what motor do i have

Tmacular

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i was told it was a 57 but im not sure if thats correct now i found a model number 35516-23974..does anyone know what this is horsepower as well if possible
 

fishchaser

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Re: what motor do i have

Don't think you can figure this out by the serial number. But on the same plate that you got the serial number, there should be a model number. Probably 4 digits. Take that number to this website and you should be able to figure it out.

http://www.old-omc.de/
 

Tmacular

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Re: what motor do i have

i got the number on a piece behind my flywheel on the top of the motor that was the only number i dont know where else to look. the motor was rebuilt and i havent seen anything yet!
 

kmk_7110

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Could you get a picture up? Pics help us help you.:) Is it red or blue? Is it the original paint? I could go on all day... Well morning. Does it look like this or like this. Those are 2 different links. and this is the whole 57 jonny 'rude old-omc page. If at all possible take it the hard route and try to weigh it. I know its sounds stupid, but it may help in the hunt for what your motor is.
 
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F_R

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Actually, it is very simple. 35516 is the model number and 23974 is the serial number. So, knowing that, a 35516 is a 1959 35hp. That is the Golden Aniversary model with a squarish-looking fiberglass hood, right?
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: what motor do i have

super motor, easy to work on.
 

Tmacular

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yea thats it golden jubilee it sais on the hood! i did happen to look up the 35516 number and i got a 59 35hp so the guy was a little off. and from what im getting from others is that is a good motor? i bought a 15ft reinell and it had it on it for 400 bucks and she started up next day with a change of gas. impeller seems to be pumpin out plenty of water but sometimes when at lower idles it has a little bit to much vibration almost like a kick at times but when opened up all the way and then slowly let off its smooth an suggestions. i cleaned the plugs which are new and sprayed some fogging oil in it to take out the moisture..also could be runnin a little rich and im not sure how to adjust. as far as the color it was completely restored and is like a chrome silver color of new parts! lark i believe?thanks again guys
tony
 

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Re: what motor do i have

Clean/rebuild the carb to get it running smooth. And if the coils are old they will need replacing also.
 
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