How do i tell what year my outboard is?

bankerjohn

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Re: How do i tell what year my outboard is?

V = boat builder
J = Johnson
140 = 140 hp
T = trim and tilt, electric start
X = 25" shaft
ES = 1990
E = model run

Since you said it was an Evinrude, maybe a prior owner replaced the engine cover!?
 
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ezeke

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Re: How do i tell what year my outboard is?

The X in your model number is for the extra long (25") shaft drive and the drive will be 15 spline.
 

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