Topic: Bendix Outboard EX-2 ?? – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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August 21, 2022 at 5:43 pm #264666
seakaye12
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Hello All,

A few years ago I bought a box of Bendix Eclipse parts at the Constantine meet. It’s sat in the garage until today when I looked through it and noticed that the parts were for a Bendix Model EX-2.

What is an EX-2? I have never heard of an Eclipse Model labeled as such. See the Pic of the tag….and another of the Bendix Models.

Anyone know what an EX-2 is?

Thanks!
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August 21, 2022 at 7:31 pm #264673
Mumbles
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No serial number so it might be an experimental model, 2nd attempt?
August 21, 2022 at 7:46 pm #264675
george-emmanuel
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What is the model # for the trolling motor?

George
August 21, 2022 at 9:27 pm #264688
seakaye12
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george-emmanuel wrote:

What is the model # for the trolling motor?

George

Sorry George I don’t understand the question. The only Model # is the EX-2. As Mumbles pointed out there is no serial number; at least not on the tag.
August 21, 2022 at 9:42 pm #264698
The Boat House
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My guess would be similar to Mumbles. It was #2
of a group of motors that were used in some
fashion to discover any issues before going into
production.
Tubs.
August 22, 2022 at 8:54 pm #264758
george-emmanuel
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What I was asking is, what is the model number for the trolling motor Bendix made? Is it possible, and I don’t have any records of models, that the EX-2 tag came off a trolling motor? The electric Bendix is scarce, and I’ve yet to see one in person.

George
August 22, 2022 at 9:58 pm #264762
Buccaneer
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Speaking of Bendix prototypes, here’s an article I had filed away……

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August 22, 2022 at 9:59 pm #264765
Buccaneer
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Here’s a photo of someone’s Bendix electric.
I don’t see any brass data tag visible.

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August 23, 2022 at 1:06 pm #264801
joecb
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It’s looking like “Bucc” may have hit gold on this one. Peter Hunn in ” The old Outboard Book” also talks about an experimental four cylinder Bendix, vintage 1938.. only one was known to have been built to completion. Maybe “EX – 2” was going to be the second one? Any other unusual parts in the box of Bendix goodies?

Joe B
August 23, 2022 at 7:21 pm #264817
bkrsdoz
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Well, I’ve had this little Bendix Electric for a few years. It has what looks like a factory accessory weed guard on it. It is missing the connection harness and battery clamps. I thought I would post a few photos. There is no brass tag or other info on it other than the castings on the top switch cover, and the transom mount.
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