West bend 18hp Elgin 1959

[Vintage Boat Guy]

Hi I'm wondering if its possible to hook up a set of remote controls on a 1959 Elgin made by West bend, would a pair from a chrysler work?

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Probably not,.... Are there any control attachment points on the motor,..??

Post some pictures,.... a '59 Elgin ain't all that common,....

 

[Vintage Boat Guy]

Here is the Elgin 18hp which is built by West Bend

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Ya gotta look under the hood for control attachment points,.....

But, like I said, I'm doubtin' yer gonna find any,.... To old, 'n to smalla horsepower,....

 

[jbcurt00]

Yep ^^^ for throttle and F-N-R control is probably on the other side of the motor from the 1 pix you posted.

It does look like there is a bump and a hole in the center of the hoop carry handle above the transom clamps. That is probably for attachment to remote helm steering. Doesnt look like its the same as vintage OMC so not sure what its steering bracket/pulley setup looks like.

 

[Vintage Boat Guy]

Here is a front view. It looks like it has an entry hole for throttle controls or something.

 

[jbcurt00]

1960 18hp or 1959 16hp?

http://www.elginoutboard.com/technical-data/west-bend-motor-list/
Model HP Year

16911 16 1959 16912 16 1959 18001 18 1960 18011 18 1960

 

[Vintage Boat Guy]

I'm thinking it must be a 1960 model as its definitely a 18hp. Thanks for the help