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rbprice
| | Posted on Saturday, November 09, 2002 - 09:09 pm: | 
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For a spectacular opportunity, assuming you have very deep pockets, see -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1872199477 |
James Donnelly
| | Posted on Friday, February 14, 2003 - 12:20 am: |
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Easthope Marine Engines 1956 Catalog
I have borrowed and scanned a 1956 Easthope Engines catalog into a Word.doc file.
Anyone interested in Easthopes, please get in touch with me. I am looking for a 5/7 for a friend.
Jim Donnelly
Powell River BC Canada
[email protected] |
[email protected]
| | Posted on Monday, March 31, 2003 - 10:18 pm: |
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I have a easthope complete with transmission serial#ma3425 15 horse power @ 550 rpm.
I am interested year and value.
respond to [email protected] |
Joe Holmes
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 03:17 am: |
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Yo umbie......your 15-18 hp Easthope was completed on November 9th 1938. The engine fitter was none other than Peck Easthope himself. First owner was J.S. Carpenter of Masset, B.C. (Queen Charlotte Islands) ..... invoice number 3912 dated Nov. 1938 in the amount of $765.40. The serial number on the clutch which is the Easthope number 3 (largest) is C3479. The gent who made the clutch was A. Price.
Value? need more info....is the engine complete? Is it cracked etc.....Joe |
Ben De Grandpre
| | Posted on Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 01:00 pm: |
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i have a easthope one piece 2 cyl motor and transmission serial #815 698 14 hp 1000rev
this engine is in need of a carburator and distributor or any info u may have on the subject
at this time it is very stiff probably needs pistons and rings very neat design with external
bronze cooling pump and an option for an electric starter and alternator an old man sold it to me years ago but i have not started on the project....it seems that easthope bros are long gone with no info available. any help on the topic would be appreciated...year, parts, value specifications, torque values, operation instructions , thanks |
Joe
| | Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 01:17 am: |
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Ben, your engine is a new style 8-14hp. The serial number is denoted as 81:5698. It was made (completed) July 1. 1981 and sold to a David Rimmer on July 10, 1981. The bore is 3.88 and pistons and rings are available. The carb was probably a small side draft Zenith and the distributor is an Auto-Lite timer using a regular 12v coil. The engine was built by Bill Easthope, the last of the Easthope engine fitters. Bill is the great grandson of the founder Earnest Easthope who came to Canada from England in 1898. For parts and such you can email me at [email protected] |
F.Mate
Visitor
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 07:16 am: |
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Author of historical novel looking for info on Easthope engines of 1922. What was smallest available? How many cylinders, HP, how start, how big and how heavy. Would be most greatful for help. |
andrew
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Username: andrew
Post Number: 851
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 11:44 am: |
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F. Mate,
If you don't get a response from him here, you should email Joe Holmes directly. See his email in the post abover yours. He has a lot of info on Easthope.
I have an Easthope catalog... no date (but I think it may be as recent as the 1950's) which shows the smallest engine as a single cylinder 4-6 HP. 3-7/8" bore x 5" stroke, approx weight 240 lbs.
Also use the search function at the top of this page and search "easthope" for a list of previous discussions.
If you are looking for general background information on old style inboard engines... you might want Stan Grayson's book.
Let us know when your book comes out so we can look for it... |
Dave Christian
Visitor
| | Posted on Monday, November 19, 2007 - 01:05 pm: |
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I just found this sight,looks like the place to be for info I might need. What I have here is the four cyl. East hope,years ago Mr. Holmes prvided me with the build info on this engine.The engine is the 36-45 built in oct 1951.I rolled it out the other day to give it a run in preperation to drain the old oil.There is one dipstick for oil level,but I cant find a single drain plug for the gear end or the crankcase.I understand there are not many of these engines around, but maybe someone knows the procedure.Thanks for your considerations on the matter. DAVE |
John Slick
Visitor
| | Posted on Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 07:57 pm: |
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I have a Easthope Bros. Ltd. 6hp single cylinder, serial number 845723 motor without transmission. This was intended for exhibition only and has NEVER been run. I would like to sell it. I am located in Detroit, Michigan. Please contact <[email protected]> to make an offer. |
Frank Morcerf
Visitor
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 11:22 am: |
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I am a volunteer at the Long Island Maritime Museum.
