Elgin 1956 5 HP

[newf1]

I picked up this oldie last year at a garage sale. It is a 1956 Elgin, 5 HP, 2 cylinder short shaft, sold by Sears R. I managed to spend some time at it this summer and cleaned it all up. Started 3rd pull. It runs but definately requires a carb kit and the impeller is shot. Other then that the motor is actually in really good condition. I have found lots of 7.5HP Elgins around but it seems that the old 5.0 HP's are hard to find.<br /><br />Do anyone know where I can find these parts?<br /><br />Is anyone interested in this engine?

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Elgin 1956 5 HP

They come up for sale all the time on Ebay. Another old motor may be the only parts source. Ask the guys on the Ask A Member board at www.aomci.org about parts and impellers. They will know. This site has a service manual for Elgins made from 1955-1960: www.acmeoutboards.com.<br />Good luck.

 

[snowmobiler7c]

Re: Elgin 1956 5 HP

hello,<br /><br />Let me know if you are still looking for some parts and what you need. I have several elgin motors i want to part out or sell complete. I need the room back in my shed. I am not sure of the h.p. ratings i will check if you are interested let me know email me f16_mark@yahoo.com thanks<br />mark