Re: Elgin value

[raglover]

It is a water cooled 2.5 like Scott says. Only thing is that it does not have an impeller but a plunger type water pump that really does not wear. If it did I would agree it is a bigger gamble as the impellers for the later models are almost always bad and expensive.

It is a first year Elgin and only made in 46 I think.

I must say I would get it. I have one that runs great and pumps more water than larger motors. The coil is almost bullet proof Wico, at least mine is, not the plastic type that explodes but the fiberglass looking one.

Carb is a tollitson with brass float. Looks like face plate over carb the s missing but does not affect function.

There is small vent hole in the vent screw in cap that must be clear to run.

My bet is it locked up from sitting and is not damage, but You never know.

16:1 ratio, lubriplate/corn head grease in lu

Talk them down to 50!