Martin 40

[opposedtwin]

Not familiar with these motors at all, but thought I’d check this one for spark, etc

What is missing around the flywheel here? There are a bunch of screw holes but only 4 of them are for the recoil. Is there supposed to be some kind of cage or something for the pawls to engage?

What kind of magnetos do these have? I see the words “springfield” on the flywheel . Does that make these bendix/scintilla mags?

Any help is appreciated!
Thanks!!
Scott

• This topic was modified 4 years, 9 months ago by opposedtwin.
• This topic was modified 4 years, 9 months ago by opposedtwin.

[Tubs]

A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

[frankr]

If you are lucky, it may have the orange shellac coils. Those are nearly bullet proof.
The recoil ratchet cage is clearly visible on the flywheel.
You got me scratching my head, concerning the screw holes. They would be for the screws that hold the two-piece tank together. But I thought the “40” had a one-piece tank. (?) it’s too early in the morning.

[hiram1914]

The 40 has a 2-piece tank and those holes should be filled with 10-24 fillister headed bolts. Perhaps now would be a good time to disassemble the fuel tank and reseal it???

The 40 is a sweet motor, very smooth and quiet. I think you’ll enjoy it once it’s all back together again.

[Buccaneer]

Martin-40-Parts-Manual

Prepare to be boarded!

[squierka39]

I recently sold a 40, but took this pic before I did. I’m not sure but I think the screws in question hold the top and bottom of tank together.

• This reply was modified 4 years, 9 months ago by squierka39.
• This reply was modified 4 years, 9 months ago by squierka39.

[opposedtwin]

Thanks for the good replies!

So it looks like somebody was planning to take the tank apart then changed their mind and forgot to put the screws back in?

Scott

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