Got a new toy. Anybody know the year?

[Hank007]

I just picked up a 135HP evinrude. Model # 135383M, Serial # J 05970. Can anyone tell me where to go to decipher the info? I need to know the year. Thanks.

 

[freddyray21]

Re: Got a new toy. Anybody know the year?

1973 www.maxrules.com

 

[rick powell]

Re: Got a new toy. Anybody know the year?

looks like it is a 1973. go to Crowley Marine. com and type in serial #.