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April 25, 2023 at 11:51 pm #275618
pinka

    The model and serial number are on the mounted to the swivel bracket so my guess is the power head was swapped out at some point.  Given what I have read about the 60-61 drive shafts coming apart, I am glad to have the beefier ’62 style power head.

    I got the flywheel back off and adjusted the coil that was rubbing.  I also got the wobble out of the magneto plate using the denting technique I saw in some other threads.  I appreciate the help.  I have already discovered a lot about my engine from this forum.

    I will tackle the starter next.   I hope to see this puppy out on the water this summer.