8.5 hp fleetwin

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February 19, 2020 at 9:27 pm #195436
muddog2
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I have a 1939 Elto Fleetwin and am looking for decals for it. Anyone know where I can get them?
Thanks, Robert
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February 20, 2020 at 10:05 am #195449
The Boat House
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February 20, 2020 at 11:00 pm #195514
muddog2
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Please share any info. iI am new to these old beauties. One thing I need to know is I need to hook the cable from the throttle to the carb .Seems like I got one motor and got it running (1926 Johnson AB25). Next thing I knew I was bringing 5 more motors home. 1923 Elto Ruddertwin, 1929 Johnson J-25, 1939 Elto Fleetwin, 1947 Evinrude Ranger, and a 50’s Phantom Trolling motor..
Thanks, Robert
February 21, 2020 at 10:49 am #195528
lyks2tinkr
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I have the same motor In nice original condition with a very worn but readable decal.
I have yet to run it. They were rated at 8.5 hp and from what I’m told live up to the rating plus some.

Max amount of old motors formula
N + 1
N = current number of motors:-)
February 21, 2020 at 11:16 am #195529
The Boat House
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February 21, 2020 at 12:56 pm #195536
Buccaneer
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Tubs, That motor runs really smooth for an “Oldtimer”!

Prepare to be boarded!
February 21, 2020 at 3:53 pm #195540
bobw
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Every time I see one of these old motors like this running, I think I need to get away from my love affair with the mid-50s OMC motors and go further back in time and resurrect something like this one. Great motor Tubs and kudos for sharing your many tips.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."
March 1, 2020 at 10:00 am #196308
muddog2
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I am missing the piece that holds the cable. Any available here?
Thanks, Robert
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