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Before 1980, you use the first four numbers of the Evinrude boat motor serial number to determine the year it was made. Motor serial numbers beginning with 5402 were made in 1964.
The year model of an Evinrude outboard cannot be determined from the serial number, but rather from the model number.
The year model of an Evinrude outboard engine is determined from the engine "model number", rather than the serial number.
The 5602R is a 1966 Evinrude
With that serial number it would be a 1986.
Model # is E8RCSS Serial# is E0006522 Evinrude uses the model number to determine the year model. The above model number designates an 1980 model , 8 hp.
The engine model number, rather than the serial number, is required to determine the year model of a Johnson, or Evinrude outboard.
In order to determine the year model for a Evinrude, or Johnson outboard, the engine model number is used.
Johnson and Evinrude outboards, use the model number, rather than the serial number, to determine the year model. Mercury outboards, uses serial number and horsepower.
Its a 1970 Evinrude Mate. 1.5 HP.
Johnson and Evinrude outboard motors use the engine "model" number to determine the year model.
In order to determine the year model for Johnson or Evinrude outboards, the model number, rather than the serial number is needed. The model number is located on the tag, or sticker that bears the serial number.