ANTIQUE OMC OUTBOARD IDENTIFICATION

[keplerfan]

here is a few pics

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[keplerfan]

lower

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[kees]

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thanks
for sure, it’s the same as mine
Lightweight model 401 ( on the ID plate 401 0718 )
but what I wrote earlier, mine has the flywheel magneto.
and …..with a closer look…. , lower unit is the same but prop and water pump are different 🙄 .
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[keplerfan]

does anybody know what kind of modern battery to use with this motor?

[The Boat House]

I use these 6V 4AH sealed Battery’s .
Several brand’s to choose from.
You can find them at a battery store
if your not into eBay but the price
could be quite a bit more.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Sonic-6V … Sw3mpXKQpP

[garry-in-michigan]

You can also stack four "D" cells in a length of PVC pipe. One end is glued on, the other threaded. Of course they are not rechargeable . . . 😎

[westwind]

I guess a 4 AA holder with some rechargeable batteries would work too.

https://www.amazon.com/4AA-Battery-Hold … ery+holder

[The Boat House]

You have lots of options.
This is close to the style of battery that would
have been available when your motor was new.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RAYOVAC-918-6V … SwpqRaxAp3

[garry-in-michigan]

Double A batteries would not last very long – use 5 if rechargeable. . . 😉

[westwind]

quote Garry in Tampa:

Double A batteries would not last very long – use 5 if rechargeable. . . 😉

NIMH rechargables are about 2AH each so 8AH total for the 4, the 6V Lead Acid battery recommended is only 4AH.

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