What year is this Evinrude Fastwin?

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Rex Scott

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My aunt has had this old motor sitting on her deck for around 20 years. It is sized up which I expected it would be. I think it is a 1956 fastwin. The only thing that is confusing me is the glass bowl that goes to the carb is on the side of the motor instead of on the carb. Has anyone seen one like this?
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Looks like a 56.----But the model # tag is clearly visible on port transom bracket.--Post the numbers.----That separate glass bowl is fairly common as well.----Or an easy retro fit.
 
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racerone said:
Looks like a 56.----But the model # tag is clearly visible on port transom bracket.--Post the numbers.----That separate glass bowl is fairly common as well.----Or an easy retro fit.
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Is the glass bowl on the side a stock thing or it and aftermarket fit?
 
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That glass bowl is shown standard on 1961 model 18 HP.-----And I know it is used on many other models too.-----The powerhead on that 56 may have been replaced / modified.----The possibilities are endless.
 
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No point in argument !!---The 15020 is listed as a 57 model.----I think I step aside in offering you any more help !
 
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that parts place says 15020====> 7.5hp 1957...incl the side glass bowl filter !

great motors

rex.... sqwirt some PB Blaster or WD-40 or Automatic transmission oil in the plug holes wait a few days to soak it in maybe it will release

great hobby if you want to bring it back to life this book CHEAP OUTBAORDS is a great read for new comers ifyou have no experience on these oldies . book covers 5.5 and 7.5 very well


Cheap Outboards: The Beginner's Guide to Making an Old Motor Run Forever: Wawrzyniak, Max: 9781891369629: Books - Amazon.ca
 
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Where do you see that a 15020 is a 7 1/2 HP ??----From the picture in post #1 it is clear that this is NOT a 7 1/2 HP motor.-----Just take a close look at that listing for a 1957 model 7 1/2 and you would clearly identify it as the 18 HP motor.-----Just another example of mistakes on that website.
 
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Sure----But look at the gearcase parts !!!-----That is the 18 HP gearcase and 110% sure that is not a 7 1/2 HP gearcase.----A definite BLUNDER on that website !
 
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Crosbyman said:
that parts place says 15020====> 7.5hp 1957...incl the side glass bowl filter !

great motors

rex.... sqwirt some PB Blaster or WD-40 or Automatic transmission oil in the plug holes wait a few days to soak it in maybe it will release

great hobby if you want to bring it back to life this book CHEAP OUTBAORDS is a great read for new comers ifyou have no experience on these oldies . book covers 5.5 and 7.5 very well


Cheap Outboards: The Beginner's Guide to Making an Old Motor Run Forever: Wawrzyniak, Max: 9781891369629: Books - Amazon.ca
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Thank you for the suggestion, but I agree that it is a 18 hp. I already have the head off and have been soaking it in half transmission fluid and half acetoin. I am about to receive from my grandpa a book about Evinrude and johnsons from 1956 to I think the late 80's.
 
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just go to boatinfo.com
Boatinfo - 1922-1964 Johnson Service Manual

you can print pages you need to a PDF on your computer

select the little printer bottom right select a range of pages (not to big) and click the tick mark bottom right side

I have the johnson red book but evinrudes are pretty much the same
 
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