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How to tell what year my evinrude outboard is. Nine-character model numbers indicate outboards made between 1980 and 1998. Nine-character model numbers indicate outboards made between 1980 and 1998. Evinrude Johnson Outboard Motor Model Year Lookup Guide.

Model Years 2002 Up. OMC JohnsonEvinrude Model Identification 1980-2004. If the Johnson or Johnson Evinrude is older then 1980 you can find the year of the outboard using one of several methods.

Johnson and Evinrude outboards use the model number rather than the serial number to identify the year model. From 1980 to present the year is coded in the serial number. Johnson Recreational Outboards 1922-1979.

Evinrude Johnson OMC model guide. The factory service manual for 1985 covers all the models that year and would be overkill if all you need is info on a 2HP motor. Your authorized Evinrude service dealer is equipped to verify if there are any outstanding safety bulletins or recall notices applicable to your outboard using your product VINserial number.

Johnson Evinrude Model Years 1980-1999. MODEL YEAR CHART FOR JOHNSON EVINRUDE OUTBOARDS 1980-1999. Likewise how do you read a outboard serial number.

Please select a year range above to find the year your outboard engine was manufactured. Other than that your basic tools should do the job. Dont be afraid to ask questions and read the top secret file at the beginning of this forum.