Model number (letters) after DT8C? If pre- 2011 the model # decodes as:
DT ~ 2stroke
8 ~ HP
C ~ oil injection
then possibly other options like electric start
Next is an S, L, or X for shaft length
last letter should be a model year identifier
1997 | 00802-751001 | DT 8MCSV
DT 8MCLV |
if your serial # 8s correct, looks like its a 1997 DT8MCSV or DT8MCLV: a long or short shaft, manual start, oil injected 8hp
the V at the end of the 2 model #s I listed stands for 1997