Help with an ELGIN

[Hungry Jack]

Hey,<br />I just found an old Elgin hidden away that must have belonged to my late uncle.<br />Model 571.58301 - one cylinder.<br /><br />Any idea of the date and horsepower (ponypower maybe more like it)? Where would I get a basic manual for it?<br /><br />I am sure this hasn't been on the water for twenty years plus. Any tip on what should be done before I farkle with it and try to get it started.<br /><br />Thanks

 

[steelespike]

Re: Help with an ELGIN

You have a 46 1 1/4 hp.<br />It uses 3/4 pt to a gallon mix.<br /> It was built by West Bend for Sears.<br /> Youl need to go through the fuel system from tank to carb with special attention to cleaning.<br /> Especially the jets and passages of the carb.<br /> I believe the lower unit uses grease.I think I have heard it referred to as non channeling grease.<br /> You should at least check the impeller.<br />A manual of any kind will be hard to come by. A <br />West Bend or Elgin manual will work.<br /> You might try ebay, manuals appear both original and on CD.Chrysler and Force motors are decendents<br /> of West Bend.<br /> The Antique Outboard Club may be some help as<br />long as you dont ask what it is worth.<br /> www.aomci.org

 

[Hungry Jack]

Re: Help with an ELGIN

Thanks SPIKE,<br />I'll give it a try