Sweet Sounding Motor , I recently picked one up outta Michigan Actually 2 of them a 10hp and the others Smaller 6hp I believe Anyway Can't wait to dig into them and get them running and using on my 1955 Aero Craft Aluminum Boat Great Video by the way ! Thanks for Sharing 👍
Hello...You can read my story in the above post...I am searching for ignition and carburetor components for my 57 Wizard / Super 10 model WM7. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Larry
Great to see these old motors being saved! I have the exact same motor that my father bought new from Western Auto along with a 12 ft. Alumacraft back in 1957. Was always his favorite fishing package and often out performed larger and newer motors. It hasn't run for probably 20 years but, is in good overall condition. Suffers from the usual ignition issues and probably carb too. I know with a little work and the right parts...I can get her going again which brings me to the following questions. I know most origonal parts are no longer available but you obviously have a passion and knowledge to hopefully help me restore it to running condition. Pretty sure it had failing coils which my father had already doctored in the past so...what OMC coils did you use and were the modifications simple? points and condenser replacements? Carb replacement kit? Anything you can offer will be a big help and greatly appreciated. On another note...I the last 2 years I have reserected my fathers 66 Bultaco Campera (off the road since 74 and in several pieces...had some help from a diehard Bultaco guy with connections) and 71 Honda CT90 (last run 20 years ago)
Thanks for the technical help...An update on the 57 Wizard Super 10 WM7. Replaced the coils with the OMC conversion you suggested...new plugs and wires...new condensers...new diaphragm fuel pump kit...new carb. kit...new lower unit seal and water pump impeller...still need to replace the drive shaft seal above the gear case but, lower unit does not wan't to come off. Unless i am missing a step, looks like it should simply slide out of the power head splines. Starts good and seems to run pretty well except. does not want to idle down at slow and always did back in the day. I would greatly appreciate any advise on these two issues before i go any further. Hoping to return my father's old favorite back to occasional use on his 57 Alumacraft. Thanks again, Larry A special shout out to Joe Ferguson ( www.fergusonpoolemarine.com ) in Georgia. He is a great guy ...great conversations and knowledge and was a pleasure to work.
I know it’s been a few years since you posted that video, but would you mind showing me what coils you put on it. I have the same one but not getting spark!
I used OMC coils normally installed in a Johnson QD-15 mag. OMC coils are easier to find, cheaper and have better spark. The plug wire inserts into the coil on opposite side. So, all you need to do is trim a small portion of the ignition plate with a Dremel Tool so to re-route the plug wire.
Have you had to swap the water pump impeller on the Super 10? I have the same outboard and the impeller is trashed and I don’t wanna burn up this old jewel. Thank you
If my memory serves me right, there are 2 nuts to be removed. One that is plainly visible, at the front of the exhaust tower (1/2" nut) and one hidden on the bottom side of the cavitation plate (9/16" nut) .
I'm on the road and unable to give you a "for sure" answer. Maybe just the one nut. Give it a try. Just don't force anything. Use rubber hammer to bump it off.
Thank you very much for your reply and knowledge! I’ll see if I can track one down. Thank you again. 👍
Sweet Sounding Motor , I recently picked one up outta Michigan Actually 2 of them a 10hp and the others Smaller 6hp I believe Anyway Can't wait to dig into them and get them running and using on my 1955 Aero Craft Aluminum Boat Great Video by the way ! Thanks for Sharing 👍
Had one of those briefly, was a ripper. Did the ignition, water pump and usual. Got $500 for it at an aomci meet.
Hello...You can read my story in the above post...I am searching for ignition and carburetor components for my 57 Wizard / Super 10 model WM7. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Larry
Great to see these old motors being saved! I have the exact same motor that my father bought new from Western Auto along with a 12 ft. Alumacraft back in 1957. Was always his favorite fishing package and often out performed larger and newer motors. It hasn't run for probably 20 years but, is in good overall condition. Suffers from the usual ignition issues and probably carb too. I know with a little work and the right parts...I can get her going again which brings me to the following questions. I know most origonal parts are no longer available but you obviously have a passion and knowledge to hopefully help me restore it to running condition. Pretty sure it had failing coils which my father had already doctored in the past so...what OMC coils did you use and were the modifications simple? points and condenser replacements? Carb replacement kit? Anything you can offer will be a big help and greatly appreciated. On another note...I the last 2 years I have reserected my fathers 66 Bultaco Campera (off the road since 74 and in several pieces...had some help from a diehard Bultaco guy with connections) and 71 Honda CT90 (last run 20 years ago)
I used OMC coils from the 1955 era and had to customize the stater plate to accommodate the sparkplug wire. Clean the points. Replace the condensers.
Thanks for the technical help...An update on the 57 Wizard Super 10 WM7. Replaced the coils with the OMC conversion you suggested...new plugs and wires...new condensers...new diaphragm fuel pump kit...new carb. kit...new lower unit seal and water pump impeller...still need to replace the drive shaft seal above the gear case but, lower unit does not wan't to come off. Unless i am missing a step, looks like it should simply slide out of the power head splines. Starts good and seems to run pretty well except. does not want to idle down at slow and always did back in the day. I would greatly appreciate any advise on these two issues before i go any further. Hoping to return my father's old favorite back to occasional use on his 57 Alumacraft. Thanks again, Larry A special shout out to Joe Ferguson ( www.fergusonpoolemarine.com ) in Georgia. He is a great guy ...great conversations and knowledge and was a pleasure to work.
Now I know why they put lockouts for starting in gear,LMAO...Nice motors...
I had one just like that. Nothing but fast. Would do 30mph on a 14 ft alum craft row boat
Nice
I know it’s been a few years since you posted that video, but would you mind showing me what coils you put on it. I have the same one but not getting spark!
I used OMC coils normally installed in a Johnson QD-15 mag. OMC coils are easier to find, cheaper and have better spark. The plug wire inserts into the coil on opposite side. So, all you need to do is trim a small portion of the ignition plate with a Dremel Tool so to re-route the plug wire.
Have you had to swap the water pump impeller on the Super 10? I have the same outboard and the impeller is trashed and I don’t wanna burn up this old jewel. Thank you
Yes. Go to Ferguson Poole
Com. He should have the impeller you need. Could also try "Big Rich" on eBay.
@@turbogoose554 yes ordered the impeller yesterday from them 👍
Thank you
I have a motor just like this trying to remove the foot is it as simple as removing the one nut?
If my memory serves me right, there are 2 nuts to be removed. One that is plainly visible, at the front of the exhaust tower (1/2" nut) and one hidden on the bottom side of the cavitation plate (9/16" nut) .
I only see the one below the cavitation plate
I'm on the road and unable to give you a "for sure" answer. Maybe just the one nut. Give it a try. Just don't force anything. Use rubber hammer to bump it off.
Thanks