Army issue Evinrude 35hp

[scarolina]

I just got an army issue 35hp evinrude. I am trying to figure out what year it is. on the motor it reads:

NSN: 2805-01-118-1275
Contr. N61331-84-D-0047
MFR. outboard marine corp.
Serial no. E-6260587

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: Army issue Evinrude 35hp

Check and see if there is a quarter sized whelch plug on the powerhead with numbers on it.

 

[jrs_diesel]

Re: Army issue Evinrude 35hp

I just got an army issue 35hp evinrude. I am trying to figure out what year it is. on the motor it reads:

NSN: 2805-01-118-1275
Contr. N61331-84-D-0047
MFR. outboard marine corp.
Serial no. E-6260587

To break that down some for you:

NSN (National Stock Number), It's a number assigned to anything that becomes available through the military/gov't supply and logistics system.

Contr. (Contracter #, or Contract #), this was the number assigned to OMC by the gov't or the Contract # under which a whole pile of outboards were purchased under.

MFR (Manufacturer), OMC, self explanatory.

Serial #, also self explanatory.

Check and see if there is a quarter sized whelch plug on the powerhead with numbers on it.

To add to that, the welch plug (looks like a freeze plug) is typically on the starboard side of the engine, and is usually silver (not painted).

Also look on the transom bracket for the small ID plate. That will list the model and serial numbers as well.

 

[scarolina]

Re: Army issue Evinrude 35hp

Thanks, I found the welch plug. it says AM35B-1, so according to the website below, it is an '85 or '87.

shop.evinrude.com/files/Model%20Number%20Reference.pdf

 

[jrs_diesel]

Re: Army issue Evinrude 35hp

I just looked at that too. I am inclined to think that you have an 85. The 87 would be AM35BI.

I wonder what the difference is between the military and normal version of outboards? Is yours painted different?

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: Army issue Evinrude 35hp

I'm willing to bet, that the lower unit is different in design. I seem to recall having a 25hp that was a little bit earlier than this and the drive shaft had multiple splines, versus the typical 4 splines.

 

[scarolina]

Re: Army issue Evinrude 35hp

I am not sure. I am about to take it to a marine tech. Right now the upper is painted OD green, and the lower is black. Looks like the military could have done this.

My cousin gave it to me and said it was running well when he last used it. I need to replace the tiller arm and a few other minor things.

 

[ChiefBoz]

Re: Army issue Evinrude 35hp

The difference between a Military and civilian 35 is that the military version has a de-watering switch with hoses attached to the intake, carburetor, and bypass cover. The motor can be submerged up to two atmospheres, 66 feet. Once on the surface the de-watering switch is pulled out and the pull cord is pulled 8 to 10 times to expel any water. The dewater switch is closed and the motor is cranked.