Scott-Atwater 22hp

[fishndvm]

I have been looking for an engine to essentially take apart and see how things tick. Recently, I was offered a 22hp Scott-Atwater engine that is or was running at the time of it's retirement. I just got off a web site that led me to believe that the 22hp model was only manufactured in 1958. Does anyone know anything about these engines? Does anyone think I could possibly find a manual for such an old engine, and what about parts? If this seems like a bust, how might I best be able to locate a small engine to essentially just play around with and familiarize myself with, take apart and rebuild? I don't live in a marine oriented sort of town! Thanks

 

[alcan]

Re: Scott-Atwater 22hp

Hi Fishn<br /> I would guess as long as you have this internet and a UPS truck it doesn't really matter where you live. Depending on your goals with this sort of project, I guess that scott-atwater would be as good a project as any. There is a Scott- atwater site. I'm sure there are some parts around, it depends on how involved you want to get and how hard your willing to look. Scott-Atwater had a loyal following in it's day. There are quite a few guys around that collect them. From your description of this motor, it sounds like a little TLC and service and you'll be good to go. Older outboards of all brands are fairly comman and usually affordable. So if you decide against playing with the scott, just scrounge around a little and you'll come up with one you do like.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Scott-Atwater 22hp

I like the Scott Atwater but I dont think it is practical as a first time project.Parts could be pretty difficult to find especially compared to an old Evinrude/Johnson.<br /> You can probably find an aftermarket manual on ebay.I found one for Mc Culloch 25 and 28 (they<br />bought out Scott Atwater)<br /> The 22 is probably pretty close to the 25 and<br />28 that later followed.Try the Scott guy at<br /> www.a-znet.com/scottguy for more info.<br /> I think the 5.5 or 7.5 Evinrude/Johnson from the <br /> 50s or 60s would be one of the easiest to start with. They are very common,easy to work on,plentiful parts and pretty portable.And they run like a dream.