The Johnson 9.9 model J10BACTR with serial number B040210 was manufactured in 2004. The serial number indicates the year of production, with the first two digits typically representing the year. Thus, this outboard motor is from 2004.
1983
The Johnson J10BACTR is a model of the Johnson J10, which was produced in the early 1980s. Specifically, the J10 series began production in 1981 and continued until around 1985. The J10BACTR designation indicates a specific variant within that series.
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.
A Johnson, model number J10BACDB, is a 1986 year model. 1999
The engine model number, rather than the serial number, is required to determine the year model of a Johnson, or Evinrude outboard.
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.
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 number, rather than the serial number, to identify the year model.