Elgin 2 1/2 HP Model 571-58401

michael1000

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I have just restored my fathers Elgin. The high speed adjustments work fine. I am having trouble with the low speed adjustments. Any ideas.

Tom
 

michael1000

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Re: Elgin 2/12 HP Model 571-58401

Re: Elgin 2/12 HP Model 571-58401

I have just restored my fathers Elgin. The high speed adjustments work fine. I am having trouble with the low speed adjustments. Any ideas.

Tom

Should be 2 1/2 HP!
 

steelespike

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Re: Elgin 2/12 HP Model 571-58401

Re: Elgin 2/12 HP Model 571-58401

That is a really early motor.What is "having trouble"? If you can't get it to idle most likely you have a dirty low speed jet or passage.If just shuts off at idle and it doesn't adjust suspect dirt in the idle circuit. if it seems to load up and flood out may be a float problem or mixture screw problem.
 

michael1000

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Re: Elgin 2 1/2 HP Model 571-58401

Thanks, I cleaned the carb and idle tube. New gaskets, fresh oil and gas. I'm going to try it tomorrow. Hopefully the new decals come tomorrow too. I'll let you know.
 

michael1000

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Re: Elgin 2/12 HP Model 571-58401

Re: Elgin 2/12 HP Model 571-58401

Thanks, simple as cleaning the carb, make a new gasket and all adjustments work fine. Ready for Decals and the lake.
 
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