Identification Johnson 50

I have aquired a Johnson 50hp. (swap for my old Ride On Mower).(got a new USA Ride On tooooo - green with a yellow seat and have mowed the place twice since New years Eve )<br />My worker and I can not find the identification plate for this outboard. <br />He has a similar but slighly older one, and says his ID is on the flat plate on the front, but it is in the form of a sticker that is pealing off, (not a riveted plate or punched in to the alloy.) <br />He says the ID may have come off this one if it too was a sticker.<br />He has found a number on the Block = M317503, plus another number on a plate riveted to the bracket mounting the motor to a boat with 50203C, and below that, 76921.<br />Is there anywhere else the outboards complete ID could be found please.<br />We have also been told it has a Belgium Leg. Could someone explain that to me.<br />I want to get a service mannual so are these the right questions to ask. We are guessing late 80's or 90/91, but a guess is not good enough.<br />Been through previous topics and visited recommended sites to no avail.<br />Can any one help.<br />Many thanks<br />Cheers<br />Phillip

Re: Identification Johnson 50

Hi Phillip....the 50203C is the model number. It checks out to be a 1972....Evinrude. Sounds like someone swapped the top but thats OK....same engine. Don't know about the Belgium leg.

Re: Identification Johnson 50

Thanks OBJ. Now that little gem of info has us stumped. <br />Seems the backet mounting the motor to the boat (with this Evinrude No) may have been changed. The paint is flaking there, and only there - may have been touched up "white" to match the rest of the motor at some stage.<br />Is there anywhere else in-around the motor where we can find a number to identify this motor - so we can purchase the appropriate Mannual?<br />I have been told 'Belgium Leg' has a much thicker drive shaft and a bigger prop. Not from a very reliable souce though.<br />Cheers<br />Phillip

Re: Identification Johnson 50

Phillip...check on the engine block for a large core plug. The model number should be on it along with the serial number.