Picked up a Fleetwin 7.5!

[THEPATRIOT]

An old man i know had it.He said it was lust run a few years ago,and always ran well.He thinks it's a 1956.Ther serial number is 7522 14403.I paid $75-with the tank.Pics will be up soon.

 

[THEPATRIOT]

Re: Picked up a Fleetwin 7.5!

Here's a pic.How can i pinpoint the year?Thanks

 

[Daviet]

Re: Picked up a Fleetwin 7.5!

Great find, those old motors are great. By the numbers, it is a 1957.

 

[THEPATRIOT]

Re: Picked up a Fleetwin 7.5!

Tank is spotless inside,and she throws a BIG blue flame from each plug!I need to get new fuel lines in the morning,and hope she springs to life.The motor is real clean under the cover,nothing is bent/broken anywhere on the motor.Anbody know what fuel ratio to mix it at?Also,what do i need for fuel line?Thanks

 

[steelespike]

Re: Picked up a Fleetwin 7.5!

If they haven't been converted these motors use a twin hose system pressurised tank.Twin hose should be available here.Do you have the twin hose connector.Very expensive to replace.You can convert to a pump.There is a procedure here somewhere.

 

[lindy46]

Re: Picked up a Fleetwin 7.5!

Nice little motor! The tank alone is worth $75. Use a 24:1 Gasil ratio. Use TCW-3 oil.