Elgin 1.25hp info

[outboardboy3]

Just picked up this Elgin 1.25hp today. I payed $75, just because I’ve always wanted one. Does anyone have any info on it? Thanks.

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[frankr]

http://www.yankeeaomci.org/feature_outboard-2.htm

[leeinnh]

http://www.oddjobmotors.com/elgin.htm

nice guy. scroll down on the site to the 1.25. There is a copy of the owners manual that one can
print out. I have 4 of these now. they are very fun, reliable, cute, well made motors.
and they seem more like 2 hp .

[auldscott]

Sweet running motors, and that one looks pretty good. Even has the front carburetor cover!

One of mine needed a top main bearing and a seal, both of which are available (although not from Sears!) It will become one of your favorites, I think.

If you pull off the carburetor bowl, unscrew the main needle first. You’ll see why once it’s apart. Easy to bend the needle if you don’t!

[Doug Wilson]

Great running little motors clean the points and carb, flush out the tank probably will start right up. The Carolina’s chapter has bunch of people that put 6 on a boat last year.

Doug

how is it motors multiply when the garage lights get
turned off?

[outboardboy3]

Awesome! Thanks everyone! One more question I’ve seen people recommend two different spark plugs, a Champion J8 or a Champion J11C. Which would y’all recommend?

[Buccaneer]

The manual say C-13 Cross Country Spark Plug.
Guessing that was a brand sold by Sears at the time.
Good luck in cross referencing it!

Prepare to be boarded!

[david-bartlett]

quote Buccaneer:

The manual say C-13 Cross Country Spark Plug.
Guessing that was a brand sold by Sears at the time.
Good luck in cross referencing it!

Buc,

I think you are correct. I have one in my Water Witch also.

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