"Barn Find" Elgin

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blindreef

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Hey everybody, check out this outboard motor that I just picked up today... for $27 bucks!!! It looks pretty rough at the moment, but I'm really excited to get started on this motor rebuild :D
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GA_Boater

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Re: "Barn Find" Elgin

That a cool oldie. Looks like she has a 4WD transfer case with the big red knobs. :)
 
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Re: "Barn Find" Elgin

Nice. I'm restoring a boat that you can test it on when done!
 
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blindreef

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Re: "Barn Find" Elgin

Sweet, but I don't think I can make it look as good as that seahorse motor jbcurt00 posted on your thread...
 
jbcurt00

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Re: "Barn Find" Elgin

Nice early OB. If you need (want) any help restoring it, the AOMCI can help a great deal.

Good luck & be sure to keep us up to date on getting her polished up & running right..

Don't be so sure about how good that motor could look:
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They're weird, funky looking motors too ^^^^ but look pretty good in triplicate :watermelon:
 
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Re: "Barn Find" Elgin

And you can look thru here for Elgins:
Other Outboard Brands

You may get some assistance starting a thread there too if you have any questions.
 
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Re: "Barn Find" Elgin

My dad had one just like it that we used over 50 years ago (olive green in color). I loved the thing - except for the "reverse"...turn the motor 180 degrees to back up. Fond memories of camping and fishing in the lakes of northern Maine.
 
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