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S.Marsh
Visitor
| | Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 09:36 pm: | 
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I saw this on craigslist here in Cleveland.
'http://cleveland.craigslist.org/bpo/5287932579.html'
It looks interesting, but i have too many projects already. |
ernie
Senior Member
Username: ernie
Post Number: 2167
Registered: 01-2002
| | Posted on Friday, October 30, 2015 - 08:25 am: |
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Pics from CL
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matt_morehouse
Senior Member
Username: matt_morehouse
Post Number: 161
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Friday, October 30, 2015 - 11:15 am: |
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Looks pretty complete but $750? Seems high to me. |
squareroot
Advanced Member
Username: squareroot
Post Number: 35
Registered: 09-2013
| | Posted on Friday, October 30, 2015 - 12:15 pm: |
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I'd love to have it. But I also "have too many projects!" |
bruce
Senior Member
Username: bruce
Post Number: 509
Registered: 07-2002
| | Posted on Friday, October 30, 2015 - 02:23 pm: |
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I don't think the price is too high for this nice seemingly complete un-molested engine based on East coast price norms.. |
ernie
Senior Member
Username: ernie
Post Number: 2168
Registered: 01-2002
| | Posted on Friday, October 30, 2015 - 03:37 pm: |
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750 is defiantly fair |
miro
Senior Member
Username: miro
Post Number: 829
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 08:44 am: |
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Fair for sure - mainly because it has the covers for the bevel gears :=} .
Miro |
modhydro
Advanced Member
Username: modhydro
Post Number: 42
Registered: 08-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 01, 2015 - 07:39 am: |
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Evidently the Craigslist post generated nearly no interest. It was negotiable, fair and now lives in Indiana. The serial Number on it is 56U23607 for the growing list for cross reference. It looks like someone has gone through the engine as the inside of everything is spotless. There are new bolts and nuts on the rod mains. Even the grease cups were fully cleaned out.
It was a bit snug when I picked it up, but with a bit of oiling and turning it over, it now has great bounce. I need to work on the float to seal it up, but other than that, it is mechanically ready to start. Depending on the weather, it may get going this weekend.
Sandra, the seller is very greatful for the contact being posted on here and the engine getting into circles that it will be running again and shared with interested people.
Steve |
modhydro
Advanced Member
Username: modhydro
Post Number: 43
Registered: 08-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 01, 2015 - 07:48 am: |
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I should have asked in my previous post; what is the correct color for these. I have seen so many combinations in photos. With it being mechanically sound, all that is really left for me to do is get it detailed as it would have been when it left the factory. Any insight there is greatly welcomed.
Thanks
Steve |
ernie
Senior Member
Username: ernie
Post Number: 2183
Registered: 01-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 01, 2015 - 09:01 am: |
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Gray Model "U" engines were black.
I have an NOS model "U" and it was defiantly black from new.
Hope this helps
Ernie |
modhydro
Advanced Member
Username: modhydro
Post Number: 44
Registered: 08-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 01, 2015 - 10:24 am: |
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Ernie,
Thanks for the quick reply. Was everything less the brass painted the same then? Did they paint the lettering on the flywheels to contrast or is that just something that guys do to make is stand out?
Is there a photo of yours in any thread here?
Thanks
Steve |
ernie
Senior Member
Username: ernie
Post Number: 2184
Registered: 01-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 01, 2015 - 10:43 am: |
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Correct All black except the brass nothing fancy |
ernie
Senior Member
Username: ernie
Post Number: 2185
Registered: 01-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 01, 2015 - 12:05 pm: |
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Pics here
http://www.oldmarineengine.com/discus/messages/4/104116.html |
