Can you identify my outboard ??

[CPD]

In need of TLC beyond measure, but she carries fond memories, and I want to fully strip and rebuild.

Several sares needed ........... any clue as to what make / model ?

Many thanks ............

 

[KevinV]

A quick Google of the model number says Johnson/Evinrude

1998 Outboard 3 [E3ROECS] - Parts Lookup | Crowley Marine

 

[Dellquay13]

It a common model shared between tohatsu, Johnson and evinrude amongst others. Usually either 3.3 or 3.5hp.
The serial number on yours makes it an Evinrude 3hp. I had the Johnson version, until it died from a lack of maintenance in freshwater flushing.

 

[ShinyShoe]

That's an evinrude
3hp
From 1998

https://www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1998&hp=3&model=E3ROECS

 

[CPD]

Great start thanks chaps - any recommendations for UK parts suppliers ??

 

[ShinyShoe]

What do you need?

 

[Dellquay13]

I used to get all my Evinrude and Johnson spares from South Coast Marine in Christchurch, always had good advice and service, and they carried lots of spares in stock. My local marine engineers in Milford Haven used them too for spares.
I haven’t had any dealings with them for 10 years since I sold my last Evinrude outboard though.

 

[Refueler]

I have one of those ... but its the Johnson version .. same as the Evinrude.

Good little motors ....

As another says - its basically a re-badged Tohatsu.

 

[VicS]

Great start thanks chaps - any recommendations for UK parts suppliers ??

The place I used to get Evinrude spares is no more.

Try Wills Marine in Kingsbridge. They used to be good for mail order spares.

Quote the model number when ordering parts.

 

[john_morris_uk]

Try Evinrude Johnson Spares

 

[ChromeDome]

Outboard Marine Corp (OMC) went bust in 2000 and parts are hard to find new.

In 2001 Canadian Bombardier acquired the the brands Evinrude and Johnson and marketed rebranded Suzuki 4-strokes and the 3rd gen. 2-stroke Evinrude E-Tec series.

It all ended in 2020.

 

[jamie N]

As stated in #3, pretty much all parts will be compatible with the Tohatsu 3.5hp types of engine.
Great little engines.

 

[Alex_Blackwood]

Try here. Might be able to help.
Home | South Coast Outboard Servicing

 

[Dellquay13]

As stated in #3, pretty much all parts will be compatible with the Tohatsu 3.5hp types of engine.
Great little engines.
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Some parts on the Tohatsu versions, like the cooling water pickup pipe from the impeller housing up to the power head, can be different to the ones used on the OMC Evinrude and Johnson models, probably as the models evolved through iterations. To be sure you are buying the right part from the right iteration, you need to use the serial number and not guess it will be the same as the Tohatsu, which tripped me up.

 

[CPD]

Can't thank you enough chaps. Have located a Haynes manual, and well on the way to spending more than she is worth physically. The memories however are valued somewhat differently. Thanks again ............

 

[Refueler]

Can't thank you enough chaps. Have located a Haynes manual, and well on the way to spending more than she is worth physically. The memories however are valued somewhat differently. Thanks again ............

I would rather have this little 2 banger than a hefty 4 banger ... good engine .... my 3hp was used on back end of my Tallinn 25ft race boat ... purely to get in / out of marina berth while hoisting sails ... not for passage

Main point I always suggest ..... when stopping the engine - turn off fuel ... let it run dry ... only use stop button if its emergency or a short stop of less than an hour.

 

[VicS]

Some parts on the Tohatsu versions, like the cooling water pickup pipe from the impeller housing up to the power head, can be different to the ones used on the OMC Evinrude and Johnson models, probably as the models evolved through iterations. To be sure you are buying the right part from the right iteration, you need to use the serial number and not guess it will be the same as the Tohatsu, which tripped me up.

It is the model number on Johnsons and Evinrudes which you must quote. In this case E3ROECS

 

[mickywillis]

If you are lucky, inside the carburettor to engine manifold, you may find a restrictor plate? Its a small round stainless steel plate, the same outside diameter as the carburettor venturi bore and with a slot cut out in it. Take it out and you'' have a more powerful outboard! I hade and Evinrude 2.3Hp, exactly the same as yours, removed restrictor and upped the HP by another 1 to a 3.3Hp which was much more suited to my dinghy I had at the time!