Reply To: 1938 opposed twin Thor

[PM T2]

Ok I didn’t see that small thumbnail of the model number tag.

As somebody pointed out, its a model 499 which is a 5 HP motor built by Evinrude. My model-year guide shows it was built from 1937-39. Some model year-guides show it as a 4.2 hp motor. I would disregard the 4.2 rating and stick with 5.0.

For what its worth, a Thor is built using steel stampings for all of the main construction parts, gas tank included. The only aluminum on a Thor would be the magneto and flywheel (which they purchased) and maybe some carburetors (most were cast bronze).

Hope this helps.

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PM T2

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