Originally posted by staylor
..is called "The Outboard Racers Manual", which was written in 1950, in the days of the dominance of Johnson, Evinrude, and Elto in the APBA outboard classes. I have a copy purchased years ago from a fellow in Minneapolis who was reprinting it. This book takes you thru step by step building of an engine for competition, using period theory and tools. Has very interesting items on setting up and modifying the old rotary intake valves on the early OMCs. Also, lots of good stuff on early hydro hull designs. Original author was "W.R. Carpenter", reprint by Terry Kilcoyne, American Outboard Motors Antique Parts, 612-827-3113, but I have no idea if he's still around.

step by step building? Sounds very interesting....I"ll add it to the list of books I keep an eye out for on ebay. I just got the Desmond book in, so that'll keep me busy for a little while at least

thanks for the info -

Maureen