Old motor

[labrador-guy]

I was cruising the net and came across this old outboard motor. Looks like one of those dark side motors, maybe. A ton of work to get it back in shape for sure. Anybody know what it is?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ANTIQUE … aj&vxp=mtr

dale

[twostroke]

I *think* it’s an old Firestone built by Scott-Atwater. I’ve got one that awfully similar.
DISCLAIMER: A lot of the time, when I think, I screw up…

Jim

I say "pardon me" a lot. I had a 20H, then raced open mod sleds.

[retiredoz]

I agree. The four-bolt head dates it to ’46 . Most other parts interchange with later Scott/Firestone etc singles, maybe even into the ’60s.

[garry-in-michigan]

I agree – Firestone by Scott Atwater . . . 😀

[Mumbles]

The newer models had lower cowlings added.

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[labrador-guy]

Thanks guys, the gear case shows a left hand twist in the propeller. That is usually a Mercury thing! Had me puzzled! Maybe it is an early motor change. Defiantly NOT mercury and a lot of work to bring her back to glory.

thanks again you guys are the best
dale

[frankr]

I think that is a pre-war Scott-Atwater built Champion. Yes sold thru Firestone. Notice the Champion style lower unit and funky cast gas tank. Very different than post-war Scott/Firestones.
Offhand, I’d say it is pretty rare (??)

EDIT: The history of it can be read in the Old Outboard Book, listed under Champion.

[frankr]

Not an exact match, but you can see the resemblance here:

[skeg]

It is a Champion S1G

[frankr]

quote Skeg2:

It is a Champion S1G

Still close, but not quite. Wrong midsection. Keep looking, we’ll find it yet.

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