Antique Motors(need info)

[fastbackgt67]

I have 3 antique motors, I have the model numbers, and serial numbers. I need to know the years, mix ratio, and anything else you can tell me about them. Thanks for your help. <br /><br />Johnson SeaHorse model-HD 26 Ser.#875423 <br />Johnson SeaHorse model-HD 25 Ser.#755989<br />Elgin 5HP 571-58571

 

[Hooty]

Re: Antique Motors(need info)

Can't help with the Elgin but the HD25 was built between 1946 and 1950. The HD26 was built in 1951.There's a antique outboard web site that shouldn't be to hard to find.<br />Would that fastbackgt67 be a Mustang?<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[fastbackgt67]

Re: Antique Motors(need info)

Thanks for the info I had no clue how old they were, and yes it is Mustang, 1967 GT.

 

[Hooty]

Re: Antique Motors(need info)

I had a brand new one in '67. 289 225hp, 4spd. Acapulco Blue. Wish I still had it.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[inquizito]

Re: Antique Motors(need info)

www.vintageoutboard.com

 

[Scoop]

Re: Antique Motors(need info)

Another good place to go is the "ask a member" part of this site.<br />http:\\www.aomci.org<br /><br />This is the board for the antique Outboard Motor Club

 

[msdt497]

Re: Antique Motors(need info)

According to he Old Outboard Motor Servive Manual (1st Edition), the Elgin is a 1955, manufactured by West Bend. If you then go to West Bend section it says 1/2 pint oil to 1 Gallon gas.

 

[smee]

Re: Antique Motors(need info)

I was wondering if you have a manual for the HD 25 or know where I could buy one.

 

[Bear]

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posted July 19, 2002 10:59 PM<br /><br />That is 6 months ago...

 

[sloopy]

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first off that, elgin will run on 40 to 1 with tcw3 oil, and bear sometimes I bring up post that are old too I brought on up that was from the very beganing (2000) and no one noticed!

 

[tmcalavy]

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Well I disagree with 40:1 mix ratio. Outboards made before 1965 usually have bushings instead of needle bearings and need at least a 24:1 mix...16:1 is what the mfgs recommended. You can do 24:1 with modern TCW-3 oil however. If it objects, switch back to 16:1. Anything leaner is sure to burn up the older iron.