Can you name these motors

[warrenjets]

So my dad went to an estate sale and came home with these motors. Can anybody tell me anything about them.. Im trying to fig out what they are. Thanks. Jake

25hp 57159412

other 15016 18360

 

[SeaKaye12]

Re: Can you name these motors

The 15016 is a 1956 Evinrude 15 HP.

The other one the Elgin was sold thru Sears...manufactured by McCulloch I think. Earlier Elgins were made by West Bend.


http://www.elginoutboards.org/elgin1959to63.htm

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Can you name these motors

Actually, the Elgin IS a West Bend-built model. Dates it from around 1957 or 1958.

 

[SeaKaye12]

Re: Can you name these motors

Right you are CW...

Last night I couldn't find that model number in the listing...but here it is; 1956. A good year for Chevrolet; maybe a good year for Elgin too....?

http://www.elginoutboards.org/modelnumber-sequential.htm

Jake; what are you and your dad's plans for them?

Chuck

 

[warrenjets]

Re: Can you name these motors

Dad wants me to get the 15 johnson running for him. As for the Elgin im not sure i can even find parts.

 

[F_R]

Re: Can you name these motors

West Bend was Wet Bend Aluminum Company. Yes, they made the West Bend pots and pans-----and Outboard motors. They then sold the outboard division to Chrysler. Then as part of the first government bailout of Chrysler, the outboard division was sold to US Marine, maker of Bayliner Boats. They renamed the motors "Force". Then Mercury bought the Force company, still calling them Force. Then Mercury dropped the whole thing. So.....think Chrysler and/or Force when looking for West Bend parts. It is not a McCulloch, no way.