Old elgin motor Model Number (57159281) Serial Number (2811322)

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What year is my blue elgin motor her is the <br /><br />model number 571-59281 or 57159281 i am not sure if it had a dash in between the numbers and here is the serial number 281-1322 or 2811322 i am not shure if it has a dash inbetween the numbers<br /><br />My engin will not start it has lost of gas in it new gaslines and new spark plugs it is getting spark because when i touch the spark plug with a screw driver wile i am pulling the cork i see spark so can you tell me what is wrong with it also can you send me a repair maual and how mutch will a repair manual cost me for the engin sincerly Kelson Roberts

 

[Backlash]

Re: Old elgin motor Model Number (57159281) Serial Number (2811322)

Hi Kelson,<br />Sears put the Elgin motor out. I checked the Sears website and couldn't get anything on the model # you provided. <br />Suggest you check the compression. If it's good, since you have good spark, I'd say thoroughly clean the carburator (it's probably pretty gummed up). All an outboard needs to run is compression, fuel, & properly timed spark. Not too sure where you will find a repair manual on that motor.<br />Backlash

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Old elgin motor Model Number (57159281) Serial Number (2811322)

This engine was manufactured by Westbend, which begat Chrysler, which begat U.S. Marine, which begat Force, which begat Mercury. What parts, if any, that are still available can be purchased through a Mercury dealer or maybe as aftermarket parts through generic outboard parts distributers. The parts got hard to find on these back in the early seventies because Chrysler came up with different designs as soon as they took over in 1963.

 

[Backlash]

Re: Old elgin motor Model Number (57159281) Serial Number (2811322)

Internetoutboards is right. I read Elgin & saw Gamefisher. Man, I'm getting more & more of these "senior moments" lately. Sorry if I caused any confusion. I'd still check the compression & clean the carb though. <br />Backlash

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Old elgin motor Model Number (57159281) Serial Number (2811322)

She's a 1960 7.5hp 2 cylinder. 571.59281 is the model number which identifies it. Like Elvin said, it's an outboard west bend made for Sears.<br />I don't have much info on it other than the oil mix ratio is 20:1.

 

[JB]

Re: Old elgin motor Model Number (57159281) Serial Number (2811322)

Howdy, Kelson.<br /><br />Welcome to iboats. <br /><br />Check out the "Outboard wont start" article in the Engine FAQ section. That ought to get you on the right track to getting her started.<br /><br />Good luck.