Deciphering honda part #'s - 1998 BF40

[Wood Zeppelin]

Hi,

I have a Honda 1998 BF40A that needs a new lower unit. Unfortunately the part numbers I find on the internet are more complicated than what's actually on my motor!

My motor just says: Serial# BAYL-2000958

However, Boats.net lists the following

BF40AW LHA VIN# BAYL-2000001 to BAYL-2099999
BF40AW LHTA VIN# BAYL-2000001 to BAYL-2099999
BF40AW LRA VIN# BAYL-2000001 to BAYL-2099999
BF40AW LRTA VIN# BAYL-2000001 to BAYL-2099999
BF40AW XRTA VIN# BAYU-2000001 to BAYU-2099999

I assume BF40A and BF40AW is the same thing? Or not?
How do I know which one of the these is mine?

[Schuster]

This is a example of what you get when you google identify model no of Honda outboard

Honda Model Identification...




BF2



Manufacturer

Horse- power

Model
Year

Shaft
Length

Steering
System



Market

BF = Honda

EX:
2

DX = 1999
DY = 2000
D1 = 2001
D2 = 2002
D3 = 2003
D4 = 2004
D5 = 2005
D6 = 2006
DK0 = 2007- up

S = 15"
L = 20"

H = Throttle
Grip
C = Centrifugal
Clutch

A = American

EXAMPLE: BF2D1SCHA = Honda, 2 HP, 2001 Model, 15", Centrifugal Clutch w/Throttle Grip, American



BF5- BF20



Manufacturer

Special
Features

Horse- power

Model
Year

Shaft
Length

Steering
System



Starter



Market

BF = Honda

P = High Thrust
Propeller
= Standard
Propeller

EX:
5
20

D1 = 2001
D2 = 2002
D3 = 2003
D4 = 2004
D5 = 2005
D6 = 2006
DK0 = 2007-up

S = 15"
L = 20"
XL = 25"

H = Throttle
Grip
C = Centrifugal
Clutch

S = Electric
= Manual
T = Electric w/ Power Tilt

A = American

EXAMPLE: BFP5D1LHSA = Honda, High Thrust Prop., 5 HP, 2001 Model, 20", Throttle Grip, Elec. Start, American



BF25- BF225

Manufacturer

Horse- power

Model
Year

Shaft
Length

Steering
System

Tilt & Trim

Market

BF = Honda

EX:
25
115
225

AX = 1999
AY = 2000
A1 = 2001
A2 = 2002
A3 = 2003
A4 = 2004
A5 = 2005
A6 = 2006
K0 = 2007-up

S = 15"
L = 20"
X = 25"
XX = 30"

R = Remote
Control
H = Tiller
Handle

T = Tilt & Trim
= Manual Tilt
J = Jet Drive

A = American

EXAMPLE: BF25A1LRTA = Honda, 25 HP, 2001 Model, 20", Remote Control, Tilt & Trim, American

NOTE: After the 2006 model year Honda Marine dropped specific year designations.


Sometimes it takes a little scratching around to find exactly what you want.

https://bpi.ebasicpower.com/faq/hondamodels.html is the page i was on.
Good luck.

[Schuster]

Here is another link that may help you identify your motor. You have to know a little about your motor to identify it, shaft length, remote control, eic . Once you've determined the model # then you can search the parts catalogue for a replacement. Hope this helps.

https://www.hondaoutboardbits.com.au/honda-serial-numbers/

[Wood Zeppelin]

Thanks, this is helpful!