1953 elgin 2.5 h.p single cylinder or 3.5-5 h.p if it is a dual cylinder made by the west bend company and were sold by sears. Usually all pea green.I used to own one of those motors. They run forever and you can stlill get parts. I have a small collection of outboards.A good source for parts is outboard exchange in niantic under river bridge near mijoy.
1940 s neptune like new and 1950s montgomery ward air cooled that i still use.1960 scott attwater thats it for antiques.I usually by them at yard sales and flea markets fix and sell them. I enjoy using them.Have owned a couple of 5o and 60s wood lapstreak boats. chris craft and cruiser inc. I used to like restoring them.Just to much upkeep.Iwant to spend more time fishing .Its agood hobby and dosent take a lot of money.
Thats a nice setup you got there.Any old boats to go with the motors.Last year they had a antique boat show the same time as the fishing and hunting showat the eastern states in springfield last year i hope they do that again.Flea mkt route 32 mansfield drive in theatre.starts march on sundays.
Hey Frank, I was at an auction the other night and they were selling a 1967 British Seagull featherweight model 40.It was in very,very nice condition.I took a few stabs at it but it ended up going for$160.Didnt want to go any higher due to not knowin much about it.But it was pretty kool looking with the open flywheel,etc.
You have any experience with these??????
You have any experience with these??????
Here ya go wiggles you can have you very own collection 
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/boa/1554205063.html
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/boa/1554205063.html