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Understanding YANMAR engine model codes

Most engine model designations are on an engine data plate, on the front or the top
of the engine. Some older engines have the data plate on the adapter plate between
the engine and the gearbox . Here are some examples of engine model codes and
their meanings: YSE8 Y= horizontal cylinder, lying down.
SE = engine model type or block type.
8=8 horsepower
If an engine model does not have the Y in the beginning, the engine has a vertical
cylinder or cylinders. The numbers 1, 3, 4, and 6 indicate the number of cylinders.
For example, 3GM is a 3 cylinder engine with a GM type block. A 2GM is a 2 cylinder
engine with a GM type block, and so on.
A 3GM30 is a 3GM that has a larger bore and therefore develops more horsepower
than its predecessor. The 1GM, 2GM and 3HM were also uprated to 1GM10, 2GM20
and 3HM35 respectively, note, the suffix numbers are not the horsepower of the
engine.
All of the above engines are either ‘raw water’ cooled or ‘fresh water’ cooled. An
engine with an enclosed cooling system containing fresh water and coolant, in turn
cooled by raw water going through a heat exchanger, is a fresh water cooled engine.
On engines that are either ‘raw’ or ‘fresh’, below 34hp, the fresh water cooled engine
has the letter F in the model designation, i.e. a 3HM35F is a freshwater cooled
engine. If the F is absent, it is a ‘raw’ water cooled engine. The JH, LH, LP, LY, CX and
KY family of engines are all freshwater cooled. The letter C indicates the engine has a
saildrive attached. A 3GM30FC is a 3 cylinder, freshwater cooled engine from the GM
family, with a saildrive attached. A 4JH2-BE model is fitted with a down angle
gearbox. An M means the engine was shipped from the factory without a gearbox
e.g. 6CXM-ETE The 4JH series was uprated to 4JH2 series, then 4JH, series, each series
increasing in bore size and horsepower while reducing emission levels to comply
with the Bodenzee Regulations in Europe and the EPA / CARB regulations in the USA.
3JH, and 3JH3 versions are also of this family.
The 4LH and 4LHA series are both 4 cylinder engines with the same long block
assembled in Japan, but the 4LHA is finally assembled in the USA with US sourced
components, the same also applies to the 6LY and 6LYA engines. The models 3JH
and over have a suffix in the model code: -E is a normally aspirated export engine
-TE, is a turbocharged, export model engine, -ETE is extra turbocharged -HTE is highly
turbocharged, -DTE is deluxe turbocharged
-UTE is ultra turbocharged, -STE is super turbocharged, etc.
When the code has a Z, e.g., 4LHA-STZE, the engine is an inboard outboard model
with a Mercruiser sterndrive or ‘Z’ drive.

Y Series
These horizontal models lay down in a low profile. The series was updated three
times with the YSE being the earliest model, followed by the YSB and then the YSM.
Either a 2:1 or 3:1 transmission. The models were sea-water cooled, singe cylinder,
heavy duty. This series includes the following engines:

ENGINE HP YEARS IN PRODUCTION COMMENTS

YSB12 12 1976 – 1977 B=Between

YSB8 8 1976 – 1977 B=Between

YSE12 12 1974 – 1976 E=Early

YSE8 8 1974 – 1976 E=Early

YSM12 12 1977 – 1980 M=Modern

YSM8 8 1977 – 1980 M=Modern

S Series
Vertical models, updated two times with the SVE engines followed by the SB. Single
cylinder, 2:1 or 3:1 transmissions, sea water cooled, heavy duty. This series includes
the following engines:

ENGINE HP YEARS IN PRODUCTION COMMENTS

SB12 12 1976 – 1980 B=Between

SB8 8 1976 – 1980 B=Between

SVE12 12 1974 – 1976 E=Early

SVE8 8 1974 – 1976 E=Early

QM Series
The QM series was available either sea-water or fresh-water cooled. 2:1 or 3:1
transmissions. A designation of F near the end of the model means it is fresh-water
cooled. F=Factory Fresh Water This series includes the following engines:

YEARS IN
ENGINE HP PRODUCTION COMMENTS

2QM originally only distributed in Japan

2QM15 15 1977 – 1980 2 Cylinder

 YEARS IN
ENGINE HP PRODUCTION COMMENTS

2QM20 22 1975 – 1980 Engines with serial numbers 0001 – 0030 were prototypes and may require
different parts. Engines with serial numbers 80001 – 80930 and 81131 – 81180
were also different from the primary production models and may require different
parts. Engines with serial numbers 80931 – 81130 and any serial number higher
than 81181 will use standard 2QM20 parts.

