Engine, outboard
Name/Title
Engine, outboardEntry/Object ID
1964.039Description
Evinrude Model A 1922 outboard engine, 1 cylinder, two HP, s/n 117415 Evinrude A 1964.039 A very early outboard engine, the first maketed outboard from Ole Evinrude. Museum records indicate this engine is from 1922, but the model was made from 1909 until the company, then out of Evinrude's ownership, was forced to compete with the Elto Twin in 1921. Two horsepower. Note how the label, "detachable row-boat motor", belies that this is a new concept. One large cylinder in a cast-iron block make this engine very heavy for its size. Direct-adjusted carburetor in the front, forward-reverse shift by turning the tiller handle. Exhaust is through a vertical perforated sheet-copper muffler cannister in back on the port side. A vent can be opened in the top of this can to releive back-pressure at high speeds. Starts with a leather strap. Very interesting.Collection
Outboard motorsAcquisition
Accession
1964.039Source or Donor
Foster, June H.S.Made/Created
Manufacturer
EvinrudeDate made
1922Edition
Model: ANotes
Early Date: 1922 Engine: 0.000 Cylinders: 1 HP: 2Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
5012Location
*Cleveland E. Dodge Memorial Launch Building
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