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| Gray marine motor and trans. |
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bo matherne
New member
Username: bighead
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2010
| | Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2010 - 01:32 pm: | 
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i am restoring a 1939 higgins 27ft. eureka, it has all the gauges, wiring, sterring and controls, I'm looking for help in finding what gray motor and trna, that could have been in it? |
miro forest
Senior Member
Username: miro
Post Number: 538
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2010 - 07:27 pm: |
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In that era, the engine and transmissions were integrated into one unit.
Probably a 4 cylinder, 45 HP Gray would be the one that was used, would be my guess.
The prop would be something like a 13- 14 in diameter and 14 - 16 in pitch.
You should have much difficulty finding one. |
miro forest
Senior Member
Username: miro
Post Number: 539
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 27, 2010 - 05:32 pm: |
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OOPS -
I wanted to say that you should NOT have too much difficulty finding one.
A good source would be marinas that have been around for a while . You can also try your local chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society.
If you know some shops that repair or restore old wooden boats, give them a try too.
That engine and prop combo in that boat would give you roughly 12-14 mph. But I think you'll find cruising at a slightly lower speed much more enjoyable.
Miro |
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