Re: Need info on evinrude row boat motors pre 1918.

[Anonymous]

Moxie Man,
1909 -1913 would have the smaller fuel cap. ( 1913 being stamped " Mix Oil With Gasoline" ) 1914 forward would have the larger fuel cap.
Yes, 1909-1912 would be skegless.
Yes, 1909-1912 would not have a shut off button.
Motors from 1909-1913 would have four holes in the flywheel (battery ignition ). 1914 was the start of the magneto ignition it was standard no holes in the flywheel However there were exceptions. For example you could still get a battery ignition motor in 1914 at a reduced price.
Exhaust manifold embossment in my experience started late 1911 and standard in 1912 ( Block lettering " Evinrude Detachable Rowboat Motor" )
1913 was the start of the embossment of the traditional logo with the Boat & Motor.
Yes, muffler can were brass.
Yes, the brass flat tiller was used on motors 1909-1914 ( including model D motors )
ID tags, sometimes they are missing. I don’t think I can say they are missing more times than not, at least not in my experience.
I personally do not think you need to pressurise the water jacket as crack are in most cases visual. ( usually on the bottom side of
the water jacket )

As always opinions & techniques may vary.

Don’t be sorry for the questions that is what we are here for.

Respectfully