Topic: 1942 Champion Electra twin, 7 hp – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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December 22, 2022 at 9:40 am #270181
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As I was perusing my Champion folder files, I found this photo named
“1942 Champion Electra Twin, 7 hp”.
I have no idea who’s motor, or where I got the photo, but I don’t remember
ever seeing this model.
Why is it so named “Electra”?
I doubt seriously if it’s electric start, and I see no electrical “plug in” for
a light, etc.

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December 22, 2022 at 10:35 am #270183
dave-bernard
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I don’t see a rewind either.
December 22, 2022 at 11:08 am #270184
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Those are so cool. I would love to have one. The recoil is under the powerhead…..below the handle you see there.

Wait until you see the magneto!

I puzzled over their choice of name as well. Nothing “electrical” about it. Magneto ignition although an unusual design.
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December 22, 2022 at 12:10 pm #270190
Tubs
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Was only offered for sale on the Tuesday
after the first Monday in November?
Tubs

A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
December 22, 2022 at 12:56 pm #270191
frankr
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I’d wager a guess that WWII put a slight hitch in their get-along.
December 22, 2022 at 1:25 pm #270194
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It’s one of those “odd ball” motors that I wouldn’t mind having.
I did work on one Champion that had the rewind below the powerhead……
it was a strange setup, and probably not very popular…….. especially when
it broke!

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December 22, 2022 at 7:24 pm #270214
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The WICO magneto that is used is named the FW6 ½-1418. There is only one coil, one set of points and one condensor that alternately fires both cylinders. Johnson employed a similar design in their LT, DT, and AT models. Inside the flywheel there are two sets of magnets and a bakelite disk with a brass sector that fires one cylinder but grounds the other.
December 22, 2022 at 9:49 pm #270220
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It was their first alternate firing twin. Made in ’41 & ’42. Models 3G & 3H.
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December 23, 2022 at 9:40 am #270230
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That magneto is strange indeed. I have worked on the Johnson version,
but was not a fan!

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December 24, 2022 at 11:24 am #270270
need2fish
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I believe the model is called Electra after the goddess of the storm clouds.

Perhaps it produced more blue smoke than other motors 🙂
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