Reply To: 1936 Champion 1B info

[bigbinkerflux]

Thanks Bob.  Interesting info.  I’m beginning to wonder about some things on my motor which might suggest that a couple of the parts may have been changed (despite it appearing original), or if it was maybe the result of a temporary parts shortage at the factory.  1. The clamp bracket isn’t cast as one piece.  Each clamp screw bracket is separate as used on the 1936 4.4 HP Light Twin.  2.  The spark lever and kill button location looks the same as the one used on the 1936 7.6 HP Heavy Twin.  Note: The images for this info came to me third hand via a very reputable source who had access to them from an old-timer who put them together several years ago from factory brochures.

There is one final clue which may or may not be of significance.  The model (1B) and serial number which is stamped into the crankcase and located underneath the tiller handle mount has the letter “B” stamped backwards!  Hmm….could that possibly be a clue that signifies the motor is an interim model, and therefore a dealer should note it when ordering parts?

When I get this critter all together and get my camera working, I will post some photos.  Might make an interesting article for the Outboarder.