1950 5 hp Firestone 10-A-73 Cowling questions

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  • Buccaneer

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    #1567

    On my 1950 5 hp Firestone’s cowling, there is a hole in the front
    that I believe the gas tank shut off valve protrudes from, but
    I don’t see how the valve mounted any where to keep it from flopping
    around. The original fuel hose to the valve was replace before I got
    it with a piece of rubber fuel line, so perhaps the mounting was lost
    at that time.

    Fuel Shut-off goes here?
    http://grayhitandmiss.com/Outboards/cowling1.jpg

    Also, I presume I’m missing a spark plug access panel / rear part of the
    starboard cowling.
    Anyone have photos of what it looked like?
    The Scott manual was of no help……. appears to be lots of differences
    between the Firestone and Scott 5 hp in 1950.

    Spark Plug Access Cowling Piece?
    http://grayhitandmiss.com/Outboards/cowling2.jpg

    Thanks for any photos or your photographic memories!
    Buccaneer

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    jim-moffatt

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    #16624

    In 1950 all Scot built motors used copper tubing and brass fittings for fuel lines. The shutoff valve was behind the access hole it MAY have had a knob like the 2 above it but I am not sure.

    The rear starboard cover was a cast piece similar to the other covers. Many of them are missing.


    retiredoz

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    #16628

    What are the casting numbers on the inside of the cowls ?


    Buccaneer

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    #16630

    I suppose if it were all brass tubing the shut off valve may be
    rigid enough to stick thru the cowling and stay in place.
    Will have to study that thought closer.
    I will check the casting numbers tomorrow…… garage all
    locked up for tonight!
    Thanks for the replies!

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    wiscoboater


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    #16632

    Buc, I sent you a PM


    jnjvan

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    #16669

    I may have the spark plug cover piece that you need. Will check this evening.

    John Van


    Buccaneer

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    #16681

    John,
    I already received an offer for a cover piece and a couple of other parts,
    but will keep your in mind just in case. Thanks, Bucc

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