Topic: Electrol trolling motor – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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August 21, 2018 at 3:34 pm #10922
davidk
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I got this Electrol trolling motor. Runs, despite the sketchy wires. There’s no ID plate that I can see. Anyone know the year? Any suggestions on replacement wire? There must be some cloth covered wire that people use to redo old lamps and fans?

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August 21, 2018 at 3:42 pm #81535
davidk
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More photos…do you suppose the holes at back are for remote steering? How do I know which wire is positive? Anyone know where I can find a racing prop for this? 😀

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August 21, 2018 at 10:22 pm #81555
jcrigan
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Brillman sells cloth covered wire.
August 22, 2018 at 1:44 am #81563
mercuryman
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I got one just like yours in June I believe its about 1947. Did you take the top cover off mine had name plate on the motor frame.
August 22, 2018 at 10:36 am #81579
davidk
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quote mercuryman:

I got one just like yours in June I believe its about 1947. Did you take the top cover off mine had name plate on the motor frame.

I did take the cover off but the plate was missing. I think 1947 is about right.
August 22, 2018 at 10:37 am #81580
davidk
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quote John C:

Brillman sells cloth covered wire.

Thanks, I’ll check that out.
August 22, 2018 at 10:39 am #81581
david-bartlett
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Forget the Speed prop, just get more batteries!
August 22, 2018 at 12:11 pm #81585
Buccaneer
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There are antique electrical supply companies with heavier cloth
covered wire for restoring old lamps, etc.
I get an email occasionally from one that I bought from in the past.
If I get another, I’ll post the name.

Prepare to be boarded!
August 22, 2018 at 7:05 pm #81601
davidk
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quote david bartlett:

Forget the Speed prop, just get more batteries!

Are you suggesting I go for endurance rather than speed?
August 22, 2018 at 7:08 pm #81602
davidk
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quote Buccaneer:

There are antique electrical supply companies with heavier cloth
covered wire for restoring old lamps, etc.
I get an email occasionally from one that I bought from in the past.
If I get another, I’ll post the name.

I did a search on this and realized that the chord for lamps and fans would have two wires wrapped by cloth. I think I want two separate wires: one lead for positive and one lead for negative. Is cloth covered spark plug wire an option? I like that it’s encased in rubber and then covered with cloth, which is what the original wires look like. I see that Brillman carries this.
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