Evinrude 50 horse - what year?

[Stephenatx]

Can anyone tell me where on an older evinrude 50 horse (late 70s my guess) the serial and model number would be? Found a plate on the mounting bracket, but it had been painted over and have not been able to get any info off of it

 

[nwcove]

Re: Evinrude 50 horse - what year?

its possible you may get some info off the freeze plug (nickel sized aluminum plug) on the side of the engine. (a scotchbrite pad may expose the numbers on the painted over transom tag)

 

[Stephenatx]

Re: Evinrude 50 horse - what year?

Thanks, I'll look at the freeze plug. Not much luck with the transom tag.