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shornsby
Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 01:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hello,

I am hoping that someone will tell me if it is appropriate to post messages regarding a 1957ish Universal Explorer Six. I recently found a beautiful 1942 launch with this engine. I would like to research the original motor, but that will have to wait. The engine is complete and there are clues that it was stored well - it has not been turned in 20 years. I have not tried to turn.

I am primarily looking for possile parts sources, general engine info, manuals, wiring diagrams, etc. - I don't even know if its a 6 or 12 volt yet. I assume 12 was an option.

I found the link on the history of Universal through this page and that has already been a big help.

Finding a manual would be a great first step if anyone has any thoughts.

Let me know if its more appropriate to look elsewhere.

Thanks in advance.

Steve Hornsby
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andrew
Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 03:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Steve,

It's fine to post that question here... certainly is an "old marine engine".

I have a lot of Universal material but I don't recall an "explorer six", did it have another name or do you know the displacement of the engine?

Maybe someone else can help.

Regards,
Andrew
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shornsby
Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 04:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Andrew,

Here are some more clues from a photocopy of an original spec sheet. This sheet, from the previous owner, shows specs for the Aqua-Pak Explorer Six Model OKVD. Mine is model "OK" - it is not the vee-drive and has a typical in-line transmission. I assume the engine specs would be shared between OKVD and OK.

Available in 1957
Explorer Six (on water manifold)
Model OK
100 HP
3200 rpm
230 cu.in.
Serial # 102 170
Big flathead (I think thats the term)- reminds me of my friends Gray 109

Thats about all I have. Would be neat to see it his thing has some life.

Thanks, Steve
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andrew
Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 08:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Steve,

I will see what we have... might take me a few days.

Regards,
Andrew
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andrew
Posted on Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 06:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Steve,

From what I have been able to find out, that engine was based on the QXLD Hercules block. I can supply you with the Hecules QXLD overhaul manual. Additionally that same engine was sold as a Nordberg Arrow and there is a Nordberg service and parts manual which I have. I think that Universal bought Nordberg in about 1957.

Regards,
Andrew Menkart
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Brad Lund
Posted on Tuesday, November 26, 2002 - 01:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Andrew, can you help with a paint code
for Universal Utility Four type BNM? Brad
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james epp
Posted on Monday, April 26, 2004 - 02:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi. Steve. I had an explorer six with a 2-1 reduction. great engine. I,m attemting to get it back from the guy I gave it to. he can,t use it. I still have an engine manual for this. Let me know what info you need and I,ll look it up. Jim
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Hernie
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Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 01:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have one to sell that runs complete power train engine prop trans and shaft for $500.00 but you beter move cause I am about to scrap it out there is a book with a list of parts ect for a lot of the universal engines with it. price is firm

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