Where can I find the serial # on my motor?

[jash1178]

I have a 1989 Evinrude 48 SPL. There are many different number everywhere on it and I am a first time owner, great forum by the way. Anyways where can I locate the serial number (the one that people are always asking you for)? And in what format will the number be (how many letter and numbers)?

 

[Nippissinger]

Re: Where can I find the serial # on my motor?

Actually, I think you want the model #. Not sure on your model but help is on the way. Check on the starboard side of the mounting bracket.

E48SPE*CE or something like that.

E=Evinrude
48=horsepower
SP=Design features
The last 2 letters=year

Will

 

[bankerjohn]

Re: Where can I find the serial # on my motor?

The model number tag is located on the top outside edge of the CLAMP BRACKET; or, on top of the SWIVEL BRACKET HOUSING (port or starboard). It's usually a metal tag or a sticker.

If your horsepower and year are correct, your model number should be E48ESLCE ... or something very close to that.

 

[jash1178]

Re: Where can I find the serial # on my motor?

the inside of the motor casing has been painted before, there is a sticker in there that has been painted over and maybe that was it but you cant read it anymore. All the other numbers everywhere are just six digit numbers.

 

[bankerjohn]

Re: Where can I find the serial # on my motor?

Look for silver plug on the power head ... something like this:

It should give you the model number.