Red fuel cap on early Evinrude Elto Cubs

[soflaevinrude]

Can someone confirm for me that early Evinrude Elto Cubs came with red fuel caps? I’ve heard of them and have also seen pictures of them in different articles but not sure if they are correct. Thanks in advance for any information you might have.

 

[Tubs]

As best I can tell from the examples I’ve seen-
The Cub & Mate had a silver metal cap.
The Johnson Models MS & MD had a red metal cap.
The Sea King Midget had a brown or black plastic cap.
As far a size & thread, they are the same and
more than likely some were interchanged.
Tubs.

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[soflaevinrude]

Thanks for your reply. The reason that I brought this up is that I have a copy of the book BEAUTIFUL OUTBOARDS by Peter Hunn that shows a full page color photo of a guy holding both an early Evinrude Mate and an Elto Cub. The Cub has a red fuel cap. I have also read a comment or article some time back that mentioned a red fuel cap on early Cubs.

[Tubs]

I painted the cap red on my Cub.
Silver cap on my Mate.
Here is a Cub with the brown plastic cap.
Decal looks like the original.
Not that important to me.
In the original advertisement the cap
doesn’t look as though it was red.
Tubs

A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

[soflaevinrude]

These photos online cause even more confusion showing both Cubs and Mates with red fuel caps. Could be personal preference even if not correct for the motor. Thanks again for your replies.

 

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