I've got the same motor. Mine is from 1965.
That's a 1966 model, manufactured by Chrysler for Montgomery Ward's. Chrysler bought out West Bend motors, so this motor is the same as a 1965 West Bend model 350. Cheers, Scott Crumpler
I'm sorry that I was unable to find any database for Elgin serial numbers. They were sold by Sears, and the small ones (up to about 3 HP) were made by West Bend, the larger ones were made by Scott-McCullogh.
134 lbs.
No, it is interference. Valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.No, it is interference. Valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.
this is usually called the "S" bend on a race track
The Johnson Outboard factory, which belonged to the Johnson brothers, was destroyed by a tornado in March of 1913. The Johnson brothers then relocated from Terre Haute, Indiana to South Bend, Indiana.
NO, it can bend valves.
There is a west bend site for parts
A "sharp double bend" can refer to a Chicane. According to the Oxford Dictionary, a Chicane is "a sharp double bend created to form an obstacle on a motor-racing track or a road".
The wiper motor bracket has a tab that can bend causing the wipers to park vertical. Either attempt to bend the tab back, or replace the wiper motor bracket itself.
no it is an interference motor ans will likely bend valves in the timing belt goes
Yes, valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.