Not your typical "what year" question (pic)

[jajeeper]

I was told this motor was a 1976 when I bought it. Even the motor title says it is. However, from what I've learned on this board (thanks to everyone here) from the serial number charts and color schemes, I think this motor is more likely a 1975. What do you think? (see s/n in sig)<br /><br />

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: Not your typical "what year" question (pic)

looks like my 76

 

[achris]

Re: Not your typical "what year" question (pic)

Serial number matches for a 1976. Looks like you got a 1976.....

 

[jajeeper]

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What resource are you using to find that info? The chart I looked at from a previous post in this forum shows it as a 1975. The chart does list an 85XS for 1976 with my serial number range, but I didn't think this was an XS.

 

[Ben Konopacky]

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The decal "850" on the (75) is marked 85Hp so it must be a 76.

 

[achris]

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I have a large book of numbers (Which I will not part with!) The decals are of the 76/77 and are sometimes refered to as 'hockey stick'.<br /><br />Chris...........<br /><br />I see you've modified your signature already

 

[jajeeper]

Re: Not your typical "what year" question (pic)

Thanks a bunch. I'm sure I'll have more questions as I go for you experts.

 

[andrewkafp]

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Go to www.myfishingpictures.com and look at my collection of cowling markings. The 76 and 77 were nearly the same, but the 75 was very different, so it's at least a 76.