Dating evinrude outboard motors

The factory recommends that a properly trained technician service your Johnson or Evinrude outboard motor. Should you elect to perform repairs yourself, use caution, common sense, and observe safety procedures in the vicinity of flammable liquids, around moving parts, near high-temperature components, and working with electrical or ignition systems. The information offered here is only general in nature and should not be construed as complete factory approved procedures, techniques, or specifications. Always use the proper service manual for your motor, up-to-date service literature, the correct tools, and have an understanding of how to proceed with troubleshooting and repair methods. If you are unsure or uncomfortable with a procedure, a situation, or a technique, enlist the services of a factory trained technician. My wife calls my outboard the " other " women.

Evinrude outboard engines rely on the model number for positive identification, and the number is located on the identification plate near the engine transom mount. Model identification codes vary depending on the year of manufacture, but the system is easily translated. Most and later models will have the year of manufacture stamped on the identification plate. For those that don't, the following method is suggested: the model number ETXEUD translates as "E" for Evinrude, for the horsepower, and the second and third to last letters, "EU," represent the year.

BRP Bombardier, the parent company of Evinrude, has made the difficult decision to discontinue production of Evinrude outboards. BRP will remain in, and expand, their boat business including Quintrex and Stacer here in Australia and will also continue to grow their Seadoo, Skidoo and CanAm business. Parts and warranty for Evinrude will continue as per normal.

Over the years, the Evinrude outboard became a setpiece of pure Americana. Legend has it that the outboard motor began with Evinrude, a manufacturer that continues to make waves today despite some very dark days a few decades ago. The place was a small, clapboard affair that had been handed down to us by my great grandfather Charlie.