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  • #316089
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      I bought the subject motor at Tomahawk several years ago,
      even though it was missing the gearcase, driveshaft, etc.,
      and froze up, just because I’d never seen one in person.

      This was a “full” gear-shift model, and I’m guessing they had
      troubles with the gearcases. I saw one listed on an old auction,
      and it was also missing the gearcase!

      I took it off the rack a couple of days ago, just to see if it would
      have the same carb as a 46-47 Champion Blue Ribbon 4.2 hp
      that I’m having issues with. It does not.

      Anyway, the bottom piston was slightly frozen, and I got it
      loose, but I was surprised to see it’s missing one of the piston
      rings.
      Anyone have a parts manual for this G3LGS model that would show
      the piston ring part number? The rings are 1-7/8″ x .093 thick.

      Thanks.

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      #316100
      JOHN D.
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        I have a 53 Voyager 5.5 (VL-GS). I think the rings can be bought at Otto,s engine works (ringspacers.com). You may have to file to clear the keeper pin. I may have some parts for your gearbox. The impeller, I adapted from a Honda impeller. I will scan the manual sometime tonight or tomorrow.

        #316106
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          I have a 53 Voyager 5.5 (VL-GS). I think the rings can be bought at Otto,s engine works (ringspacers.com). You may have to file to clear the keeper pin. I may have some parts for your gearbox. The impeller, I adapted from a Honda impeller. I will scan the manual sometime tonight or tomorrow.

          Thanks John!

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          #316109
          JOHN D.
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            I found the manual for the V3lgs. I will scan them tonight.

            #316141
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              I found the manual for the V3lgs. I will scan them tonight.

              Wonderful, Thanks!

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