Saving Old Seagulls

So here is an attempt to post a new to me, motor. A '49 Merc KF7, that turned out to have a '50 KG7 powerhead.

[img]http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp29 ... 0_1443.jpg[/img]

Well that didn't work. On other sites I go to photobucket, copy the img line, go to the site and paste, seems that does not work here!

You can pop it in the post to me Phil

H-A

Just copy the IMG from photobucket an paste it in the post.

People can look at all of your pictures then, so beware.

H-A

"Just copy the img from photobucket and paste in the post" It does not seem to work for me to do that.

That's the first early 10 hp Merc, I've had the chance to buy. I think I got lucky, with the KG7 powerhead, lower cowls still there, screwdriver in the tiller handle, and compression reading just under 120 both cylinders, I understand new is about 130.
The down side is with the powerhead needle bearings everywhere the powerhead pretty well needs to be torn down after long storage in uncertain conditions. Probably would trade for a nice Marston though.
Also came with the quick change prop shaft option, so one does not have to deal with the propshaft clutches assembly when changing props.

Thanks Manifold, will check it out.

That will be pretty Phil in green & gold,

I'd only consider a swop for a running Corn Popper 20H.

Ok, what about resizing? Most of my photos are 1-2 megabytes. Obviously, I'm not very computer literate.


Which motors would you like to see, here's a few to choose from; '25 Elto Ruddertwin, '29 Evinrude Sportwin folder, '31 Johnson OK55, '40 Seaking/Kiekhaefer,'41 Evinrude Sportsman 2hp, '48 Champion single, '49 Merc KF5, some more KF7/KG7 Merc shots, '50 Johnson 10 hp, '50 Firestone/Scott Atwater 4hp shift,'53 Martin 75 TS, '54 Johnson 10 hp

Just use a hosting site like Photobucket, then you will have the option of editing your pictures as you wish and then you can post a good quality picture.
Without this site having to hold and host your pictures.
Smashing Pictures with better detail

Well back to try photobucket again. If it does come up its the '31 OKL 55 Johnson rated at 7.5 hp, also known as the Eskimo motor, for its popularity with the Inuit population that hunted the shores of the Canada's far north. Made essentially the same from 1931 to 1950 in Canada, '31-'35 in the U.S. This is #3 of 9 longshaft motors made in Canada in 1931, as found condition. Some of our friends in the U.S. like to call this motor the Seahorse 12 as they feel that rating is more representative of its performance.

Well did as HA suggested, copied IMG line from photobucket, pasted in here, result follows.


[IMG]http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp29 ... 0_0906.jpg[/IMG]

After cleaning the grime off. Next job cut open tank and repair all the dents and dings, it does run by the way.

[IMG]http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp29 ... 0_1415.jpg[/IMG]

Smashing pictures, very good Keith! Suppose the owner was not too happy though [John W.?]

OK I will put up a engine pic to save John.

Your pictures



Could it be

Similar but does not appear to have underwater exhaust, as the OK 55 does. The latest ones '46-'50 had fancier exhaust manifold ends. Also the OK 55 tank holds about 2.5 U.S. Gals.the other one appears smaller.

The picture is from a 1926 add.