TOPIC: 1948 Lauson T600 6hp air cooled 4- stroke.

I just bought a 1948-49 Lauson, T600, air cooled, 2-cylinder, 4-cycle, 6hp outboard engine. Until I found this engine, I thought the first 4 cycle outboards were the Crosly conversions.
Apparently these engines were made from 1940 until 1956 when Power Products (Tecumseh) bought them out and stoped makeing the outboards.
I am trying to find out the oil capacity, and level, of this engine. There is no dip stick and no visable mark.
Does any one have any experence with this engine?
I have ordered a manule/parts book for this unit, but it doesn't give that information.
Thanks. Darb.

you'll get a better response trying the aomc..(antique outboard motor club) ron

you'll get a better response trying the aomc..(antique outboard motor club) ron

www.aomci.org/

Thank you, again.
Darb

Take a look over at www.aomci.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?board=askamember

I posted your questing for you over there. Now to see if you get and answer.
Mike aka pathfinderz1

OK go here and there is the answer you were looking for.
Click on the link below
www.aomci.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1271286212
Mike aka pathfinderz1

Thanks Mike, I ordered the manual and got it today. Like the man from AOMCI said, the manual said, "fill er up". I guess that means to the bottom of the theards?
My engine is tan and has some dents and dings in the tank, but it runs. Being a 48-49 it is direct drive. What a great looking engine he has.
Thanks again, Darb.

I have one in 7 1/2hp it is a nice runner have not had it running for about 15 years but when it idles you can hear the valves ticking
other wise it is very quite
Charles

Charles, How much oil does your engine take? Do you fill it to the bottom of the theards in the fill tube?
Darb.

to the bottom of the threads just like a lawn mower motor
Charles

Thank you.
Darb.