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No one plans to dunk a motor.
So, I had absolutely no luck in getting the donor flywheel off today. So I decided to go on the theory that the coils might not be bad. I went with my original idea of taping up the coils. I cleaned and set the points, and put the flywheel back on. Using a piece of rope, I spun the flywheel with an exposed spark plug in sight, and the spark is strong on both coils. Dodged that bullet. I’ll look for some liquid tape.
I might as well turn this thread into a rebuild thread. I had done the carb early in the week, and reinstalled it after I serviced the reed block. I have the needed fittings to do the fuel line, but I’m rethinking it, as the donor petcock doesn’t look as bad as I had thought. I pulled the lower unit off the donor unit just to see how difficult it was, and was surprised at how pliable the impeller was. But it is rusted on the shaft, and was a bit deformed. So I am optimistic as to what shape the other one is in, but I’m not disillusioned about what shape it’s probably in. And I know where they’re available.
I’m determined to get this Elgin motor going because I have an 11′ Elgin aluminum boat that my Dad bought new in ’61. I’ve found replica decals for the motor, but does anyone know where I might find ones for the boat?