1989? force 50hp where's the model number?

scanman

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A friend needs a new impeller & shaft seal for it, but I'm an Evinrude dude. I can't seem to find a tag or anything.
 

Robert D

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Re: 1989? force 50hp where's the model number?

Metal plate on left side of transom mount, if you're standing behind the motor. Also, a small white sticker on the back of the engine near the top, likely faded. If all else fails, there should be a wiring diagram on the top of the motor. They usually stay in good shape. Use that to check against wiring diagrams in a Solec manual or similar, matching color codes, etc....to figure out which model you have in front of you.
 

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Re: 1989? force 50hp where's the model number?

Thanks. The numbers from the metal tag on the transom mount are mod: M507F9B ser:1045. the local dealer has told him 3 times that these are wrong, & he needs "more numbers". do they appear correct to you? Would you have a link to use for identification?
 

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Re: 1989? force 50hp where's the model number?

Thanks Robert! The part # really helped! I was able to find the number for the shaft seal too. The best prices I've found were at boats.net. It's a real shame that the local dealer is so "hardheaded" that he can't look 'em up for me. Guess my buddy'll have to fish with me this weekend, LOL! I really appreciate your help!
 

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Re: 1989? force 50hp where's the model number?

Did you see all those model numbers....just for the 50hp Force? Incredible. I can picture a lazy parts guy that's depending on a paper catalogue not wanting to look through all those :) That really is way too many model numbers, considering they probably share 95% of the same parts!
 

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Re: 1989? force 50hp where's the model number?

I do agree! Maybe that's part of the reason they didn't last. I also noticed that there are lotsa different impellers just for the 50hp. It seems sooooo unnecessary!
 
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