#AOMCI – Matching Part Numbers

Magic motor now runs

I bought this motor with several others about November 2015. This sat under my deck since I didn’t have enough room in the garage. It was sunk in 1969 and supposedly was dried out professionally. When I dismantled it (see earlier posts) I found mud and gravel, so it wasn’t just sunk, it stayed underwaterContinue reading “Magic motor now runs”

The Magic Motor

1965 Mercury 50hp. The old guy I bought it from said it was sunk in 1969, “professionally dried out” and hasn’t been started since 1969. This is the base of a motor I’ll build which I’ll call the magic motor. As I removed the powerhead from the mid section I found dried mud under theContinue reading “The Magic Motor”

How to determine type of metal

Many components on an outboard motor are aluminum such as the lower unit. I’m not a metallurgist, but I want to learn how different metals like aluminum and steel interact when put in water and subjected to different petroleum products. I also want to keep in mind the density and strength of metals so IContinue reading “How to determine type of metal”

Stator rebuilding

I ran across this company in Garfield, NJ last year when I wanted to get a starter rebuilt and it made me think of having them rewire a stator for my Merc 500. They told me they do it by hand. I haven’t had them do it yet but here’s their website. Roberts and Son.Continue reading “Stator rebuilding”

Instrument gauge restoration

I’m always looking to add to my list of awesome suppliers. I always like referrals. I ran across someone who was happy with West Valley Instruments in Reseda, CA. https://www.westvalleyinstruments.com/before-and-after/ Their website lists the common European and American brands. I was encouraged to ask them about other projects they have restored. Specifically Airguide gauges forContinue reading “Instrument gauge restoration”

Boat motors

Depending on the state boat motors are registered. As generations pass the old family boat has been passed down. Now people are restoring boats just like cars. But they need the matching part numbers to keep them running such as a carburetor. We hope to create a forum for those parts.