Deciphering The Model Code on 1990-98 Engines
+ See Figure 3
Engines built for the 1990-98 model years (and all JohnsonIEvinrude
engines built back through 1980) will contain an 8-12 digit code for
identification. If the code begins with A, B, C, H, S, T or V, it represents a
model variation (a model built for use in certain countries or specifically for a
boat-builder to include with their new boat). If one of these alphas is not
present, the code should start with J (for Johnson) or E (for Evinrude). The
next one, two or three digits will be numbers, representing the horsepower
rating. The digit following the horsepower rating will be a one, two or three
digit alpha code identifying the various trimlmodel types (such as TE for tiller
electric or FRE for Cstroke, electric startiremote). Following the model
identifier may be a single alpha identifier (L, Y, X or Z) representing gearcase
shaft length (a lack of this identifier would represent a 15 in. shaft length).
Next, a two-digit, alpha identifier is used for the year. And lastly, the
manufacturer internally uses a single check digit to designate the model run.
Refer to the accompanying illustration to interpret the various alpha
identifiers found throughout the model code.
Starting in 1980, OMC began using the word lNTRODUCES as an
easy way to decipher model years. The 10 letters of that word
correspond to the digits 1-9 and 0, in that order. The first letter "I"
represents a 1, the second letter "N" represents a 2 and so on until "S"
which represents a 0. When deciphering a model code, each of the two
alpha identifiers correspond to the last two digits of the model year. A
1998 model would therefore be EC, a 1996 would be ED, and so on. For
quick deciphering, right out the word INTRODUCES and then number
the letters from 1-9 and then 0.
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