BOAT ENGINE, 1940S LAUSON 4-CYCLE . CAN IT BE FIXED?

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  @bapasrcadventures3619 · 5 years ago

  The propeller was manufactured by Michigan Wheel Corp in Grand Rapids Michigan. The company started  in 1902. For many decades it was the largest propeller manufacturer in the world. They made propellers for industrial uses and boats from 3” dia. To 96” dia. They have a foundry so everything made in house. I worked there from 1972 to 2007 in the machine shop. We were still making props for that motor in the late 90’s. So this video kind of hit home for me. It’s now called Michigan wheel marine. Lol

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• BR

  @braxtonnelson7422 · 5 years ago

  I've been watching your channel for a few years now, and I must say that I have one complaint (that I'm willing to bet that some of my fellow Mustiephiles share):  you have pretty much ruined me for following any other channels that try to do what you do!  So far, nobody else can match your expertise with small engines, your camera work, and your ability to keep us engaged by talking to the camera along with your ability to explain what you are doing in layman's terms... keep your sense of humor the whole time!  You, sir, are a treasure!  I hope you keep doing what you do for a long, long time... and that I live long enough to be there watching (and learning) the entire time!

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• M2

  @m2ger8 · 5 years ago

  "Alright, you know what that means" i bet everyone smiles after those words.

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• WI

  @wilco3588 · 5 years ago

  The oilfill and level is in the handle base. I've got 40 some years of old outboard repair manual so contact me for any questions glad to help.

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• OL

  @OldTooly · 5 years ago

  My first time here. You touched my heart as I am an old fart and remember when stuff like that was new and current technology.  Everything was serviceable, designed and built with pride and made to last indefinitely with only regular maintenance. I spent 53 years as a Tool Maker, among other things and I revived a crazy variety of century old devices and tools. My hat off to you sir for keeping the spirit of great old machines and devices alive for all the younger crowd to understand and hopefully appreciate.  Perhaps one day the world will return to sanity and re-embrace the better values of doing everything the very best you can.

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• BR

  @brh4115 · 5 years ago

  That moment between the screw driver slip and the expected pain from a self inflicted puncture wound. I know that well!

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• WE

  @we_arenot_amused1617 · 5 years ago

  When that motor was built there was still "pride in workmanship".

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• GU

  @gutshotgriz3936 · 5 years ago

  Wouldn’t it be wonderful if at 70 we could all be revived with just a new O-Ring and a good nut. 😉

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• BA

  @backdraftdragon3150 · 3 years ago

  I work on many of the old outboards from the 30s, 40s and 50s and am still amazed at the quality. Most haven't been started in 75 years and with a little TLC they run great.

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• TX

  @TX69Camaro · 5 years ago

  "Grow Up"... Yeah right!  LOL You crack me up!

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• TH

  @thosearentoars · 5 years ago

  Look for the oil fill cap where the tiller handle mounts to the engine, fill to bottom of threads with engine level, great motors, also available in a 3hp and a 6hp opposed twin. Great work as always!

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  @TheShadeTreeFixitMan · 5 years ago

  That bolt head on the directional handle is likely the oil fill.

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