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  • April 12, 2016 at 11:21 am #4029
    gelo
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      ❓ have a champion I am getting ready to work on to get running anybody tell me the year and more information by this model number that I will send a pic of any information much appreciated thank happy tinkering :mrgreen:

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      April 12, 2016 at 1:21 pm #34725
      skeg
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        What you have is a 2.9 HP Single made in 1938. Nice little motors. A little loud because of above water exhaust. Tanks were nickle plated. Flywheel and sheave were polished, and the rest of the motor was painted in dull aluminum. You can get decals and grips for these as well. Made by Scott-Atwater Manufacturing in Minneapolis MN for Champion Motors which was owned by Earl Dumont.

        Hope this helps.

        Kevin

        April 12, 2016 at 2:41 pm #34730
        gelo
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          😀 thanks Kevin great information can you tell me what to expect as far as ignition components ( availability for cross-referencing )water pump components and the gearcase lubrication also any carburetor tips will be helpful thanks in advance 😛

          April 12, 2016 at 3:18 pm #34731
          skeg
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            Hi
            You will need to pull the flywheel to get at the ignition. Inside you will find a coil, condenser, and a set of points. Plug should be a modern equivalent to a Champion J-15 and gap set at .027. Points should be cleaned and set at .018. Condenser could possibly be obtained from Doug Penn who is a member of the club and is in the directory and on the site. Probably need a new spark wire lead. This can be obtained via the club listings or by contacting Brillman Company. Gearcase lube should be Lubriplate 105 or John Deere Corn Head Grease. Pump used a brass plunger vs. an impeller. Make sure it is pushing water out the pee hole at the bottom corner of the exhaust housing. There are several suppliers for Decals. I like Decals from Dixie Hammock for the champs but others are available. Carb should be a Tillotson MS-85C. Simple carb that will probably need to have the cork float resealed. As far as adjustments go I would contact Harry Nicholson who is a club member (in the directory) and purchase a copy of his Champion Pre-War Guide 2015. This has all the info you need regarding the carbs adjustments plus a whole bunch more re fuel mix,models, parts, etc. Very inexpensive if he has any copies left.
            Hope this helps,

            Kevin

            April 12, 2016 at 3:40 pm #34733
            gelo
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              Thanks that is a great wealth of information that I have me on my way! Very much appreciated 😀

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