We have been restoring an Easthope, one cylinder, 6 HP engine, SN 815703. Can anyone tell me what spark plug we should use? There is some information around about some versions utilizing a combination starter-generator. If anyone knows anything about that I would appreciate any information available |
joe_h
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Username: joe_h
Post Number: 17
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 04:04 pm: |
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Hello Frank, your Easthope is actually a 4-6 HP and is one of the last built. Sold originally to Atlantic Boat Works in Camden Maine Nov. 1981. The engine was built(completed) Oct. 1st 1981. The updates (improvements) incuded changing to a rotary Japsco water pump instead of the piston pumps that were part of the charm of the Easthope. Why muck about with a starter or generator. These little beauties represent an era which embrassed the KISS principle. To start just roll the flywheel over compression and away she goes....you have adjusted the spark to fire just past TDC of course. The spark plug would be a 1/2" pipe thread style...same as in the model "T". |
Captain Howson
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| | Posted on Sunday, August 31, 2008 - 01:13 pm: |
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I have a three cylinder Easthope 30-40hp in my 1934 tug. The engine is running fine but I need a source for parts any ideas or suggestions. I understand there is a gentleman in Vancouver that bought out the easthope spare parts does anyone know who this guy is? |
joe_h
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Username: joe_h
Post Number: 18
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Monday, September 01, 2008 - 10:39 pm: |
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Captain Howson..........the info is on its way to Tony. I do have some parts for the 30HP
[email protected] |
Frank Fletcher
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| | Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 05:34 pm: |
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I have a 4 hp Easthope sn 495118 and I would appreciate any other info anybody elsa can provide me. Thanks |
joe_h
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Username: joe_h
Post Number: 21
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 02:37 am: |
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Hello Frank Fletcher......I have looked up your engine and find there is no 4 hp Easthope engine with that serial number. Is it possible that the s/n is 49:5418? There is an engine with the numbers 5118 but the prefix is YA. YA5118 is a 2 cylinder 10-14hp built in 1947. Your engine would have been built in 1949. Let me know...Joe |
George Collins
Visitor
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 06:46 pm: |
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Can anyone tell me about a 40 horsepower Holmes marine engine with a Bosch ignition system used to power a U.S. Life-Saving Service lifeboat in the early 1900's? Who made the Holmes, and where and when? |
enginefossil
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Username: enginefossil
Post Number: 1
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 02:25 am: |
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I am looking for PARTS for a 4HP single cylinder EASTHOPE, serial number D1977, made in 1930 (thanks JoeH). The engine is in need of a gas pump, water pump, an exhaust rocker arm and push rods. This is my first marine engine so any information would be appreciated.
Thanks,
JimC |
joe_h
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Username: joe_h
Post Number: 26
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 02:55 am: |
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Hi Jim, I went through my stuff and found a water pump for the 4-6 hp Easthope. Also have a rocker arm and push rods. The 4-6 hp Easthope does not have a gas pump. Fuel delivery is gravity feed only. I will e-mail..............Joe |
Barbara
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| | Posted on Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 06:53 pm: |
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I have an Easthope # 600509 and was hoping someone had pictures or drawings of the motor so I would know what is missing and can begin a search for pieces to bring it back to life |
joe_h
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Username: joe_h
Post Number: 29
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 11:01 am: |
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Barbara, the serial number you give is not an Easthope engine number. Where on the engine did you take the number from? If it is from the brass engine tag the serial number will be on the bottom row where there are three boxed info areas, the serial number is in the last box to the right................Joe |
Barbara W
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| | Posted on Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 03:25 pm: |
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Joe
The brass tag has three boxes on it the first is HP and is punched 4, the second is series and is punched 600 the third is unit number and is punched 509........those are all the numbers and letters on it |
joe_h
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Username: joe_h
Post Number: 30
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 27, 2009 - 03:04 am: |
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Hello Barbara, I found your engine. It is quite old. To explain the numbers; yes the first box is the HP. The second box is RPM and is 600 and the third box is the s/n 509. Your engine was built September 15, 1922. I will e-mail you as well.............Joe |
Gary cadorin
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| | Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 11:02 pm: |
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Hello Joe;
Do you have a record of a 7 h.p. heavy duty being sold to my Grandfather, Mat Riksman of Sointula B.C., probably some time during the 30's.
