What model is this 49?

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i phone2 018.jpg I would like to know all that I can about this motor, It was given to me and I do not know anything about it. I posted the serial number a few days ago and was told it was a 5.4hp 1949, but what is it called? Thanks guys this is 1 of 4 motors I have recently acquired and would like to get it running.
 
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Re: What model is this 49?

As far as I know it is called a 5.4HP 1949 Evinrude. Or did I misunderstand your question?
 
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Re: What model is this 49?

Have you tried to start it yet or tried to find out what the prob is if it doesn't start ??
 
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Re: What model is this 49?

I guess I was looking for any other names it went by, I have been surfing the web looking for one like it and have not seen another one. Are they rare, and is it a motor that is worth messing with far as finding parts for?
 
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Re: What model is this 49?

I pulled the rope and it feels like it has good compression but that's as far as I have gone. I do not even know where to begin.
 
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Re: What model is this 49?

Sure it has a name, it's called a Zephyr!

Start by testing compression, if all checks out, time to start going through the checklist. When was it last ran>?
 
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Re: What model is this 49?

I have no clue when it was run last it was found in the top of a shop along with a Wizard that looks much older.
 
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Re: What model is this 49?

No, that is a 3.3hp Sportwin. Replaced by the 3hp Lightwin in 1952. Similar in appearance, but about the only parts that are interchangeable, are the transom brakets.
 
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