I got this 3hp motor at a swap meet two weeks ago for $15

I put in coils and condensers because there where none and cleaned and adjusted the points. I also replaced the needle and seat and the float in the carb. I am always amazed when these old motors begin to run after sitting quiet for so many years.
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Geez frank that is very kool!what year is that one?wanna sell it???

Thats the way to getem. Flea markets,swap meets and the dump ive found a couple.People dont want to put money into old stuff.

Very cool. Brought back a lot of memorys. We had an evevrude that looked like that. Couldn't kill the thing.

I think it is 1953 or 1954. I might sell it after I use it on my boat this spring. I would at least like to give it a run and see how good it is. It does idle extremely low which is the sign of a good motor. The pond I live near has a 5hp limit so it is a good motor to use here. I just started working in a 5 hp Sea King last night. It has a twist grip throttle and an internal gas tank so you don't need one of those old pressure tanks. I got the Sea King at the same swap meet for $75. I actually came home with 6 motors that day.

Now that's a deal. Great find Frank.

Dammm....that motor was born right around when I was!!!
Great find Frank!But seriously if you decide to part with it or something else let me know.My son kinda lookin for something for his 12 footer.