Evinrude Year Required - Help!

[ryanabigail]

I posted this once before but had no replies so here goes someone must have an idea!<br /><br />Need advice on year of evinrude 50hp, the stickers say its a Evinrude 50Hp VRO but this VRO system has been removed, its a 2 stroke twin cylinder and has the following numbers that i can see,the plate on the mounting bracket is not readable so i have no model number.<br /><br />C1100949 - this is on a round tag set into the block<br />326100 - this is stamped into the block<br />322898-2 - this is stamped into the cylinder head<br /><br />Is there any other numbers or markings on the engine that could give me a clue?<br /><br />There are a lot of 'M' symbols stamped on the components is this normal? is it an evinrude? is it 50hp?<br /> <br />Engine works great just want to know a little about it, Need to know what it is and what year for parts/manual<br /><br />I would be greatful for any info on this engine.<br /><br />ALSO - i have just dismantled the top cover and it looks like there should perhaps be an air filter in there? There isnt one at the moment, any ideas?<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />Rich

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Evinrude Year Required - Help!

From a quick survey of this board, it seems that that serial number was used around 1986. It could be 1985 though.<br /><br />The square with the M in it was the symbol for OMC, the parent company of Johnson and Evinrude. So you'll see lots of their symbols on engine parts.<br /><br />Air filters are not used on outboards, since the water they run in acts as a giant filter for dust. So no, your engine should not have an air filter in it. The cover is simply an intake silencer.

 

[ryanabigail]

Re: Evinrude Year Required - Help!

Thanks paul, thats great, i can now buy a manual and service it correctly. Thanks