Hi all,
newbie here.
Just picked up a 12D11E, 12hp on the weekend. Made in Peterborough Ontario, which is cool as I live in Ontario.
I put in the proper plugs (J6C), and proper fuel/oil ratio (24:1), and she came alive! Love the raw engine sound from those old motors too...sounds like a diesel or small Harley.
Was a bit shocked at how much oil is now in my test tank after running it for a short time. I guess a combination of rich mix and zero concern about emissions back then. I haven't tried it on the water yet, but am excited to try it out on my early 70's 12 ft Harbercraft aluminum, which is rated for up to a 15hp.
I believe my motor is the 1954/55 "deluxe" version, which is the same as the standard up through 1958...as someone already noted.
I was wondering though about the E at the end of model number...the only other E designation I could find denotes electric start, but mine has no wiring for that. I have noticed other letters at the end which seem to denote make... as in 12D11B for buccaneer or G for gale, and strangely A for gale "royal". But nothing for E. Perhaps Elto? The lettering has worn off the side, but it still has the 12 on the panel as well as a maple leaf with a beaver inside...vey cool.
Can this motor be converted to external tank? The top tank works fine but would like something bigger if possible
Thanks guys and happy motoring!
newbie here.
Just picked up a 12D11E, 12hp on the weekend. Made in Peterborough Ontario, which is cool as I live in Ontario.
I put in the proper plugs (J6C), and proper fuel/oil ratio (24:1), and she came alive! Love the raw engine sound from those old motors too...sounds like a diesel or small Harley.
Was a bit shocked at how much oil is now in my test tank after running it for a short time. I guess a combination of rich mix and zero concern about emissions back then. I haven't tried it on the water yet, but am excited to try it out on my early 70's 12 ft Harbercraft aluminum, which is rated for up to a 15hp.
I believe my motor is the 1954/55 "deluxe" version, which is the same as the standard up through 1958...as someone already noted.
I was wondering though about the E at the end of model number...the only other E designation I could find denotes electric start, but mine has no wiring for that. I have noticed other letters at the end which seem to denote make... as in 12D11B for buccaneer or G for gale, and strangely A for gale "royal". But nothing for E. Perhaps Elto? The lettering has worn off the side, but it still has the 12 on the panel as well as a maple leaf with a beaver inside...vey cool.
Can this motor be converted to external tank? The top tank works fine but would like something bigger if possible
Thanks guys and happy motoring!
