Carl7051
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- Aug 25, 2016
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I came across a really good buy on 2 vintage (1950's) outboards. I have an issue with both of them regarding the Serial Number Plate.
The first issue is on a Johnson Sea Horse, I am thinking that it is a 5hp. I cannot find the plate/serial number/ model number...anything, anywhere. I checked the usual places, but no joy. Any suggestions on a definitive way to figure out the year? When I search on Bing for images, it comes up to a 5 hp from 1950.
The second issue is a little easier. My other motor is a small hp Evinrude that some dummy decided to paint. I found the identification plate, but I cannot read it because its covered in black paint. I can make out only a few numbers, not enough to really help. My question with this one is.....Are the numbers on that era motors engraved/stamped or printed. I had the idea to simply spray it with carb cleaner, but I don't want to spray the information away if they are printed. I know this seems a silly question, but I'm new to outboard work and I won't know unless I ask.
Thanks in advance for all of your help. I GREATLY appreciate it!
The first issue is on a Johnson Sea Horse, I am thinking that it is a 5hp. I cannot find the plate/serial number/ model number...anything, anywhere. I checked the usual places, but no joy. Any suggestions on a definitive way to figure out the year? When I search on Bing for images, it comes up to a 5 hp from 1950.
The second issue is a little easier. My other motor is a small hp Evinrude that some dummy decided to paint. I found the identification plate, but I cannot read it because its covered in black paint. I can make out only a few numbers, not enough to really help. My question with this one is.....Are the numbers on that era motors engraved/stamped or printed. I had the idea to simply spray it with carb cleaner, but I don't want to spray the information away if they are printed. I know this seems a silly question, but I'm new to outboard work and I won't know unless I ask.
Thanks in advance for all of your help. I GREATLY appreciate it!