Elgin parts list

[jimyoung]

I have a 1960(?) Elgin 7 1/2 hp sold by sears....last part of ser# is 1501.....I cannot seem to find a service manual. I want to rebuild the carb....looks like the powerhead needs to come out to do most anything. Does anyone have a manual or know where I can find one....have looked in ebay already.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Elgin parts list

I have a 1960(?) Elgin 7 1/2 hp sold by sears....last part of ser# is 1501.....I cannot seem to find a service manual. I want to rebuild the carb....looks like the powerhead needs to come out to do most anything. Does anyone have a manual or know where I can find one....have looked in ebay already.

Motor is built by McCulloch I believe that design began in 1960. A McCulloch manual should serve you well.
Also an after market manual may work.I have an Abos manual 4th edition covering many brands under 30 hp .Covers McCulloch 55- 67.
5th edition covers 60-69.
If you give us the model number we can get you the year.Should begin with 574. Parts will be a tough You could try aomci.org
or the scott guy.

 

[jimyoung]

Re: Elgin parts list

Thanks, I will get all the numbers tommorow for you..........

 

[baja boss]

Re: Elgin parts list

I just ordered a complete carb for a McCulloch version for Discount Marine Parts for $50.Some models have plugged holes to get a screwdriver thru to avoid pulling the powerhead.You can drill holes for that purpose.

 

[jimyoung]

Re: Elgin parts list

Baja..sorry I havent been on line for awhile.....thanks for the carb kit info...and now I know what those holes are for.....I havent been working on the motor for awhile...picked up a 54 johnson 5.5 for 25 dollars...it runs great.

 

[F_R]

Re: Elgin parts list

If it has a Tillotson diaphragm carburetor, it is similar to the ones used on chainsaws of those days. If it is a Marvel Shebler float carb it is highly obsolete. Both kinds are very troublesome. I hope you love that motor, you will need it when you find out what a PITA it is to work on and keep running. If it is a 1960, you have to start at the top and work your way down to get at the water pump.

 

[jimyoung]

Re: Elgin parts list

Just from looking at it...I think it is the tillotson......the impellor is pumping, not sure yet that I want to tear it down....may just make it run right and then sell it...........