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    runpet
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      Just obtained a 1936/37 single cylinder. Can’t find ser#, no tags or plates I could see. In pretty good shape. No dings on the fuel/oil tanks. 2 small dents on front cover. Missing oil tank cap, pull start plate(have the flywheel)and carb adjust nob. I think that is it. Once I get into it and clean it I’ll know more. I don’t want to polish the aluminum to a mirror finish unless they were sold that way. I like stuff original. Need a source for decals, parts and manual or diagram. I have the patent info so that might help too. Thanks

      Dick

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      Tubs
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        A "Boat House Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

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        #211366
        runpet
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          Thanks Tubs, I’m going back to the basement tomorrow where I found this motor. That plate would be very important for my restoration.

          Dick

          #211367
          davidk
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            #211370
            Tubs
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              A "Boat House Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

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              #211371
              runpet
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                That’s what I need. Thanks. Hopefully it is still there.

                Dick

                #211376
                runpet
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                  Thanks Tubs, now that I see what it is supposed to look like I did see that red pull start plate but didn’t recognize it as belonging to my motor. I get it tomorrow. That will make the restoration easier.

                  Thanks,

                  Dick

                  #211400
                  Tubs
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                    A "Boat House Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

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                    #211403
                    runpet
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                      I think my spark plug wire, plug and coil have been replaced. My plug is a Allstate 43-8. Looks in good shape though.Wire is black. With different connector. Points are shot. As is the condenser I would think. I get the feeling that mixture screw cap might be hard to find.
                      I grew up in Hartford, Wi. where Kissel was located. I remember playing around the factory as a kid in the 1950’s. I had a bunch of the blueprints for Kissel Kars at one time. There is now a automotive museum in Hartford and I think I remember seeing Water Witch motors there. I hoping they have original literature from 1936. Another excuse to go back to Hartford and visit my 97 yr old mother.

                      And thanks to everybody who has responded to my query.

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                      Tubs
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                        A "Boat House Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

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