How do I find out what year my Honda outboard is?

Check for the model year, which will start with either a “D” or an “A.” This will be followed by a single digit, or the letter “X” or “Y.” The first letter (i.e. the “D” or “A”) will be either the third or fourth letter in the serial number sequence.

Which Honda outboard do I have?

The frame serial number is found on or near the stern bracket, stamped into a metal plate. The number uses the form “BXXX-XXXXXXX” and may also be referred to as the product identification number. If you can’t find the model name or frame serial number, contact a Honda Marine dealer for help.

How do I find out what year my outboard motor is?

The serial number can help you determine the year of your engine. Your serial number or model number can be found on the engine’s mid-section. Often this plate is also marked with the engine’s year too.

How do you read Honda engine serial numbers?

Finding the Engine Serial Number The engine serial number is stamped into the side of the engine. All Honda engine serial numbers have a 4 or 5 letter prefix followed by a 7 digit number.

How do I tell how old my Yamaha outboard is?

The number at the top right is the Yamaha model number and year. The number denotes the outboard’s HP, and the last letter denotes the outboard’s year of manufacture.

How do you tell the year of a Johnson outboard motor?

The number to the far right is the model run or suffix. The next two letters to the left are the part of the code that determine the year. Johnson Evinrude uses a simple code if the outboard is a 1980 to the present model. It is INTRODUCES.

How do you measure the shaft length on an outboard motor?

To measure your outboard motor shaft length, measure from the bottom of the mounting bracket where it rests on the transom to the top of the cavitation plate, this is the horizontal surface of the lower unit immediately above the propeller. Later in the article is an image that shows you exactly where to measure.

How do I read my Honda lawn mower model number?

On Honda lawnmowers, the model numbers and serial numbers are usually located on the back of the deck between the handles. For some models, there are two number locations near where each side of the handle meets the deck, one giving the model designation, and one the serial number.

How to tell the year of a Honda outboard motor?

Reference the Honda Outboard Motor Model Identification Guide to determine the year in which your motor was manufactured. For example, the serial number BF2D2SCHA indicates that the motor was built in 2002.

What can I do about my Honda outboard?

If you’ve got an issue with your Honda outboard we can help you. We can’t promise to fix the problem, you’ll have to do that yourself, but we can provide you with the OEM Honda outboard parts you’ll need to make the repairs. Here you can find Honda outboard parts for your engine arranged by horsepower and by serial number.

Where is the serial number on a Honda outboard?

Locate the serial number plate on the right side of the outboard, just beneath the engine cover and close to the transom.

Where can I find Honda outboard engine parts?

Here you can find Honda outboard parts for your engine arranged by horsepower and by serial number. Once you identify your motor, you can use the exploded Honda outboard parts diagrams. When you click the diagrams, you can identify the parts you need and you can also see how the parts fit together in your engine.