has no signs of salt corrosion. I installed a new impeller and the rubber grommet at the top of the pump where the copper pipe attaches. The pump looked good. Anyway, the motor is overheating. The impeller key is in...
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    Mercury Lightning (1948

    Own many motors of varying makes but never had a Merc. I have a chance to pick up a pretty decent looking Mercury Lightning. I believe it's a 10 horse and 1948 or so. The guy wants $50 for it. Are they good runners and reliable? Can you work on them with some degree of ease? thanks merc...
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    evinrude lightwin lower unit exhaust tip

    I just picked up two early (51-52) Evinrude lightwins in decent shape. One started immediately and runs great. The other is all there but has no spark ($80 for the pair). I noticed that on the one that runs the 'tip' on the lower unit (exhaust) is missing. The tip on the other is attached by...
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    Evinrude Zephyr 4 cylinder

    I have a chance to pick up an Evinrude Zephyr (40's vintage); 4 cylinder motor. It's seized from sitting and the owner told me it was; when running; the smoothest running motor he had ever seen. I have a chance to pick it up for $20. I've read that these were dogs and to stay away from them...
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    Elgin 5 lower unit lubrication

    I have a 1951-52 Elgin two cylinder 5 horse I picked up for $10.00. It has neutral and forward. Finally got around to getting her running after two years and it's a really nice running motor. Question is does it use gear grease (Lubriplate) or gear oil? thanks
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    Firestone or Scott Atwater 1948 or so 3 horse

    Today I picked up a single cylinder Firestone or Scott Atwater for $25. It has good compression and spark and I'm going to fire it up tomorrow after I re connect the fuel line and rig it up (tank missing). I can't find any make/model#/serial#/ stampings ID plate or otherwise to indicate if...
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    Royal Atlas ID

    Just picked up a late 40's Royal Atlas 5 horse (2 cylinder). She started on the first pull with a a short of ether (I know it's frowned upon). The motor is model # 9466 (the 66 could be GG) 90144 (the 4 could be an A). Serial # 297321. I believe it's a 48. I went to a number of sites but...
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    55 Scott Atwater 5.0 parts swap question

    I have a 1955 Scott Atwater 5.0 with a broken casting on the mid-section right next to where the twist grip throttle mounts. Must be a common problem cause I have another Scott with the same problem. I also have a chance to pick up on a complete mid-section with throttle handle and all. It's...
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    Firestone & Scotty with Tillotson Carbs and Similar Problems

    I'm trying to resurrect two motors with similar fuel problems. I think they are conspiring against me. One is 1950 Fiirestone 5.0 (two cylinder) and the other is a 1961 Scotty 3.6 (one cylinder). Both have fuel tanks on top. Both tanks have been cleaned, in-line fuel filters added and the...
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    Head gasket for Firestone 5 - sealant or no sealant?

    Getting ready to replace the head gasket on my 1950 5 horse Firestone with a new one. Should I use any sealant with the gasket. Most of the time (right or wrong) I put a thin coating of Permatex Hi-Tack just to make sure of a good seal; especially when (I know, it's frowned upon) re-use the...
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    1961 Mc Scotty 3.6 fuel problem

    I have a McCullough Scotty 3.6 with the tank on top. I added an in-line filter and the fuel flows to the carb with no problem with the hose disconnected. For some reason the fuel in the carb is quickly used up and it does not refill. There is a small pin that's attached to the float in the...
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    72 Johnson 25 throttle shaft/gear

    I'm trying to put together a 72 Johnson 25. The throttle shaft/gear;NOT the one in the handle - is worn out. It's the one on the side of the motor that connects with the gear where you'd connect cables. I've looked at a number of parts sites with motor diagrams but none show the shaft/gear...
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