50hp evinrude or johnson powerhead

crazybear-uk · #1 January 19th, 2003, 07:05 AM

Hi i need to get a manual to do the electrics on my outboard. i know from a previous post that the lower unit is an evinrude 50hp from 1973 but the cover is from a johnson 50hp hyro electric drive. i am trying to work out wether it is just the cover thats been change or the power head as well. How can i tell if its Johnson or a evinrude power head. unfortuantly the core plug with the serial no is not there.

Solittle · #2 January 19th, 2003, 07:12 AM

It should not make a difference as up until recently the only difference that I know of between Johnson & Evinrude was the color of the paint.

You might could post a picture with the cover off. Some of the "old pros" here may be able to ID the year. Also you could check in the reference section of your library.

papasage · #3 January 19th, 2003, 07:47 AM

i have a50 hp used johnson &evinrude parts dont make any difference . i have a 74 machanickle shift foot the power head came off a eletric shift johnson i think . ihave changed so much on it cant remember what is what. i have never seen a difference.i have a original shop manuel for a 72 that is what i use to worke on it.

the pivit pin on a 74 has hole for a single stering cable to go through. that is the onley difference i can see.<<<<<papasage