Topic: 1939 lightfour serial # question – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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May 9, 2022 at 5:32 pm #259637
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I have a 1939 Evinrude lightfour the serial number is 9031-50001. What does the 50001 designate? There’s no way they made 50000 of these motors in 1939? So is the 5 something else and this is the 1st 39 model to roll off the line? Thanks

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May 9, 2022 at 10:43 pm #259644
HARRY D. NICHOLSON
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My thought is that your tag rceived one too many zeros. The first sn was 9031-0001
May 10, 2022 at 2:29 pm #259661
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Is the 5 the designation for a 5″ longer tail shaft? I was thinking it would have been a -5 but maybe they put the 5 in front? Does this make it the 1st off the line for that year? I know it doesn’t add value but it add “cool” factor

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May 10, 2022 at 11:56 pm #259704
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The 5″ longer version would not be a 9031, it would be 9032.
May 11, 2022 at 12:10 pm #259710
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Here is a picture

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May 11, 2022 at 1:39 pm #259713
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5 digits in serial number due to being a Canadian built motor?

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1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

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May 12, 2022 at 12:40 am #259721
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Looks like Bobw has it right. Most Canadian built Evinrude models from 1947-1950 started with sn 50001. That’s the oldest Canadian list I have.
May 12, 2022 at 8:35 am #259722
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May 12, 2022 at 1:27 pm #259732
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Still interesting to know thanks

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