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Steve Elkins
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Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 10:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

Hi everyone. I have what I believe to be an Elgin outboard motor. On the serial number plate it says Sears Roebuck & company. The serial # is 761.1853
I was wondering about what year this engine is and does anyone have any links to online manuals? I'm also looking for the piece that covers the carb. Otherwise seems to run good.
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Steve Elkins
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Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 10:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

I think is 7 or 7.5 hp
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Steve Elkins
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Posted on Friday, March 31, 2006 - 12:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

Found the year. Its a 1953 Elgin 2 cylinder. Any ideas on gas/oil mix? 30-1?
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bassman
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Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 01:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

Did you find a gas/oil mixture? I have what i believe is a 1956 7.5 Elgin and can't find the mixture ratio information anywhere. Judging by your serial #, i also believe yours is a 1953 7.5. Mine is 571.5970. Please update if you find a ratio. I will too.
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Steve Elkins
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Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 01:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

I do have the correct mix at home..will update tonight.
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Howtheybitin
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Posted on Sunday, April 16, 2006 - 11:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

I have a 1957 7.5 Elgin. I am in need of a new impeller for it. Any ideas where I might find one?
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Brent Knotts
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Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 10:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

I have a 1977 johnson 35hp outboard motor..and it runs good till you gas it and it acts like it is starving for gas...i put a new fuel pump on it and it still does the same thing.......i don't know what to do any answers?????
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Joel A. Toms
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Posted on Saturday, May 06, 2006 - 08:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

im seeking service manual for a elgin 2 1/2 hp model no. 571.58401 ser no. 401-38487 this motor was manufactured by west bend some where between 1946 and 1854 its water cooled any info appreciated thanks toms.j@sbcglobal.net
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Joel A. Toms
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Posted on Saturday, May 06, 2006 - 08:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

oops prvious post had incorrect yr 1946 to 1954
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Norman Labrecque
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Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 12:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

I have just acquired a 40 HP Elgin Outboard Motor manufactured by Sears Roebuck.

I do not know it's serial number. Is anyone able to advise what mixture of oil / fuel is required to run this.

Also, is there a source of manuals for same ?

Thank you.
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Dean Rodgers
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Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 12:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

I have just aquired a elgin motor and know little about it so any information would be great. mod. number 571.58561 ser. number561.19809 Information such as year of make horse power and fuel mixture. If any information is given it would be greatly appreciated!
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Dave Walters
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Posted on Thursday, August 09, 2007 - 05:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

Fuel/oil mixture is 16:1 for the old Elgins. I have a 7.5 and need an idle screw and retining nut for my tillotson md109a carb. Or if possible replace the carb if someone has one. The # on mine is C571.597561. Can't find any info on this one. Most info can be found at the Elgin web site or the Antique Motorboat website. Parts are hard to find but try www.laingsoutboards.com for difficult to find parts.
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Bruce Elander
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Posted on Friday, August 10, 2007 - 05:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

I have a 12hp 1957 elgin. I'm looking for a (11 tooth) pinion gear for the pull start. Anyone have any ideas where I might find one? Thanks
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Greg Marchand
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Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 04:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

looking for an elgin water pump impeller for a 7.5hp 1954 model number 571.58772 serial no. 772 22614 thanks, Greg
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Brian Watkiins
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Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 09:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

HI, I have a old elgin out board i just got.It is a 7.5 horse and the serial numbers are 761.4940 does anyone have any information on what year it is,what is the gas mix and is it water cooled or not. Thanks for the help Brian!
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John Owens
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Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 12:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

Hi I have an Elgin outboard Model #571.58761 from Sears Roebuck is 16:1 gas ratio the proper ratio for this motor
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Graham Lamb
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Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 12:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

What a mess of posts - most times you will get better answers (or answers at all) by starting a new discussion.

John (last thread) wrt your Elgin outboard, which is a 1953, twin, 7.5 built by Westbend.

Many of these small engines ran at either 24:1 or 16:1 (16:1 most notably on the Tecumseh built engines).

If the original sticker stating the mix is gone running at 16:1 won't hurt. If you find that your plugs get overly oil fouled, switch to 24:1 and keep an eye on them.

You should mix regular unleaded with 2 cycle engine oil (such as used with chainsaws/lawnmowers) - NOT Marine 2 cycle oil...

Others here should repost under "new discussion" if your questions go unanswered.

Additionally, a good source for manuals and some parts on these old/discontinued outboards is www.discount-marine-parts.com
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Joe Downing
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Posted on Monday, September 03, 2007 - 02:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

I have two Elgin 12 Hp outboards sn61601210 on one. both are in running condition. please contact me if you are interested.
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Tom Kargus
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Posted on Friday, September 28, 2007 - 07:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

I was surfing the net looking for info on my 1947 Elgin Model 571.58301, 1.25 Hp outboard.
I found a website that stated most engines in that era use 1/2 to 3/4 pint of oil (TCW-3) per gallon.
It also stated that most would also use a Champion J11C spark plug. I don't know if this thread is active but I thought I would throw that out there.
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Graham Lamb
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Posted on Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 10:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

Tom, most of these little engines will run fine at a mix of 24:1, but not with marine TCW3 oil.

The air-cooled motors should use regular 2 cycle oil (such as used with chainsaws/lawnmowers).

Some recommdations have come from Tecumseh, a prolific builder, that a mix of 16:1 also could be in order and in fact some motors even have a sticker on them with the 16:1 mix ratio.

Your model was built by West Bend, exclusively for Sears. Sorry, can't help you with a plug listing, I don't have recommedations for West Bend's in my pile of junk, however, the J11C is a common small engine plug, still very much available...
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Graham Lamb
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Posted on Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 10:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

Sorry Tom, early in the morning for me - should have read 16:1 above, not 18:1....
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bjmullins
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Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 04:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

To be clear, I think you should only use the TC chainsaw weedwhacker etc 2 stroke oil in the aircooled engines. Water cooled Elgins should use modern TCW-3 Marine 2 stroke oils.

http://www.elginoutboards.org/elgin1946to54.htm
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dogdays
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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 08:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

can anyone tell me gas mixture to the scott mccoullough outboard 1 or 2 hp made by sears tim
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Graham Lamb
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Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 09:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

24:1 using regular unleaded gas (86 or 87 octane) and normal 2 cycle motor oil, such as used with lawnmowers or chainsaws - not TCW-3 rated Marine oil - it's too thin for air cooled motors...
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Wendy Highsmith
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Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 01:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

In cleaning out my parents garage, I came across a Sears Elgin outboard motor - Model #571.58401 (manufactured around 1947-1951). Any ideas how much it's worth - and, what would you suggest is the best way to try and sell it?
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Graham Lamb
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Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 08:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

Wendy you have your dates correct for sure. It's a little single cylinder 2.5 horse built for Sears by Westbend (who now produces kitchen appliances).

Value? Not much. There is literally thousands of these 1940/50/60-something little air cooled motors out there.

If it was in it's original box, never fired up etc etc it may be worth a few hundred bucks to a collector. As a used motor you would be lucky to get 50 bucks for it - and that's only if it's running.

Put it on Ebay and let the "market" determine what it is worth.

It's greatest value would be if you could use it yourself.....
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Wendy Highsmith
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Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 11:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

Thanks for your prompt response. Now I have to decide.

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