Need Info on Evinrude Inboard model DD

[oldelto]

Wanted to know what year Evinrude made first inboard motor model CC and DD.
I understand there are 2 different version of model DD. Any list on year/serial no. etc.

[garry-in-michigan]

The model CC was a single cylinder inboard of 2 horse power built from 1916 through 1924. The DD model was a 4-½ horse power twin built from 1916 through 1927. If there is a following R – it came with a reversing gear case.

Edit V to R – thanks Brook

[brook-n]

Gary,
With no disrespect I believe the DDV is the twin cylinder pump.
The DDR is the twin cylinder inboard with the Reverse Gear.
The DD is the twin cylinder without the Reverse Gear.

However it was not uncommon to see a DDV ( pump powerhead )
end up being used in a boat in place of the DD or DDR as it was
not uncommon for the front rod to starve for lubrication and throw
a rod through the block or cracking it due to the angle it was mounted
on the cradle in the boat. Finding a DD or DDR that has not had the block
repaired is a nice find!

Respectfully

[garry-in-michigan]

Thank you Brook – I’m glad you caught that for me. I lost my glasses and can’t really tell what I’m doing until it’s printed out in the larger type.
Even then I’m not too sure . . . . 😀

[brook-n]

Yeah……I am myself starting to experience changes in my eye sight as well. The eye doctor & I have had a running joke
for several years as my perscription has not changed. I think he is going to get me this year though, as I find myself checking
more than once as well.

I have not seen a heck of a lot of detailed info or ser# breakdown on the inboards or the pumps.

Respectfully

[oldelto]

I noticed there are 2 different DD. One early from 1916 to 1921 or 1922. Cylinders were made separately above crankshaft and after 1922 one piece cyl block with 2 cylinders. I came across early version DD last weekend. Didn’t find model/serial no.

[brook-n]

You are correct. The early one had separate cylinder castings where the later were one casting for both cylinders.

The Mod / Ser# on the later DD is located on the flange on the left side (portside) where the motor gets bolted to the cradle in the boat.
( At least on the ones I have in my collection. )

I believe the Mod / Ser# on the earlier one is on the right side ( Starboard side ) on the front flange where the motor gets bolted to the cradle
in the boat. I do not have a earlier one in my collection to refference so I am going by memory of ones I have seen over the years.
There is always the posibility that maybe the front case was replaced at some point in it life and the Mod/Ser# was never transfered on to the
new case. Hopefully someone who has the earlier version will see this thread and be able to confirm.

Respectfully

[oldelto]

Thanks Brook for the info. Will try to find serial # sometimes this weekend.
Do you know what original color is? I was told that DDV color is red. DD is green?

[brook-n]

To the best of my knowledge the DDV Pumper was red and DD was gray, the same if not very close to the color gray used on
the Evinrude Rowboat Motors of that time period. I have a untouched original DDV Pumper & a DD in my collection that seem to
support this. I am not aware of any other colors offered if there were.

Respectfully

[kees]

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one question left
The model and serial numbers on evinrude inboards are usually stamped in the outer thin edge of the mounting flanges. Usually have to scrape paint off they are faintly stamped- steel wool helps.
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