new impeller for 1949 outboard

Julie303 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-21-2007

The impellers used on old Sea King 5 horse outboards are shaped like a ring with only one arm, rather than the modern paddle-wheel type used on engines today. Does anyone have a clue as to where I can get some NEW ones? The engine is in great shape and cries out to be used! Thankew, John

Tartan34C · #2 (**permalink**) 10-21-2007

Doug Penn might have them or if not he would know who does.
All the best,
Robert Gainer

Julie303 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-21-2007

Thanks for your QUICK reply! Might I inquire as to whom Doug Penn is and how to contact him? Thanks, John

Tartan34C · #4 (**permalink**) 10-21-2007

Sorry John. We, both the museum and I use him as a source for antique outboard parts and I assumed he was well known as a source. But if he was known to you then you wouldn’t have asked the question in the first place so it’s true I can be an idiot at times. You can reach him at douglas.penn@gmail.com. I can recommend him without any reservations.
All the best,
Robert Gainer

USCGRET1990 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-21-2007

You need to join this forum:http://www.aomci.org/askamember/index.html

Julie303 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-21-2007

Thanks heaps andloads, Robert. I am in your debt. John

Tartan34C · #7 (**permalink**) 10-21-2007

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Originally Posted by USCGRET1990

You need to join this forum:http://www.aomci.org/askamember/index.html

Great site that I wasn’t aware of. Thanks for pointing it out.
All the best,
Robert Gainer

USCGRET1990 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-21-2007

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Originally Posted by Tartan34C

Great site that I wasn’t aware of. Thanks for pointing it out.
All the best,
Robert Gainer

You are very welcome. It's a site I used alot while restoring my 1954 Sears Elgin 7.5.