Model vs year?

[Uncle Dave]

I am looking at an evinrude motor to buy. The seller says it is a 1998 model.
Using the nada lookup for the model number E140TLERR seems to be a 1994. There may be only one R on the end of the model number.
Is there a better place to look up model and years than nada? If so where?
I want to know for sure before I spring.

Thanks ahead
Uncle Dave

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Model vs year?

It is indeed a 1994 Model as designated by the "ER"....

http://www.skoterskroten.com/batmotorer/Listor/arsmodellstabell.pdf ] Click Here [/url]

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Model vs year?

dave, i would be more concerned as to the condition, and maintainance, than a 4 year difference is age. a 30 y/o can be better than an abused 3 y/o. don't go by nada values, usually extremely low. how's the pontoon project coming along?

 

[F_R]

Re: Model vs year?

For Evinrude and Johnsons with the funny code, take the two letters preceding the last one (ER) and use the code word INTRODUCES where I=1, N=2, T=3, well you get the idea. ER=94.

 

[Uncle Dave]

Re: Model vs year?

Good morning Tash,

I am still looking for just the right deal on a pontoon. This one with the 140 EV looks promising, but I am concerned about the motor being a 94 when it was listed as a 98. I am to go and look at the rig tomorrow and test ride etc. It is a 24 footer.
My computer has been sick for a week or so . Hopefully the medicine of a few bucks has the problem in a little better health. Buck pills aways seem to work.
By the way since 94 is the last year the 140 horsepower was made, is it known as a good engine or a "dog" ?

Thanks
Uncle Dave

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Model vs year?

if i'm not mistaken it's a big looper, and a reliable engine. take some pics of it and the boat, and post.