Plankwalker
Petty Officer 3rd Class
- Joined
- Sep 28, 2020
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- 79
Why didn't I buy a 1972 Johnson? I can still get carb kits for those.
Instead, I picked up a 1960/61 2hp Firestone as a 20/21 winter restoration project. I plan to use this thread to post updates and hopeful chat with other small engine enthusiasts.
Why did I buy it? There is practically no online manuals or parts. I guess I bought it because its a piece of Canadian heritage. If I can get it running, I plan to use it on a Geisler cedar strip Wherry style row boat along the Rideau lock system near Ottawa.
1960 marks the year when Firestone switched from Scott Atwater to West Bend as the manufacturers of their outboards. Based on the plaque on the engine, it was built in Barrie Ontario.
Of the various systems, I am going to work on the fuel system first. My biggest concern is the Carburetor. However, my first challenge will be to repair/rebuild two brass fitting that were bent when the engine fell over. I have no idea when the last time this engine ran. However, based on the dents and damage, its obvious it was allowed to fall forward. The fuel shut off and the fuel mixture adjustment are bent.
I will try too add some pictures with this post, but I may need 3-4 posts before I am allowed. Once I get my shop in order for the winter, I will likely be doing weekly updates to the thread. The worst case scenario is that I have to dismantle it for parts on ebay.
Paul
Instead, I picked up a 1960/61 2hp Firestone as a 20/21 winter restoration project. I plan to use this thread to post updates and hopeful chat with other small engine enthusiasts.
Why did I buy it? There is practically no online manuals or parts. I guess I bought it because its a piece of Canadian heritage. If I can get it running, I plan to use it on a Geisler cedar strip Wherry style row boat along the Rideau lock system near Ottawa.
1960 marks the year when Firestone switched from Scott Atwater to West Bend as the manufacturers of their outboards. Based on the plaque on the engine, it was built in Barrie Ontario.
Of the various systems, I am going to work on the fuel system first. My biggest concern is the Carburetor. However, my first challenge will be to repair/rebuild two brass fitting that were bent when the engine fell over. I have no idea when the last time this engine ran. However, based on the dents and damage, its obvious it was allowed to fall forward. The fuel shut off and the fuel mixture adjustment are bent.
I will try too add some pictures with this post, but I may need 3-4 posts before I am allowed. Once I get my shop in order for the winter, I will likely be doing weekly updates to the thread. The worst case scenario is that I have to dismantle it for parts on ebay.
Paul