1951 Elgin 5hp.

[58rude]

I just aquired one of these little motors. Any fans out there want to give me some insight on them? The good, bad, and ugly.
Model # 57158651

 

[58rude]

Re: 1951 Elgin 5hp.

Nobody knows anything about these? I have been doing a little research while waiting on my Eska parts, they don't seem like they were thad bad of a little motor.

 

[F_R]

Re: 1951 Elgin 5hp.

They were ok.

Had a bit of trouble with water getting up into the powerhead through the lower crank seal, which trashed all the bearings. I'd replace the seal whether it needs it or not. If it is too late, it is too late.

Had a bit of trouble with shearing all the fins off the impeller.

Had a bit of trouble with corrosion collapsing the bronze water pump cartridge.

Had a bit of trouble with the rubber cuff that attaches the tiller handle coming "unglued".

But if in good condition, they run well and give good service.

EDIT: Oh, one other thing..had a bit of trouble with rusting out of the drive shaft / crankshaft splines.

 

[58rude]

Re: 1951 Elgin 5hp.

Well then, sounds like they had a little bit of trouble. LOL. The pistons looked good through the transfer port. Guess I will drop the lowere unit first and take a look and if the driveshaft is good I will pull the powerehead to see what I find. Thanks F-R