Re: Champion Outboard
Hi Kiwi <br />My list reads, that motor is a 1956 16.5hp.<br />The point gap for Champion motors is generaly .018". Most models use 1\2 pint of oil per gallon of gas. From what I've read and been told, champions were pretty famous in the early 50s. Mostly because of their Hydro drive models. this was a fluid drive lower unit that could be controled very accurately for trolling. Sort of a veriable gear ratio. Over the years I've had two of these models. Both were inoperable do to the lower units. Needless to say I never repaired ether one. How ever it was interesting to see how they worked. I don't belive your model has this feature. From the list I have, it looks as if your model was the largest hp. produced the 16.5hp. The list also shows Champions were made between 1946 and 1958 from 4.2hp to 16.5 hp. There is a book titled, the old outboard Book that I belive has more on the champion story as well as most other makes. There is also an antique outboard motor club web site. I've read, this book is available at book stores and I've seen it on the AOMCI site. I found a well worn copy at our public library. I wish you sucess in your endevor, have fun.
