Reply To: EVINRUDE RBM 1911-1912?

[PM T2]

I do not necessarily buy into labeling motor with a serial number of 2257 as a 1912 and leaving it like that. The serial number is simply far below where the 1912 sequence is listed as beginning.

I would also caution against saying that the presence of the lash adjuster on the lower unit rules it out as a 1911 model. I have seen adjusters on lower units on motors that I would have positively identified as a 1911. Ditto for the exhaust manifold with the block script on it.

I would look at other cast components of this Evinrude (transom bracket, crankcase halves, thumbscrews, gas tank castings, timer lever) to see if casting numbers appear on them or not. Lack of casting numbers on those components might provide a firmer answer (or not).

Attached is a picture of Evinrude #948. Is it a 1910 or 1911? Personally, I kinda don’t really care. I own it; that’s good enough for me…

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PM T2

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