what year is my spl 28hp evinrude

Just bought a 28 hp spl evinrude and not sure what year it is any idea from inside numbers

I have been reading some your post you guys got some awesome projects thanks for all the the great pictures and stories and I have 1 of my own it's going to start here soon so if anybody has any good information feel free to let me know thank you :LOL2: about the 28 horsepower spl evinrude

It would be helpful if you posted the serial number for everyone to see. :mrgreen:

Model number is alot more useful than the serial number but here is a quick way for you to determine it yourself.
OMC used a ten letter word to denote model years for their later model engines. This started around 1980.
The word is INTRODUCES so lets say you had a J25ELCE you would have a 1989 25hp.

I = 1
N = 2
T = 3
R = 4
O = 5
D = 6
U = 7
C = 8
E = 9
S = 0

thank u for ur info helped out great trying and learning lol on how to upload pics and anyway i have a lowe 16 ft 2005 with a 9.9 merc 4 stroke bare bones and will will have big changes coming soon want bigger motor and decking on boat with storage and batteries up front to equal weight lvl off i guess or if anyone has any ideas pls pass on i do need to read other posts on other rebuilds to see what improvements that u all have already done omg u guys r awesome will look forward to reading all great posts i am new to this awesome place and luv ur great projects and lots of pics and i will get some picks tooooo thank u again all...

I'm not sure but I think that may have been the world's longest single sentence........

my penmanship isnt my strong suit, lol... But i'am working off my cell ..
Screen is well not the size we want to use lol..
I did find out year is a 1997, ty, see u on the water

Im trying to find what 2 cycle to gas ratio is for a 28 hp spl evinrude 1997?
Just love all the projects, all u rock,

Your engine will run well at the recommended 50:1 ratio or anything down to around 24:1 if you want to add a little more oil. I always run mine a little rich on oil.

thank you for the info you guys are awesome for all the great information I think you so much this might even exist.
I spent a lot of time reading there are some great projects going on here thank you.