Identifying a evinrude model, year & H.P.

[BEANSTALKER]

I'm not sure if i'm in the right forumn for this question or not. I just got a boat & it was sold without a title. I have a dealer that will help me get the title for it. In the mean time, i'm trying to identify it because the engine needs some repair. The last 4 digits of the H.I.N. is (M8ll), which i believe is an 81. The last 2 digits are just a straight line, i'm not sure if they are a 1 or an I. Also i'm trying to find out which engine it has on it, the only identifying marks i can see on the engine is Evinrude XP & V-4. Does anyone know the the different H.P. engines for that year & if i give the entire v.i.n. to someone, can it narrow down the manufacture. Thanks.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Identifying a evinrude model, year & H.P.

Can't help with boat, but if you look on the port transom bracket, there is supposed to be a tag there with the Model and Serial # on it. If it's not there, look on the engine block for a large welch plug. Model number should be on there also. Post the model number and we can give the year and info on the engine.<br /><br />Your post really should have been posted in the Outboard Discussion (Non-Repair) forum. A Mod will probably move it over there for you.<br /><br />By the by....if you can't find a model number, post a pic of the engine...cover and block...sometimes the year or close to it can be figured out.