Service information and helpful links are on this page. As stated previously, this website is not a commercial venture. We do not offer items for sale and have not accepted any payment from the links found below. We will add to this page as we find other helpful resources.

Model # listings are covered in the 1946-1955 the 1955 to 1959 and 1959 to 1963 sections. Click here to find where to look for the model identification number.

Helpful Elgin links on the web Click on the links in gold below

Brillman Co. (Ignition supplies, wires, sparkplugs, etc..)

Otto Gas Engine Works (Stock and custom piston rings)

Champion Spark Plugs (Spark plugs and old plug conversion chart)

Elginoutboard.com (Art DeKalb's site -not affiliated with us- Decals, Elgin & West Bend owners manuals, parts books and service manuals. Some used parts too!)

Bob Long Impeller Repair (Waterpump impellers remanufactured) Email Bob at flyingscott91@yahoo.com

Lee Pedersen (Ignition wire and terminals)

American Outboards (Decals)

If you need parts for your Elgin, your best source will be to place an ad on the AOMCI Webvertize. These ads are free and often yield excellent (and economical!) results. Another option is you can also keep an eye on the many on-line auctions.

If you are looking to repaint

Our resident guru has had good luck pepainting the 1946-52 Elgins with Rustoleum Satin Spruce Green. Its available at many retailers such as WalMart and others. With an overcoat of Duplicolor Clear Ceramic engine paint from NAPA it produces an almost dead match for the 46-52 motors.

Paint for 1954-1957 Elgins

These motors were painted in a light green and dark green color scheme.

For the dark green the best match we have found is Rustoleum Dark Hunter Green (no. 7733).
This color is a dead on match for several motors we have compared it to.

For the light green the best match we have found is Rustoleum "Painters Toutch" Seaside Green
(no. 240266). This is a close but not exact match. Comparing it before you paint with it is recommended.

Neither of these colors is advertized as gasoline proof so we recommend a clear overcoat of Duplicolor
500 degree Ceramic Engine Paint.

The colors are available at stores like Wal Mart or Home Depot. The clear is available at most auto stores.

After 1957 there were a variety of colors available, if we find a match for any of them we will post it here.

Elgin Bookshelf (Click on the links below to get a pdf file of the manual)

Here are some PDF files covering the Powerheads, Rewinds, Magnetos and Carburetors for the 46-54 Elgins.

1946-1954 Single Cylinder Power Heads file This section illustrates the typical powerhead parts of the single cylinder West Bend made Elgins from 1946 to 1954 including the air-cooled motors.

1946-1954 Twin Cylinder Power Heads file This section illustrates the typical powerhead parts of the twin cylinder West Bend made Elgins from 1946 to 1954.

1946-1954 Rewinds pdf file This section illustrates the typical rewinds used on the 46-54 West Bend Elgins

1946-1954 Carburetors and Magnetos file This section illustrates the typical magneto and carburetor parts of the 1946-1954 West Bend made Elgins.

1946-1954 Motor Legs file This section illustrates the typical leg parts of the West Bend made Elgins.

1946-1954 Lower Units and Propellers This section illustrates the typical lower unit and props found on the West Bend made Elgins.

Click here for additional Elgin model information and West Bend outboard crosover chart

 

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