I remember seeing one of these Homelite's on a lake in Rhode Island back in the 60's when I was a kid. My dad always had Johnsons (40, 60, 80, 85, 115, 140). We would pass the Homelite year after year and my dad would say....what the heck is that?
This engine was quiet with the foam insulation in cowl. Great on gas and could troll all day. A wonderful cruiser and fishing motor. No mixing oil. Had an oil sump just like a car engine. I wish they made them today with the change to 4 cycle outboards now. 4 cylinders, dual carbs, overhead cam. You could play with prop pitch to get your 5500 rpm at top speed.
Power no, reliability, yes. The best performance came when I threw the timing specs out the window, and set the timing underway on the water. with the distributor clamp loosened, throttled up to 4500 rpm (where the centrifugal advance is fully in) and then adjusted the timing for maximum RPM from there.
Only mechanical problems have been relatively simple. Broke a shift fork that required someone with more knowledge than me to fix, and had a defective electric fuel pump.
Great video. I am purchasing one of these with a full compliment of upgrades from a guy in California, Ed Ewing. He is 98 years old now and is still in love with these outboards.
I had one of these engines on a 17.5' Glaspar Seafair Sedan and it did 28 MPH. I think your 14' should be much faster, maybe 35, with a higher pitch prop. I knew someone with a 40 HP Johnson on a 14' Marathon and he did 30 MPH.
+Mike Taylor The engine family tree goes back to the Crosley. It is definitely a 4 stroke. 4 cylinder, overhead cam 60ci. That is what is so unique about it, it was about 30 years ahead of its time. About 1966 the rights were sold to Boston Whaler, who continued to build it until 1972.
What beautiful music
Absolutely gorgeous! Gotta love those old Homelite engines.
I remember seeing one of these Homelite's on a lake in Rhode Island back in the 60's when I was a kid. My dad always had Johnsons (40, 60, 80, 85, 115, 140). We would pass the Homelite year after year and my dad would say....what the heck is that?
be nice to see this operated moderately... so we can see what the noise level is like
The very first 4 stroke outboard motor
This engine was quiet with the foam insulation in cowl. Great on gas and could troll all day. A wonderful cruiser and fishing motor. No mixing oil. Had an oil sump just like a car engine. I wish they made them today with the change to 4 cycle outboards now. 4 cylinders, dual carbs, overhead cam. You could play with prop pitch to get your 5500 rpm at top speed.
Great video!
Did you do any upgrades on it like the electronic ignition or fuel pump?
Yes, both. Petronix and electric fuel pump.
David Riker did it add any noticeable power or just easier to maintain.
Power no, reliability, yes. The best performance came when I threw the timing specs out the window, and set the timing underway on the water. with the distributor clamp loosened, throttled up to 4500 rpm (where the centrifugal advance is fully in) and then adjusted the timing for maximum RPM from there.
Interested in buying one of these motors for a Boston Whaler Nauset. Has it been reliable for you?
Only mechanical problems have been relatively simple. Broke a shift fork that required someone with more knowledge than me to fix, and had a defective electric fuel pump.
Great video. I am purchasing one of these with a full compliment of upgrades from a guy in California, Ed Ewing. He is 98 years old now and is still in love with these outboards.
I had one of these engines on a 17.5' Glaspar Seafair Sedan and it did
28 MPH. I think your 14' should be much faster, maybe 35, with a higher
pitch prop. I knew someone with a 40 HP Johnson on a 14' Marathon and he
did 30 MPH.
Are you sure it's a 4 Stroke. Did they make 4 stroke outboards in 1962???
+Mike Taylor
The engine family tree goes back to the Crosley. It is definitely a 4 stroke. 4 cylinder, overhead cam 60ci. That is what is so unique about it, it was about 30 years ahead of its time. About 1966 the rights were sold to Boston Whaler, who continued to build it until 1972.
I haven't had any major problems to speak of.