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    Aidan Smith
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      Working on a slow restoration, a 1931 OMC Lightweight with a Battery ignition.

      This would be my first somewhat functional battery motor.

      The timer is complete, it clicks, and turns over well. About 90 PSI in both cylinders.

      The coil, however, is a totally different story. It is brittle, and the wires are basically nonexistent.

      Would someone be able to fix this if I mailed it to them?

      I haven’t seen too much about these motors online, so if anyone knows more information about them, any would be greatly appreciated!

      Thanks!

       

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      "Shells sink, dreams float. Life's good on our boat."
      1921 Elto Light Twin F
      1950 Mercury KF-7
      1951 Mercury KG-7
      1959 Mercury Mark 6A

      #301442
      Tubs
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        Here are a couple links on how to repair your coil    

        https://youtu.be/e2vxDqF_OEU?si=knymV5fUjox2cb4T

        https://youtu.be/xwbTlC1xIlA?si=kBQ9-yRbj8jurPRm

        A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

        #301450
        RICHARD A. WHITE
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          Lifetime Member

          I make 3d printed coil housings that would allow you to run the motor, and IF you decide to display your motor as original, you can just use the original coil to show…

          http://www.richardsoutboardtools.com
          classicomctools@gmail.com

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          #301452
          Aidan Smith
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            US Junior Member

            I’d love to get it running. Where do you have them?

            "Shells sink, dreams float. Life's good on our boat."
            1921 Elto Light Twin F
            1950 Mercury KF-7
            1951 Mercury KG-7
            1959 Mercury Mark 6A

            #301453
            RICHARD A. WHITE
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              Lifetime Member

              Send me a PM.

              I do not sell enough to put on the website, besides yours is not the same as an Elto, but I can fix that pretty easy.

               

              Lets talk..

               

               

              http://www.richardsoutboardtools.com
              classicomctools@gmail.com

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