need info on a elgin outboard motor

[berens]

need info on a elgin outboard motor

Hello<br />I would like to know the year and if it is a two or four stroke and if its a two stroke i would like to know the gas to oil ratio.The model number is 571 59741 and the serial number is 9741-1034. Thank you soo much<br /> Berens

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: need info on a elgin outboard motor

Re: need info on a elgin outboard motor

Welcome to Iboats!<br /><br />571.59741 is a West Bend built 2 cylinder 7.5hp outboard built in 1959. The West Bend company was bought by Chrysler in the mid-60s, and then in the 80s they were sold to USMarine who produced the engines under the Force label. In the 90's it was combined into Mercury Marine and the Force label was eventually dropped. <br />It's a two-stroke, and my chart says it takes a 16:1 fuel/oil mix.

 

[berens]

Re: need info on a elgin outboard motor

Re: need info on a elgin outboard motor

thank you very much

 

[berens]

Re: need info on a elgin outboard motor

Re: need info on a elgin outboard motor

would you happen to know where i could purchase a manual for this motor

 

[steelespike]

Re: need info on a elgin outboard motor

Re: need info on a elgin outboard motor

I believe there are service manuals right here on iboats that cover many brands of older motors in one book.<br />An owners manual will be tough to find.Probably eBay would be a good place to start.