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jjmans
New member
Username: jjmans
Post Number: 2
Registered: 09-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 12:22 pm: | 
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Have a small 4 cylinder engine in old cedar strip boat that I am restoring. Name on transmission plate reads: OSCO Sea Atom. Where can I get info on this engine? Any help is appreciated......Thanks. |
Ned L
Visitor
| | Posted on Monday, July 30, 2012 - 02:19 pm: |
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Osco is the name of a long time marine engine conversion manufacturer (still in business today selling manifolds). I do not believe they sold any actual engines, just the parts (manifolds, bell housings, reverse gears, etc) to convert engines (mostly automotive) to marine use. |
jjmans
New member
Username: jjmans
Post Number: 3
Registered: 09-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, August 04, 2012 - 10:44 pm: |
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Thanks Ned.....Have been told that what I have is a Ford 8N engine????? The name OSCO appears on the manifold and a few other things.......making progress......Thanks. |
jjmans
Member
Username: jjmans
Post Number: 4
Registered: 09-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2012 - 04:52 pm: |
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OK.....Have been told now that the engine I have is a Hercules........anybody have any advice on a Hercules??? |
larry_from_maryland
Senior Member
Username: larry_from_maryland
Post Number: 505
Registered: 07-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2012 - 06:30 pm: |
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If its a herk then there should be casting letters/numbers on the block just above the oil pan on the right side. |
jjmans
Member
Username: jjmans
Post Number: 5
Registered: 09-2010
| | Posted on Friday, November 02, 2012 - 11:22 am: |
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I'm assuming I have a Hercules.....Am I going to have trouble finding parts for this engine. It's a 4 cylinder converted for marine use...Thanks for any information anybody can profide........ |
larry_from_maryland
Senior Member
Username: larry_from_maryland
Post Number: 506
Registered: 07-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 02, 2012 - 11:45 am: |
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If an engine was used in a lot of other machines, then often parts can be had evan if its old. |
jjmans
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Username: jjmans
Post Number: 6
Registered: 09-2010
| | Posted on Friday, November 02, 2012 - 01:24 pm: |
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Thanks very much...... |
ned_l
New member
Username: ned_l
Post Number: 3
Registered: 08-2012
| | Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2012 - 10:15 am: |
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Yep, they were industrial engines used in things like air compressors, fork lifts, etc. If you can figure out which industrial model Hec. it is parts may be easier to find than you think. |
jjmans
Member
Username: jjmans
Post Number: 7
Registered: 09-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2012 - 12:05 pm: |
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Ok......thanks you guys........very encouraging...... |
Art Zeman
Visitor
| | Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2012 - 08:20 pm: |
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Call m&m surpless chester NY 10918 845-469-3597 Fax 845-469-0990 |
jjmans
Member
Username: jjmans
Post Number: 8
Registered: 09-2010
| | Posted on Monday, November 05, 2012 - 04:32 pm: |
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OK......Guy at Auto Valu just confirmed that my engine is a Hercules ZXB......
Hope there are parts available........ |
jjmans
Member
Username: jjmans
Post Number: 9
Registered: 09-2010
| | Posted on Monday, November 05, 2012 - 04:51 pm: |
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......and what does the ZXB stand for? I pulled this out of a boat and will rebuild it if necessary.......boat has not been in the water since 1973..........I have an advertising tear sheet that puts the engine in the year of 1947 or 1948.......In the ad it was described as an "OSCO Sea Atom". |
larry_from_maryland
Senior Member
Username: larry_from_maryland
Post Number: 507
Registered: 07-2003
| | Posted on Monday, November 05, 2012 - 05:59 pm: |
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Thats the model number. ZXB's are not as common as the larger ixb, but are around they were used in the avery model V tractors(not a large production).Allso used in small generators and welders. |
larry_from_maryland
Senior Member
Username: larry_from_maryland
Post Number: 508
Registered: 07-2003
| | Posted on Monday, November 05, 2012 - 09:51 pm: |
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ZXB is 65ci with bore of 2 5/8inch and a 3 inch stroke. |
jjmans
Member
Username: jjmans
Post Number: 10
Registered: 09-2010
| | Posted on Monday, November 05, 2012 - 10:10 pm: |
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Thank you Larry.......I see I have a lot to learn............ |
jjmans
Member
Username: jjmans
Post Number: 11
Registered: 09-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 07, 2012 - 07:16 pm: |
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So, it looks I'll be needing cam bearings and gaskets for my Hercules ZBX.......is that going to be a big problem? Does anybody have a suggestions on who to go to? Thanks for the help. |
