Elto parts pile

[davidk]

I have a pile of parts that look like much of an Elto Ruddertwin. I think I have a mix here, from earlier and later motors. The fuel tank has been identified as a 1922-24. The timer is marked “1926 Super G.” The rudders are hollow, which, I gather, means they are later. Powerhead seems to roll over nicely. I know I’m missing a coil. Anyway to date the powerhead? Is there enough there to put something together?

[davidk]

[Tom]

David,

It looks like you have an A or C flywheel and tank, but the powerhead has G cylinders. The G cylinders were larger than the earlier ones and have a funky bypass configuration unique to that model.)

If the tag on the timer is correct, it looks like you need a G flywheel, a G tank, and a timer strap to make smoke.

T

[wbeaton]

Photos of the side of the mid section would help. I would say the motor is a 1924-25 model C. I will go further and say i think it’s a 1925 model C that had the fuel tank replaced and re-decaled as a 1925. 1924-25 tanks have round corners and 1921 has the fuel filler up front. That makes the tank 1922-23. The tank decal is 1925 only in-spite of what you see on the decal provider websites. 1925 was the first year for the 2 hole ELTO script transom screws, which it appears this motor has.

Wayne
Upper Canada Chapter

uccaomci.com

[wbeaton]

Guess I answered before you finished posting photos. The transom bracket looks like a model C/D. The carb is 1926 or newer. Midsection is model A or C. The tank could be a 1923 model A. I think you have a big collection of bits from several motors.

I’m not as well versed on the 1926 and later light twins. I think the exhaust of the larger model G won’t fit the model C midsection. The bracket that holds the rudder and water tubes is a different shape on the 1926 and newer motors. It’s more of a crest shape than yours. I couldn’t tell you if it’s a model G powerhead, but the rest appears earlier IMO. I could easily be wrong.

Wayne
Upper Canada Chapter

uccaomci.com

• This reply was modified 4 years, 3 months ago by wbeaton.

[The Boat House]

[davidk]

Thanks for the input, everyone. I think I may be able to build a turducken from this pile : )

[wbeaton]

Agreed. It is a good pile of desirable parts. It even has the exhaust cut out, which is often missing. Check the flywheel for cracks around the hub. They frequently crack from improper torque.

Wayne
Upper Canada Chapter

uccaomci.com

[davidk]

I don’t see any cracks on the flywheel. Good to know to watch for that.

[wbeaton]

Flywheel looks good.

Wayne
Upper Canada Chapter

uccaomci.com

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