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Robert Henderson
Visitor
| Posted on Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 05:30 pm: |
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I moved into a house and in the garage there was a marine engine. After looking at it i found that on it it said "kermath" on it. It also says " 12hp 4 cycle 4 cyl marine engine". Can anyone help me to get some info on it. |
andrew
Moderator Username: andrew
Post Number: 1217 Registered: 11-2001
| Posted on Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 06:34 pm: |
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Robert, Does it state any "model number" or "model name" on the nameplate? |
Robert henderson
Visitor
| Posted on Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 06:43 pm: |
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on the plate thats on it it just says number 3242 |
andrew
Moderator Username: andrew
Post Number: 1218 Registered: 11-2001
| Posted on Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 07:53 pm: |
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That's probably a serial number. I don't see anything in my lists that would be 12HP and 4 cylinder. Maybe someone else can find something on it. Can you post a picture? Instructions at the help link above and/or Ernies post about pictures. |
richarddurgee
Senior Member Username: richarddurgee
Post Number: 873 Registered: 11-2001
| Posted on Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 09:46 am: |
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Wasn't aware that Kermath made a 4 cyl 12hp engine, but this 1930 Catalog mentions it. Also says 20 yrs making engines ? I believe that in 1910 the Morton Motor Co. made Kermaths and around 1924 Kermath Manufacturing Co.came into being ? |
kermath45
New member Username: kermath45
Post Number: 2 Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 10:48 am: |
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I have quite a bit of Kermath info. The earliest dated material I have showing the 20hp is 1924. I had a 2 cylinder Kermath like the one pictured that I restored was from earlier than 1924 I thought. If you would like some copies of the info let me know. |
john_anthony
Member Username: john_anthony
Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2005
| Posted on Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 11:17 pm: |
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Kermath45 Yes I would like some information on the 2 cylinder engine. Thank you. |
kermath45
New member Username: kermath45
Post Number: 3 Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 07:40 pm: |
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John, I sent you a pm. I have a hard time getting things small enough to post. I did get this one small enough. |
john_anthony
Member Username: john_anthony
Post Number: 7 Registered: 10-2005
| Posted on Friday, October 21, 2005 - 12:17 pm: |
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Tank you for all the information. Just last Night I change the points and got spark, so I will installed in the boat pretty soon. Richard is going to send me instructions how to install the cooling system. Thank again John Anthony |
John C Jordan
New member Username: john_c_jordan
Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2008
| Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 06:21 pm: |
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I need to know where I could get a tachometer For a 2 Cylinder Kermath engine with magneto. Thank you JCJ |