AMAZING RESTORATION 2 Stroke 1939 Neptune Outboard Motor

They don't make them like this anymore! Full restoration of a vintage 1939 Neptune antique outboard engine of 3/8 HP. Come along and see this locked up relic rescued, made to run, and full cosmetic restoration. I hope you enjoy! Let me know your experiences with Neptune engines in the comments!
Neptune Decals: Dixie Chick in Anoka, MN [e-mail]
Water Pump Impeller: Brian Wilcox [e-mail]
Coil Rewinding: Bill Lopoulos [e-mail]
Tillotson Carb Kit: www.discount-m...

[@geoallen437]

They flood super easy so shut it off completely after carb is full and try starting open 1/4 turn at a time if it fires

[@FixAndForget]

Thanks

[@anthonyallen7809]

Hey....I have a motor that looks like your older one. Mine says gamble's on tank but its the same neptune. I bought it running but 1st try at home I broke pull cord. It sat 10 years after that. I've opened and cleaned it all out but i cant get it to fire. I do have spark though. Any tips? Carbs leaking a bit out the top. (I see yours does a little too) How many screws out from closed did you set fuel screw?

[@FixAndForget]

Hey thanks for watching! The jet setting will vary by engine depending on condition of piston/rings and crank seal. It is incredibly hard (but not impossible) to get it set right to start up if the crank seal is bad. Always start with the screw nearly closed like maybe 1/2 or 1 turn out max. Super easy to flood. A little push of the tickler and some pulling. Very slowly creep up on it by opening the screw about 1/4 turn every time you pull it off. If you flood it, close the screw completely, pull it a few times and restart process. Let me know if you need anything else and good luck!

[@FixAndForget]

Also, this engine design was extremely popular in the 30's. Evinrude, and many other had nearly identical versions. Be sure to confirm yours is a Muncie Neptune.

[@geoallen437]

I want to zee if after clear coat

[@FixAndForget]

Thanks for watching