I began my fishing career with this engine in 1951 with my grandfather's boat, he had retired back in 47 I believe. This was a great engine as I always knew what cylinder was acting up.
Gary Cadorin |
joe_h
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Username: joe_h
Post Number: 31
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 12:59 pm: |
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Hello Gary, I went through the records and your grandfather's name does not show up. Many engines were sold to the Sointula co-op store who were agents for Easthope. If your grandfather was the first owner of the engine and he bought it from the co-op perhaps the co-op would have a record. I cannot do much more without the serial number ...sorry.....Joe |
chummy
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Username: chummy
Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Monday, May 25, 2009 - 10:24 pm: |
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I am working on a Easthope, info off the nameplate: HP8, Rev.800, Nbr. 505510. It has twin ignition. I have it running on coil & timer. I would like to hook up Wico series C mag. What is the number 1 plug wire and what is the number two (top or bottom looking at it as mounted) What are the two studs on either side of the mag for - ground to stop it? Thank you. Chummy |
joe_h
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Username: joe_h
Post Number: 32
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 01, 2009 - 12:36 pm: |
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Hi Chummy, is the magneto on the engine and timed? If so then the mag wire that fires the number one cylinder plug when it is on compression stroke is the number one. Confirm by checking that the other wire fires number 2 cylinder at its power stroke. Take all the plugs out and ground them and roll the engine over and watch...... |
DavidWaterman
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| | Posted on Friday, June 05, 2009 - 11:34 pm: |
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Joe, I recently bought a 1939 Francis Fredette troller; Pescawa. She has a Easthope winch on her and I would guess she had a Easthope engine when Frank finished her. Can you verify that and let me know the h.p.? |
joe_h
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Username: joe_h
Post Number: 33
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 03:16 pm: |
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Hello David, when you say an Easthope winch I assume you mean trolling gurdies which they made a lot of. It does not necessarily mean the boat had an Easthope engine. The records do not mention the "Pescawa" so it is not possible to answer your enquiry. Bear in mind that the sales records show the original purchaser which was often a fish company or the builder and in a few cases it was mentioned "installed in (vessel name)." It does not mean that the original engine was not an Easthope, just can't tell with the information provided..................Joe |
pescawa
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Username: pescawa
Post Number: 1
Registered: 06-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, June 07, 2009 - 12:34 am: |
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Joe,
Thanks for the info. Too bad nothing was found under Fredette but it was a bit of a long shot. However, back to my winch.. This is actually an anchor winch. Do you know where I might find some info on it? I’ve seen quite a few old trollers with these winches.
And obviously you have some great info on old boats in the Vancouver area. I’m trying to research as much as possible about Frank Fredette and in particular my Pescawa. The Vancouver Maritime Museum was fantastic, got tons of good info there. But do you have any idea on the Fredette family and if they have kept old records or photos? |
enginefossil
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Username: enginefossil
Post Number: 2
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 01:18 am: |
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I would like to say thanks for this site and Joe Holmes for the help and parts to get my 4 HP Easthope running. I have taken it to a couple of shows in the Interior of BC where Easthopes are rare. I hope I can be of help to others in getting their Easthope running. They are great engines and like Joe says, just give the flywheel a flip and away they go. |
capt_howson
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Username: capt_howson
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, December 06, 2009 - 07:33 pm: |
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Can anyone help me locate a 3 cylinder distributor (timer) cap for my 30-40hp Easthope...The Easthope has a Auto-Lite distributor with IGW4052 7E stamped on the distributor housing...Easthope cast their own engine blocks and other main parts but autolite made the timers...does anyone know of a interchange that might be the same cap????? |
robert
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Username: robert
Post Number: 310
Registered: 07-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 01:12 am: |
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Just a note to those looking for information on original engines in old fishing boats built in BC etc.
