Reply To: 1951 Elgin 5hp 571.58561

[CHUCK]

Hi Kramm….

It’s always best if you provide the Model Number of your motor. There should be an ID plate on the transom mount with a number probably starting with 571.xxxxx

Then we can post parts diagrams and the like.

Does your motor have spark? For the wire you should use standard 7mm COPPER CORE wire available at auto parts stores. The boots can often be found cheaper at lawnmower shops. Keep in mind that if you do get ahold of a spark plug cover….the boots will need to be pretty small to fit under there.

There are a couple of different impellers used. Again I would need a model number to provide a diagram.

The carburetor is pretty typical; A Tillotson MD I believe. Be careful with the bowl gasket and you can probably re-use it after a good cleaning fo all the internals.

Those are good running well built motors made by West Bend.