The Johnson outboard part with serial number VJ30ELETA was a 30HP model. This model was manufactured in 1993. The 35HP model serial numbers are J35RETA and J35RLETA.
That is the model number not the serial number.
A 50hp Johnson outboard, model TELCUD, is a 1987 year model.
The engine model number, rather than the serial number, is required to determine the year model of a Johnson, or Evinrude outboard.
The year model for a Johnson outboard is determined from the engine model number, rather than the serial number.
The year model for a Johnson outboard is determined by the "model" number, rather than the serial number.
Johnson and Evinrude outboards, use the model, rather than the serial number, to determine the year model.
The year model of a Johnson outboard engine is determined by "model number" rather than the serial number.
Johnson and Evinrude outboards use the model number, rather than the serial number, to identify the year model.
The model number/designation, for a Johnson outboard, cannot be determined by horsepower rating, or serial number. The model number will be displayed on the serial number tag/sticker, affixed to the engine.
what is the 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.