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    Elgin 2.5 lower unit removal

    Calling the Elgin guru's or anyone that has ever done it. working on a 49-51 Elgin 401, 2.5hp Any tricks to getting the lower unit/ water pump housing off? Already have the prop shaft housing removed, Drive shaft gear clip removed, and of course the 1, 1/4 bolt removed. Have soaked for weeks...
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    Stuck piston 49-51 elgin

    I'm restoring and old Elgin 401. The old guy that gave it to me near 20 years ago said it was running when he put it in his shed. For this reason as well as limited visual inspection there is no sign of galling. But, all the same this thing has been dormant for well over 20 years. Dirt daubers...
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    Gasket source 49-51 Elgin

    I'm restoring and old Elgin, Model 571-58401. Its my fist time on something this old. My question is pertaining to gaskets, or gasket material. Ive been making near all of my gaskets for similar projects for near 30 years, so familiar with the how to. What I am looking for is the type of...
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