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July 24, 2020 at 11:56 am #209700
Alan
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    HI, I;m not one of the experts here, but I got a 1960 JW 3hp a few years ago, and found it to be one of the easiest, most fun motors I’ve ever worked on. If you must choose, (and I might buy both) a compression test might help you narrow your choice. Motors made after about 1963 or so generally use a 50:1 fuel / oil ratio. Older motors may use more oil per gallon of gas. Any missing pieces? Does it go in and out of gear OK? Can you rotate the flywheel? Prop spin when in gear and you turn the flywheel? (Turning clockwise only, of course).
    I’ll be interested in seeing what the smart people say.
    Happy motoring!
    Alan