Topic: ’55 Firestone remote setup? – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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September 16, 2015 at 1:03 am #2554
davidk
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I picked up this very nice 1955 Firestone 16 from Jim Moffat. I’m interested in trying a remote control setup, but I’m not familiar with Scott motors of that era. I have two of the clips that go on the ends of the cables but I don’t know what the rest of the setup looks like? I can see that there must be some kind of bracket that holds the cable to the motor. What do they look like? And how do the steering cables attach? What did the period correct remote controls look like (anybody have some they would sell?)

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September 16, 2015 at 1:50 am #23974
ken-w
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These used a pair of short handled controls. One for gas and the second for shift. Have a set here somewhere try to get some pics.
September 16, 2015 at 1:58 am #23976
frankr
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here ya go—-I believe it takes two of these stacked on top of each other—

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September 16, 2015 at 2:01 am #23977
frankr
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If I remember correctly, those are Morse 33C cables, but have Scott’s own fittings on the ends. I may be in error (and probably am).
September 16, 2015 at 3:18 am #23979
jeff-register
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First,
Very nice motor!! I have been known to have a Firestone. Can’t help you though, sorry. I hear the Scott guys stock has just been sold but buyer won’t tell who he is………….yet! Wish I had a 16hp but not for me this year. Keep it up please!!
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September 16, 2015 at 10:30 am #23996
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That’s awesome, Frank! Now I know what I’m looking for.

I’m going to run over to my Firestone tire dealer today and order the parts…….except that my time machine hasn’t been working lately…….and I’m not sure we ever had a Firestone dealer here in rural Maine?

Interesting that you need two control boxes rather than one with dual controls. I have a friend who has one of those boxes but no handle.

I think this is going to be a long search. Thanks for the info, guys!
September 18, 2015 at 6:57 am #24131
david-bartlett
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David,

Great looking Firestone! I hoe the weather is good for your upcoming meet on Sunday. I would love to attend, but work schedule nailed me again. Next time.
September 18, 2015 at 1:22 pm #24143
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September 18, 2015 at 6:53 pm #24152
davidk
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Thanks for the photos, Ken. so, it looks like two boxes, but they are not exactly the same, huh? Must usually come as a pair?
September 18, 2015 at 7:08 pm #24155
frankr
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I do think the shift and throttle boxes are the same, but one is installed "upside down". That puts the long slot on top for one, short slot on top for the other one.
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