Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): lauson outboard, outboard engine, itgo

Question
John, is there anywhere I can get info on this old outboard? I got it from my Grandpa, it's a Lauson small air-cooled outboard w/ a cage around the prop. It has 360 degree steering and an open pulley on top for rope cranking. It is probley about 5 horse or less.
Thanks Dana

Answer
Hello Dana:

Lauson was Made by Hart-Carter Corporation and Hart-Carter was Purchased by Tecumseh Power. I will Contact my Tecumseh Representative and See what Information I can get on this Unit. I will Follow Up to you on Monday 12/29/08 with Any Information I Receive. Here are a Few of the Online Sites that Carry Old/Antique Outboard Engine Parts and they May have the Information you Require; antiqueoutboard.com/ , www.penn.itgo.com/ , www.americanoutboard.com/ . Thanks.

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John

Hello Again Dana:

Thanks for the Comments and Ratings. I Located More Information on this Engine for you. Try this Site Addy; http://www.iboats.com/Engines/bpe/10 and Select Lauson. Then Select the Year and HP Engine you are Looking for. This Seems to be a Good Site for Old/Antique Outboard Engine Information. I am going to Review this Site More when I have More Time. Any Comments or Thoughts about this Site is Greatly Appreciated. I Hope this Helps. I am Here if your Require More Assistance. Thanks Again.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John