how to find the year of my engine

[johndeerenut]

i have a 70 horsepower vro inline 3 cylinder evinrude and would like to know the year as i need to find a rebuild kit i couldnt find a year on it any where but got a serial number from the mount that goes on the boat but as im writing this i dont have it on me i will get it later tonight thanks for any help.

 

[Vic.S]

Re: how to find the year of my engine

Yes we need the model number off the plate on the transom bracket.

Older engines have a two part number, first part is the model number. Later ones have separate model and serial numbers. (Yours will be the later type if its a VRO)

Tell us the numbers and all will be explained
(actually will probably be mostly letters, E70 then a series of letters .

Ignore the last letter. the previous two will give the year according to the "INTRODUCES" Code where I =1 N = 2 etc .... E= 9 and S = 0.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: how to find the year of my engine

Use this link and the model number on the port side of the transom bracket.
Any further questions post back with the numbers/letters

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=365226

 

[johndeerenut]

Re: how to find the year of my engine

ok the numbers are
model number E7otlco

serial number G1053387 and it is a vro greyish blue engine

 

[Vic.S]

Re: how to find the year of my engine

E70TLCO

E= Evinrude
70 = 70 hp
T = Tilt and trim .. electric start
L = Long shaft (20")
CO = 1985

Followed by S ? has no significance anyway

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: how to find the year of my engine

It is an Evinrude
70 HP
Power trim and tilt
Electric start
20 inch shaft
1985

Check it against the link I posted and see for yourself.

 

[johndeerenut]

Re: how to find the year of my engine

hey thanks gus for the info now i can tear it down and see what parts it needs