"Harbour & Shipping" magazine used to publish in I believe an issue in May of each year, a summary of the boats built in BC, by who and for whom, with their engines and hp etc. A very useful resource - if you can find it! |
joe_h
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Username: joe_h
Post Number: 34
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 03:06 am: |
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Capt. Howson
To Captain Howson, I finally tracked down the timer part number for you. I was sure I had one somewhere and found it today. The box is labeled "Original AUTO-LITE SERVICE PART".
Part Number is IGW 1084. This is a timer cap for a three cylinder. It is possible that this part is now made by someone else but a good parts guy can cross reference it.....Joe |
James Munawych
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| | Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 01:00 pm: |
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I am interested in purchasing a 4hp Gas Easthope engine. Any sellers or persons with information please email at [email protected]
Thanks
JD Munawych |
robert
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Username: robert
Post Number: 322
Registered: 07-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 03:22 pm: |
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So Capt. Howson, did you find a distributor cap yet?
If not, you could check in Hemmings Motor News for a supplier of NOS parts.
Would a six cylinder cap work, just using every second point?
Kudos for keeping the old engine going BTW. |
capt_howson
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Username: capt_howson
Post Number: 3
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Monday, January 04, 2010 - 01:48 am: |
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Robert and company I found a 6 cylinder cap that fits and appears that it will do the job....the cap I found was for the 6 cylinder Auburn 1934-1936 that used the same distributor, also the following will work if you find yourself needing a cap for the 3 cylinder Easthope..1942-47 hudson, 1940 packard 6, hupmobile 1935-36, Lafayette 1934-36 6 cylinder..Nash 1946-47, Reo 1935-36, Studebaker 1933-46 6 cylinder, Terreplane 1934-38 or just get a hold of me I now have 10 caps..according to Joe H. I probably have the last operational 3 cylinder in a boat and working..I'm buying another in the crate easthope 3 cylinder saturday..never been started, the net is amazing with what you can find....good old engines to all of us, and those that love to hear and see them run.. |
robert
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Username: robert
Post Number: 325
Registered: 07-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 04, 2010 - 02:01 am: |
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That's great. I found this in my ignition parts today. It's off a heavy duty Vivian. Nothing stamped on the Autolite plate funnily enough.
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capt_howson
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Username: capt_howson
Post Number: 4
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 10:43 pm: |
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Good Day....Just need to cross check something, on a 3 cylinder Easthope...what is the firing order and what is the #1 cylinder using the flywheel as the reference point...any thoughts Robert or Joe...Robert That distributor setup you posted looks very familiar to me. good old motors to all on the board...capt howson |
capt_howson
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Username: capt_howson
Post Number: 5
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 10:48 pm: |
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To Joe Holmes .....I just bought another 3 cylinder Easthope 30-40 hp.serial #51 55 78 can you look it up for me and see whom it was built for..I bought it as a spare for the tug...Capt Howson |
joe_h
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Username: joe_h
Post Number: 39
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 12:37 am: |
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Engine 51:5578 was built May 22 1951 and sold to Oscar Elm in Lund, BC. Lund is on the mainland opposite Savary Island. The engine record shows it to have dual ignition...Autolite timer and Bosch magneto. The magnetos were often 6 cylinder mags so you used every other hole in the distributer. Looking at the flywheel the first cylinder is No. 1. Firing order is 132. Valve timing is the same for all Easthope engines. The engne was delivered with a starter, generator GEG 4820-1; regulator VRP 4104-B and had a "slow down" installed. The purpose of the slowdown was to give the engine better idling characteristics for trolling etc. Basically the slow down lever changed the geometry of the intake valve lifter so that the intake valve movement was adjustable ie. less opening less fuel and air. Combined with the throttle was supposed to give better idle. It was best when the carbs were basic such as the Schebler. How's the crabbing?.......... Joe |
capt_howson
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Username: capt_howson
Post Number: 6
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 01:47 am: |
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Joe thanks for the info....#1 cylinder is the first one next to the flywheel...that is the way I figured it thanks for the clarifaction....crabbing starts July 15th and runs thru the first week of September...I've got you penciled in to come down and go out with us to get some crab and see the last working easthope earn her keep ...........Capt Howson |
Ken Ransford
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| | Posted on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 10:33 am: |
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Hello to all the Easthope fans.My grandfather owned the Steveston battery shop next door to the Easthopes on Moncton st in the 30`s About 10 years ago I purchased the neon Easthope Marine Service sign.It works fine and if anyone is interested in seeing it contact me.My grandfather Robert Ransford spoke very highly of the Easthopes and refered to Gene Easthope often. |
thomas b.
