Identify Neptune motor

[bill-m]

Hi all, A friend of mine found this motor in an antique shop. It is a Neptune made by the Muncie Gear Works. I know nothing about this motor. I can barely make out the serial number but appears to be D620 C and the model number is possibly WOL? Could anyone tell me the year and horsepower of this motor. I would also like to know if this is the original color and parts available. The motor looks like it may have had some restoration but I am not sure. My friend says it does turn over.The store is asking $175.00 for it. The motor is in California and I am in Wyoming. If it is anything worth buying my friend could bring it out with him when he returns to Wyoming thus saving me shipping cost. Any information would be greatly appreciated.Thanks

[RICHARD A. WHITE]

That is a WC1 if memory serves..

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[Buccaneer]

========= 1961 – 1969 Model Year =========
1961 -1969 WC-1 Neptune
1 Cyl; B&S 1-9/16″ X 1-1/2″; P. Disp. 2.87; HP 1.7@ 3000; Prop. dia. & pitch 6″ X 5″ 2 Bl;
C. P. Gap .020; S. P. Gap .025; Shear Pin 5/32″ X 1″, brass: Wt. 17 lb: Oil 2/3 pt. SAE-30 per Gal:
Fuel cap. 2 pts; Run time full tank 1-1/3 hr.; Water Cooled; Rope starter; 1/2 shroud;
Square Fuel tank ;brass rope sheave marked as Muncie,IN manufacture; perhaps old stock being used???

Prepare to be boarded!

[kerry]

Since our data ends at 1969 and they were made well into the 1980’s, possibly a newer-than-1969 motor?

If you have too many, AND not enough, you're a collector.

[Buccaneer]

1936-37       OB-11, 12, 
1938            2A38             
1939            2A39, 10A2 
1940            10A1, 10A2, 11B2 
1941            10A2, 11A2, 11B2 
1946            11A2, 11B2, 14B2
1947            17A1, 17B1, 17B2 
1948-55       A1, A2, AA1, AA2, B1 
1956            AA1
1957            AA1-A
1961-69      WC-1
1970            500
1978            700
1980-86       800, 800B, Mighty Mite III

Prepare to be boarded!

[kerry]

Thank you for the extra data.

If you have too many, AND not enough, you're a collector.

[auldscott]

Not sure about original color – would need decals for full restore if orig color was gold. If the skeg is not broken, if the motor has compression, and the tank isn’t rusty, I’d offer $125 and be OK with $150. That’s a little high but they’re cool little motors. Could not tell whether the front faceplate was OK and the main jet needle knob/lever was OK. If not, count on spending another few bucks.

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