Hi all,
yesterday I was lucky(?) to acquire 2 older Firestone outboards:
1) 16 HP, 4200 RPM, Stock # 10-A-114, code 133-6-1965, S/N 1965-2492.
2) 3.6 HP, 4000 RPM, Stock # 10-A-1, code 133-8-486, S/N 486-3874186.
I did some research yesterday evening about both of them. Have just a general understanding of the motors but no specifics.
I'm very eager to find out the following in the order of importance to me:
1. Does 10-A-1 have a NEUTRAL? Or is it always engaged in a gear, so that when it fires up the prop will be engaged? How does that work when you are starting the motor in a boat (if it doesn't have NEUTRAL)?
2. Where can I get parts (if I need) for those oldies?
3. Are they good motors? i.e. Are they considered dependable / worthy?
4. Is there any value (monetary) to them? I do not like to reference eBay for those type of questions - too many dreamers out there
))))
Overall I do like the way they look as I got them. They seem to be pretty nicely preserved. I haven't verified the actual compression value on the cyls but it is surely strong - I can hear a nice suck-in through reeds(?) as well as I cannot hold my thumb on a compression cycle even a bit (I have a strong grip, trust me).
Started my cleaning of a smaller one yesterday, planning to resurrect it tonight! Can hardly wait! I almost made my mind to take a day off from work for that ;-))))
I will await for any of your responses to my questions up above.
Thank you.
yesterday I was lucky(?) to acquire 2 older Firestone outboards:
1) 16 HP, 4200 RPM, Stock # 10-A-114, code 133-6-1965, S/N 1965-2492.
2) 3.6 HP, 4000 RPM, Stock # 10-A-1, code 133-8-486, S/N 486-3874186.
I did some research yesterday evening about both of them. Have just a general understanding of the motors but no specifics.
I'm very eager to find out the following in the order of importance to me:
1. Does 10-A-1 have a NEUTRAL? Or is it always engaged in a gear, so that when it fires up the prop will be engaged? How does that work when you are starting the motor in a boat (if it doesn't have NEUTRAL)?
2. Where can I get parts (if I need) for those oldies?
3. Are they good motors? i.e. Are they considered dependable / worthy?
4. Is there any value (monetary) to them? I do not like to reference eBay for those type of questions - too many dreamers out there
))))Overall I do like the way they look as I got them. They seem to be pretty nicely preserved. I haven't verified the actual compression value on the cyls but it is surely strong - I can hear a nice suck-in through reeds(?) as well as I cannot hold my thumb on a compression cycle even a bit (I have a strong grip, trust me).
Started my cleaning of a smaller one yesterday, planning to resurrect it tonight! Can hardly wait! I almost made my mind to take a day off from work for that ;-))))
I will await for any of your responses to my questions up above.
Thank you.
