Strange 1975? Evinrude 9.9 with cdi

[kd9ker]

So, I just bought a 9.9 evinrude for a decent deal in pretty good condition but not quite running. Anyways, the it was advertised as a 1975, and the model number, 10524C, confirms that wherever I look. The funny part is this motor has CDI ignition, power pack on the side, flywheel labeled cd ignition, etc. Now, nothing I can find online/ on any of the forums suggests that the motor came off of a factory line like this so I figured there are a few possibilities.
1. Mabey some previous owner didn't like the points and decided to get a bunch of CDI parts together and convert it. I doubt this is true because it looks like all of the mounting stuff lines up perfect to the power head, and all of the wiring looks pretty factory, but I will take a closer look when I get home.
2. At some point someone swapped the entire power head with one from a CDI motor, maybe in the process of a 15hp conversion??
My question is what do you guys think is most likely, or what should I do to figure out what is up with it? Or does anyone know of any motors that were produced as such with that model number?
Thanks!

 

[racerone]

Post pictures.----Is serial # on transom bracket the same as on the powerhead ??

 

[F_R]

I,ll go with #2

 

[kd9ker]

Alright I took some images, the little silver plug on top is the serial number right? If so it looks like it has a different powerhead.

 

[racerone]

A rebuilt powerhead was installed.

 

[kd9ker]

Thanks! Is there any way to figure out what year or exact model it came from?

 

[racerone]

Does not really matter as many parts were the same year after year.----But if you insist find your spares under a 1983 model.

 

[saltchuckmatt]

Could be that someone put the older clamp assembly on a newer one.... Just never know.

If you order parts, you will know if you have the incorrect ones when they come back wrong!

 

[racerone]

Rebuilt " new " factory powerheads came with electric start intake cover I think.----Post picture of the cowling if it has not been molested.

 

[kd9ker]

Sure, it's pretty faded especially on one side but you can tell what was on it. I'll take some pictures when I get home later.

 

[kbait]

You may have a 15 carb.. look down the throat and compare to pic (via Leeroy’s Ramblings..)

 

[kd9ker]

Thanks, I'll check the carb (fingers crossed!!) before I try to fire it up in a couple days.
I took pictures of the cowling but it was in worse shape than I rememberd it, I'll definitely re paint and do a decal kit at some point.

 

[racerone]

Looks close to 1982 decals to me.