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I wish I knew if the 5hp swivel housing was the same as the 7.5 or not. I have a 7.5 just like yours that I just acquired myself from another member. I also have a newer 2-tone 7.5 Elgin with a neutral clutch. The 5hp has to be very close but I cannot say if it is the same part or not. I’m not a big Elgin guy but I have a few of them and they are nice motors. We’ll built and good runners when in good tune. If I can find out if they share the same swivel housing I will let you know. If someone else knows, maybe they will chime in.
As far as the points go, it has been several years since I had the flywheel off of one of my Elgin and I do think remember exactly what the points look like. I have been working on lots of OMCs and got really used to looking at them. I know they are different but I’ll see what I can do to help you.
I had the LU off my two tone Elgin but it is a bit different than this one. I need to get into mine pretty soon so when I figure mine out I’ll let you know. I see you have that wonderful little chrome button on top to engage the starter and release to allow the rope to recoil. I have not had one of these before but my latest one has it. I have been told it can make a person cus 😮 . Anyway, I’ll see what I can do to help.
-Ben
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