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trainfan1

wrote:
On Oct 4, 1:40 am, "Billgran" wrote:
On Oct 3, 6:28?pm, wrote:
Can anybody help me find info regarding this motor? I think it is a
1964, but that is negotiable. The cover clearly says "Starflight IV",
and the plate on the mount says 60 h.p. I have looked everywhere and
can't find any info, or even a mention of this motor. Any info would
be appreciated.
What you've got is a beefed up "fat fifty".
I din't find anything on your 60 horse specifically, but there's some
info on its immediate ancestry.
I'm going from memory here so I may be off a year or so. When the 75 was
introduced in 1960, the cubes were increased to 89 cu. in. compared to the
original 50 hp. V-4.

In about 1962, OMC came out with a manual shift 60hp V-4 which was basically
a hopped-up 50hp to fill out the lineup between the 40hp twin and the 75
V-4. It was available with 2 gearcases, the fat heavy duty one from the
original 50 or the sleek bullet nose one from the 75. Electric shifting was
not offered on it. They did not have alternators (only generators) until
1967, the last of the 60 hp models. In 1968 is was bumped to a 65hp.

Bill Grannis
service manager

Sounds like you hit the nail right on head. I just got this motor,
and the '61 glasspar citation that it is attatched to for a whole
$50. i put it in the water last week, and the engine runs
beautifully, but needs a few gaskets replaced, just minor stuff. Do
you have any idea how much it might be worth, or even where to sell
such and item if i decide not to keep it?

I'm really not trying to be silly, but it is worth just about $50.00.

Rob