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    Bail o matic

    I have a 1962 Elgin Runabout with a 40 HP Elgin/Scott. The Bail O matic is hooked up.There is a vacuum but does it work? I haven't had very much water in the boat even running all day in 20 knt winds. My question is if I took a wake over the transom would it bail out the boat. My guess is...
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    What grade fuel are you running?

    Re: What grade fuel are you running? 1961 Scott 40 hp 50:1 ratio 91 octane so called 100% Gas I have not tried corn gas and probably won't. There is a difference between a 12 gal tank and 50 gal tank hm-mm might might have to re think this one??
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    1961 Elgin 40 hp

    Puzzled again My 40 hp Scott still lacking power when under load. Its much better now that both plugs are firing. It still won't break plain. Both cylinders are firing and reading good Psi. The motor Has a very high rpm with throttle at full in neutral but when under a load its not there. It...
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    Elgin 40 HP Lower unit ?

    I have A 1962/61 Elgin Model 40,motor Ser # 2916 The Plate on the motor is wiped clean. The boat Model # 62140. Ser # AT24R1287 I believe it is a Attwater or Mcclloch 40 HP it looks like most parts are inner changeable. I belive it is water cooled it does not flow to the water tube? My...
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    40 hp won't tilt to trasport Help

    I have been bringing a 1962 Elgin back to life. I lowered the motor numerous times and raised it. It is locked in the Down position. released tab and tried to raise won't budge. any feed back would help.
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