I started a new project today...for me!
1953 Martin "45".
I bought the motor off of an elderly gentlemen (big perch fisherman) for $150.00. He stated that he had owned it since the early 70's. He has not ran the motor since 2011. He stated that he has three small outboards and has always intended to get into trolling, but never got past fishing for perch. He was very nice with a well kept and organized house. He had also showed me some of his "like new" vintage fishing gear. He retired from GM years ago, and I felt very confident that this motor was well kept.
I brought the motor home, sprayed a little mix in it, and one short little pull - it ran super smooth for a few seconds. It sounds awesome!!
I have paint on order, and have worked with replacementdecales.com to make a set of decals. It runs great as is, but I still want to replace all of the ignition parts - along with general maintenance.
Parts are super hard to find so far....I may need some help.
I've already found the condensers, and the points, but I'm having zero luck on the coils. The coils work fine, but upon inspection it was clear that their plastic housings have major cracks in them. Is there a way that I can re-seal them? Liquid tape or something? I would hate to have them start shorting out.
Here is a pic of the motor, and a pic of the decals they put together for me....
1953 Martin "45".
I bought the motor off of an elderly gentlemen (big perch fisherman) for $150.00. He stated that he had owned it since the early 70's. He has not ran the motor since 2011. He stated that he has three small outboards and has always intended to get into trolling, but never got past fishing for perch. He was very nice with a well kept and organized house. He had also showed me some of his "like new" vintage fishing gear. He retired from GM years ago, and I felt very confident that this motor was well kept.
I brought the motor home, sprayed a little mix in it, and one short little pull - it ran super smooth for a few seconds. It sounds awesome!!
I have paint on order, and have worked with replacementdecales.com to make a set of decals. It runs great as is, but I still want to replace all of the ignition parts - along with general maintenance.
Parts are super hard to find so far....I may need some help.
I've already found the condensers, and the points, but I'm having zero luck on the coils. The coils work fine, but upon inspection it was clear that their plastic housings have major cracks in them. Is there a way that I can re-seal them? Liquid tape or something? I would hate to have them start shorting out.
Here is a pic of the motor, and a pic of the decals they put together for me....