MAC 3 issues (was Help with Identification)

[chrismayers]

Can anyone help with identification of this outboard engine please?

I hope that i have attached the image!!!


If not i will try another way.

 

[Lion hunter]

Re: Help with Identification

Re: Help with Identification

Is that an outboard or post hole auger? lol. I have no idea, never seen on like that.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Help with Identification

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Post some numbers off the motor...looks like an old Clinton or Eska...definitely air-cooled...they make great trotline anchors.

 

[chrismayers]

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These numbers are on a small Ali plate.

no2867995

reg no 1518513 F A

TA 636/ FAA 12

 

[mat_man22]

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Re: Help with Identification

Looks like a Mac 3:
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=220140

http://img234.imageshack.us/i/1000217eb0.jpg/

 

[chrismayers]

Re: Help with Identification

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Thanks for all the help - It seems like it is now identified.

I can't find much info on the net about this little outboard though!!

There is no spark being generated so thit is the first thing to overcome.

I am guessing that the coil is faulty.

If any one has any knowledge or can offer any help that would be great.

I intend to get the motor running and do a full restoration on this outboard.

As there is little info around i can only guess that they are pretty rare nowerdays.

Keep any help coming as this is my first outboard and i cant wait to get going

 

[mat_man22]

Re: MAC 3 issues (was Help with Identification)

Looks like a Tecumseh powerhead. My Sears 3 hp outboard has a numbered tag here (See large photo):

 

[steelespike]

Re: MAC 3 issues (was Help with Identification)

It asppears the Clinton and Eska use ther same leg and carry handle.The clinton seems to have two bolts attaching the carry handle the Eska 3.
The clinton has a flattened recoil housing.Yours seems to stand taller.
Eska uses a Tecumseh power head that has a Tecumseh carb.Most Clintons use Tillotson MT carb with the float on edge at the side of the carb other carbs have typical float bowl under the carb.Tecumseh carb may be diaphram or float with the float under the carb.

 

[mat_man22]

Re: MAC 3 issues (was Help with Identification)

A fellow in this newsletter has a Mac 3 and may have some info:

http://www.eastlondoninventorsclub.com/inventor_newsletters/ELIC_Newsletter_Nov_2005.pdf

 

[chrismayers]

Re: MAC 3 issues (was Help with Identification)

Well - I got the electrics checked out and the condenser was the issue.

New condencer and hey presto it's a runner.

It is a bit rough at the moment but with a little fine tuning i hope to get it singing like a bird.

Fingers crossed.

 

[chrismayers]

Re: MAC 3 issues (was Help with Identification)

A quick video of it running!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57SqqyopjbY

I could really dowith some help with reg's to timing this engine.

I have no details of the correct possitions and i think i am lucky to get it running.

The ignition advances and retards with the throttel.

If any one can explain how to set up the timing i would be over the moon as i don't want to do any harm to the engine as it is now running.

There must be a proceedure but i can't find it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[steelespike]

Re: MAC 3 issues (was Help with Identification)

Try the library for an aftermarket manual.
Personally I would leave well enough alone.
If the timing was off it sure wouldn't be purring along so well.
These rascals are really finicky.Responding differently almost everytime you try to run them.If you have a good runner treat it kindly and enjoy it.

 

[mat_man22]

Re: MAC 3 issues (was Help with Identification)

Looks like a Tecumseh powerhead. My Sears 3 hp outboard has a numbered tag here (See large photo):

Did you ever find the number on this tag?