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That ebay crank looks to be in really good condition – nice find.
I had asked around a little with out any luck. I don’t buy much used stuff of eBay but it was cheap enough that I thought it was worth the gamble. Fell lucky to get it.
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
I have replaced the crankshaft, and got the updated clutch cable kit. Tested the condensers and they read in the shorted scale on the Merc-O-T. Flip-flopped on using caps but I really don’t know enough, so decided to see what I could come up with as far as condensers. Ended up using condensers from the same type of ignition the coils come from. Using a sanding drum on my (1970’s) dremel, I open up the hole that they drop into a little. I no longer had a place to connect the wires so I drilled and taped a hole in the laments for a insulated plug I made from some plastic rod. Video Link – https://youtu.be/SIlvtFSuC4Y?si=x3DHHGsv0HOTOprF
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
The style of condenser, for this magneto, is no longer available. Its found on other motors besides this Martin. I believe Elgin is one. While I have to admit to some showing off, my intent to offer an option that can be done with tools most would have, or can reasonably afford to buy. (Boathouse Repair) It could lead to someone posting and improvement or something completely different that is easier. Now that its done there is something I would do a little differently if I have a need to do another. Got to keep em running as long as we can. I plan to get this on You Tube sometime but I much rather be working on a motor than a computer.
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
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