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| | Posted on Monday, February 20, 2012 - 02:20 pm: |
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does anyone know what my easthope 4hp engine is worth it is complete and running if anybody knows how much it is worth pleas contact me at [email protected] |
robert
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Username: robert
Post Number: 477
Registered: 07-2003
| | Posted on Monday, February 20, 2012 - 03:48 pm: |
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Depends on condition Tom, and originality, but a fully restored example with a new head and cylinder sold for about $1900. US more than five years ago on eBay. If you have some photos of your engine you could post them here. |
mt_rainier_greg
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Username: mt_rainier_greg
Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2013 - 10:43 pm: |
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I ran across an old cracked and frozen Easthope today, 20-750-RA394(9 0r 8) |
mt_rainier_greg
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Username: mt_rainier_greg
Post Number: 2
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2013 - 10:46 pm: |
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I would be interested in buying an Easthope 2 or 3 cyl. low HP with a gear. Let me know.. |
mt_rainier_greg
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Username: mt_rainier_greg
Post Number: 3
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2013 - 10:52 pm: |
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I would be interested in buying an Easthope 2 or 3 cyl. low HP with a gear. Let me know.. |
joe_h
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Username: joe_h
Post Number: 53
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, August 24, 2013 - 02:36 am: |
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Greg, 20hp 750 revs s/n RA3949 is a 1941 3 cylinder 20 hp.
How bad is it? I see by your next post you want another one. I have a two and a three cylinder available. They are complete but apart. By the way engine RA3948 is a two cal. 10 hp |
robert
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Username: robert
Post Number: 596
Registered: 07-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 06, 2013 - 12:43 am: |
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Considering the cylinder jackets were a good half inch thick on the larger Easthopes I have seen, I wouldn't write that engine off necessarily, Mt. Rainier Greg. Even split there is often plenty of 'meat' there to make a repair on. |
Captain Dave
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| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2017 - 10:10 pm: |
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Looking for an Easthope manual for a 1940"s 2 cyl with gear. |
joe_h
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Username: joe_h
Post Number: 69
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 - 02:23 pm: |
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No such thing Dave. Easthope put out catalogs but never a manual. They did put out information which covered clearances, tolerances, timing etc. What two cylinder do you have, 10-14 or 15-18 and do you have the serial number? |
robert
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Username: robert
Post Number: 847
Registered: 07-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 - 10:50 am: |
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This is what Greg posted above Joe:
Posted on Friday, August 23, 2013 - 10:43 pm:
I ran across an old cracked and frozen Easthope today, 20-750-RA394(9 0r 8)
How complete was the engine Greg? Any chance of a few photos? There are people who want to save these... |
tom blake
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| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2017 - 08:35 pm: |
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i have a easthope aqua lube stern bearing assembly on my boat. 2 1/2 inch shaft. it was made by easthope bro ltd in steveston bc ...looking for knowledge of this unit |
ctac1424
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Username: ctac1424
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2023
| | Posted on Saturday, October 07, 2023 - 07:52 am: |
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Hi, can anyone help with getting information about my engine easthope?
Serial number 825708 |
andyno
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Username: andyno
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2023
| | Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 06:17 am: |
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Hello. Tell me, is there an analogue of this engine https://boatsector.com/boats/65081/perkins-75-hp/? Thank you. |
