Topic: Can you help me idenify this Old Evinrude Outboard

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September 9, 2016 at 7:34 pm #5212
seektruth
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Through my father I inherited my Grandfather’s Evinrude Outboard. I’m trying to identify year and model and determine it’s market value. Here’s what I know:

– Serial # on metal tag on bottom of boat mounting bracket: 1N010
– Model # stamped where engine meets exhaust housing: Elto IE. 8 or IL. 8
– It has two spark plugs: Champion C-4
– The folding Tiller Handle is stamped: 110566
– The handle to pick up the motor is stamped : 110565
– The inside of the flywheel cover is stamped: Z77G

Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge.

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September 9, 2016 at 8:08 pm #43695
pm-t2
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1929 model N evinrude Folding Sportwin, going by serial/model number.

But the transom bracket, tower, and gearfoot all look Elto-ish, and the logo bears that out.

Hope this helps.

best,
PM T2
September 9, 2016 at 9:22 pm #43697
seektruth
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PM T2. Thank you. So do you think this is an Elto? Or are you saying it is a smorgasbord of various engine parts…perhaps rebuilt at some point? Do you think it has any market value?
September 9, 2016 at 10:00 pm #43700
seektruth
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I just found a June 1929 advertisement for the Evinrude Folding Sportwin 2.5 HP. The images in this advertisement look exactly like my motor and my motor has the two fold-able features prominent in the ad. So I think you nailed it PM T2. The only thing I am still confused about is why the motor housing is engraved with Elto IE. 8…any ideas? Thanks again for your help
September 9, 2016 at 10:42 pm #43702
chris-p
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I answered on the other forum you posted on, but I think it is a bit of an assortment of parts. Mainly Sportwin as Mr Scratch indicated. Cool folder.

As far as value, mainly sentimental value. Wont get rich that’s for sure, but very cool.

IF it was my grandpas, I would keep her and get her running! That would be worth more than the physical money you would get from a sale, just my 2 cents.
September 10, 2016 at 3:55 pm #43733
pm-t2
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BTW – Mr Scratch is my Dad….. 😉
September 10, 2016 at 4:13 pm #43737
The Boat House
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September 10, 2016 at 4:40 pm #43739
seektruth
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Tubs…that motor looks awesome. I’m thinking of cosmetically restoring mine (paint job) and will use yours as a guide. As you point out mine looks exactly like yours. Does yours have an Elto stamp on the left side of the engine where the engine meets the prop housing?

And what do you think mine is worth…as is and/or cosmetically restored?

I’m not going to keep it…I’ll sell it to someone who will enjoy it…my Grandfather would be happy with that.
September 10, 2016 at 10:28 pm #43751
The Boat House
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September 11, 2016 at 12:03 am #43756
vintin
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quote seektruth:

Tubs…that motor looks awesome. I’m thinking of cosmetically restoring mine (paint job) and will use yours as a guide. As you point out mine looks exactly like yours. Does yours have an Elto stamp on the left side of the engine where the engine meets the prop housing?

And what do you think mine is worth…as is and/or cosmetically restored?

I’m not going to keep it…I’ll sell it to someone who will enjoy it…my Grandfather would be happy with that.

I believe your attempt to paint and restore it will likely reduce it’s value.

We see restorations done by folks not really into this hobby and it is very rare that they increase the motor’s value.

Usually the motors become laughingstocks to those seriously in the hobby.

If you knew what the hourly dollar return was on restorations you’d probably loose interest quickly in doing one.
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