The two characters, third and second from the end of the motor number (not the serial) designates the model year. Example: VE70TLEDA The E and D is the year, see table below.
1980 - CS
1981 - CI
1982 - CN
1983 - CT
1984 - CR
1985 - CO
1986 - CD
1987 - CU
1988 - CC
1989 - CE
1990 - ES
1991 - EI
1992 - EN
1993 - ET
1994 - ER
1995 - EO
1996 - ED
1997 - EU
1998 - EC
Model year 1998-2006:
1999 - EE
2000 - SS
2001 - SI
2002 - SN
2003 - ST
2004 - SR
2005 - SO
2006 - SD
1070310
1986
The year model for a Johnson outboard is determined from the engine model number, rather than the serial number.
Johnson outboards uses the engine model number to determine the year model of the engine.
To find the year of manufacture for a Johnson outboard, the model number, (rather than the serial number), is used.
Johnson outboards uses the model number, to determine the age of the engine.
The engine model number, rather than the serial number, is required to determine the year model of a Johnson, or Evinrude outboard.
To find the year model of an Johnson outboard, the model number is needed. From the serial number posted above, I can see a 25 hp Johnson, that is all.
1980. If you google the S/N it will show up
The year model for Johnson and Evinrude outboards is determined by the "model" number, rather than the serial number.
The "J" prefix on this serial number would indicate a Johnson, however, Johnson / Evinrude uses the model number to designate the year model of the engine. What make is the engine?MURCURY
1983