stringtyer
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While at my Mom's house, I found a 1951 Elgin 2.5 hp outboard that my dad and I used to use when we rented a boat at Bull's Place in Swansboro in the late 50's through mid-60's. It has been sitting under a shed for at least 45 years but I figured, what the heck, I'd have a go at getting it running again.
I spent about 6 weeks spraying penetrating oil into the cylinder and tapping it with a rubber mallet each time I passed by. Finally got it completely apart (breaking off only 1 bolt). All looks good - including the roller bearing - except the impeller. The information I have about the original impeller shows an interesting configuration that is missing from my motor. The impeller in my motor is a small diameter rib style but is completely rotted away.
Does anyone have any idea as to where I can find a replacement impeller? If I can find one, that will be great. If not, I'll likely have a bunch of clean, fresh primed parts for sale.
I spent about 6 weeks spraying penetrating oil into the cylinder and tapping it with a rubber mallet each time I passed by. Finally got it completely apart (breaking off only 1 bolt). All looks good - including the roller bearing - except the impeller. The information I have about the original impeller shows an interesting configuration that is missing from my motor. The impeller in my motor is a small diameter rib style but is completely rotted away.
Does anyone have any idea as to where I can find a replacement impeller? If I can find one, that will be great. If not, I'll likely have a bunch of clean, fresh primed parts for sale.