2QM20(F) 22 1975 – 1980 2 Cylinder

2QM20(H) 22 1975 – 1980 2 Cylinder

3QM originally only distributed in Japan

3QM30 33 1976 – 1980 3 Cylinder

3QM30(F) 33 1976 – 1980 3 Cylinder

3QM30(H) 33 1976 – 1980 3 Cylinder

GM/HM Series
Introduced in 1980 and 1981 this series was a completely new generation of engines.
Lighter, smaller, smoother and quieter than previous engines. An F designation on
the model number indicates factory fresh-water cooling. 35 AMP alternators. This
series includes the following engines:

ENGINE HP YEARS IN PRODUCTION COMMENTS

1GM 7.5 1980 – 1983 Raw

2GM 15 1980 – 1983 Raw

2GMF 15 1980 – 1983 Fresh

3GM 22.5 1980 – 1983 Raw

3GMD 22.5 1980 – 1983

3GMF 22.5 1980 – 1983 Fresh

3HM 30 1980 – 1983 Raw

3HMF 30 1980 – 1983 Fresh

GM/HM Bored Up Series

Similar to the earlier standard GM/HM series, these engines provide upgraded
horsepower and a 55 AMP alternator (1GM10 35 AMP). Special Note: If your engine
serial number starts with an “E” you must make sure that you use parts for the YEU
engines. For example, if you have a 2GM20 with a serial number starting with E you
actually have a 2GM20YEU. The (YEU) engines are European manufactured and now
more common in the United States than the Japan built models. This series includes
the following engines:

ENGINE HP YEARS IN PRODUCTION COMMENTS

1GM10 9 1983 – 2009 Raw Water

2GM20 18 1983 – December 2005 Raw

2GM20-YEU 18 1997 – Present

2GM20F 18 1983 – December 2005 Fresh

2GM20FYEU 18

3GM30 27 1983 – December 2005 Raw

3GM30-YEU 27 1997 – Present

3GM30F 27 1983 – December 2005 Fresh

3GM30F YEU 27

3HM35 34 1983 – 1992 Replaced with 3JH2

3HM35F 34 1983 – 1992 Replaced with 3JH2

YM Series
Completely redesigned cylinder block and new combustion system. Indirect
injection, fresh water cooled with heat exchanger, this new engine line complies with
ETA Tier 2 and BSO Tier 2. Electric stop solenoid is standard. This series includes the
following engines:

ENGINE HP YEARS IN PRODUCTION COMMENTS

2YM15 14 Fall 2004 – Present US Built

3YM20 22 Summer 2004 – Present US Built

3YM30 30 Summer 2004 – Present US Built

JH Series
Extremely smooth running. Two transmission possibilities were available – either a
Hurth or 7 degree down angle B type. 80% of the parts for this series of engine are
inter-changable since all four engines in the series used the same block. This series
includes the following engines:

ENGINE HP YEARS IN PRODUCTION COMMENTS

4JH-DTE 77 1985 – 1989 Turbo Charged

4JH-E 44 1983 – 1989

4JH-TE 55 1983 – 1989 Turbo Charged

4JH-THE 66 1985 – 1989 Turbo Charged

JH2 Series
Extremely smooth running. Horsepower upgrade over the previous JH series. Quiter
and cleaner exhaust. A B designation on these engines indicate a down angle
transmission. This series includes the following engines:

ENGINE HP YEARS IN PRODUCTION COMMENTS

3JH(B)E 38 1992 – 1999

3JH2-T(B)E 47 1991 – 1999 Turbo

4JH2-(B)E 51 1989 – 1999

4JH2-DT(B)E 88 1989 – 1999 Turbo-Intercooled

4JH2-HT(B)E 76 1989 – 1999 Turbo-Intercooled

4JH2-T(B)E 63 1989 – 1999 Turbo-Intercooled

4JH2-UT(B)E 100 1991 – 1999 Turbo-Intercooled

JH3 Series
Upgraded blocks, smaller overall size, smoother and quieter. Meets all new EPA
requirements. This series is a replacement of the JH2 series. This series includes the
following engines:

ENGINE HP YEARS IN PRODUCTION COMMENTS

3JH3 40 May 1999 – 2004

4JH3-DTBE 125 Summer 1999 – December 2006 Turbo-Intercooled

4JH3-HTBE 100 Summer 1999 – December 2006 Turbo-Intercooled

4JH3-T(B)E 75 Summer 1999 – December 2006 Turbo

4JH3E 56 May 1999 – 2004

JH4 Series
Redesigned cylinder block and new combustion system. Produces 25% more torque
with only a 10% increase in displacement. Lower running speed and less vibration
reduce noise by five decibels. Complies with EPA Tier 2 emissions. This series
includes the following engines:

ENGINE HP YEARS IN PRODUCTION COMMENTS

3JH4E 39 Summer 2004 – Present

3JH4E 40 Summer 2004 – Present

4JH4E 55 Summer 2004 – December2006

LH Series
Extremely compact and lightweight. Very powerful. Transmission is a 7 degree down
angle (bi-rotational). Also designed to cleanly replace gas V-8 engines. Larger Hp
models. A=Built in USA. Available as both inboard and Mercruiser Stern Drive
packages. This series includes the following engines:

ENGINE HP YEARS IN PRODUCTION COMMENTS

4LH-DTE 170 1990 – 2000 Replaces 350 GM

4LH-HTE 140 1988 – 2000 Turbo-Intercooled

4LH-STE 230 September 1995 – August 1998 Replaces 454 GM

4LH-TE 110 1988 – 2000 Turbo

4LHA-DTE 190 June 2000 – August 2001 Upgrade from 170

4LHA-DTZE 190 Spring 2000 – August 2001 Merc I/O Package

4LHA-HTE 150 Spring 2000 – August 2001 Turbo-Intercooled

4LHA-HTZE 150 Spring 2000 – August 2001 Merc I/O Bravo

4LHA-STE 230 September 1998 – August 2001 Waste gated and US built

4LHA-STZE 230 August 1999 – August 2001 Merc I/O Bravo

LY Series
Introduced in 1992, this is the six cylinder version of the 4LH series. Lightweight,
compact with excellent horsepower to weight ration. All models are the same size
and weight. Smallest HP in its class.
Race-proven performance with startling power-to-weight capability and low-slung
configuration. Extremely popular for repowering petrol-driven engines because of
the flat-top, narrow profile of these diesels. The engines benefit further from
outstanding fuel economy. This series includes the following engines:
 ENGINE HP YEARS IN PRODUCTION COMMENTS

6LY-STE 350(70) 1994 – 1996 Turbo-Intercooled

6LY-UTE 315 1992 – 1996 Turbo-Intercooled

6LY2-STE 420 1998 – Present

6LY2A-STE 420 March 2001 – September 2001 US built

6LYA-STE 350 January 1997 – May 2001 US built

6LYA-STP

6LYA-UTE 315 January 1997 – December 2001 US built

LP Series
New mini-6 cylinder, super quiet, lightweight, designed for inboard and Merc
sterndrive packages. Higher speed (3800 RPM). Many changes from Yanmar’s
traditional marine models (this series used a Toyota SUV base engine). Many of the
turbocharged models of these engines (especially gasoline to diesel repowers)
suffered from inadequate engine space ventilation that resulted in heat related
damage to the engine (especially the turbo) and inadequate air supply for aspiration
that caused excessive carbon buildup in the engine. This series includes the
following engines:

ENGINE HP YEARS IN PRODUCTION COMMENTS

6LP 250-300 1997 – present

6LP-DTZE 250 January 1998 – September 2001 Merc I/O Package

6LP-STE 300 June 1997 – July 2001 Inboard

6LP-STZE 300 January 1998 – October 2001 Merc I/O Bravo

6LPA-DTE 250 March 2001 – July 2001 US built

6LPA-DTP 260 August 2001 – December 2006 Higher Hp

6LPA-DTZE 250 March 2001 – July 2001 US built

6LPA-STE 300 March 2001 – June 2001 US built

6LPA-STZE 300 March 2001 – June 2001 US built

6LPDTE 250 June 1997 – September 2001 Super Quiet/Inboard

CX Series
Heavy duty, super smooth and quietest in this HP class. Commercial model with 4
valves per cylinder. Premium quality. This series includes the following engines:
 ENGINE HP YEARS IN PRODUCTION COMMENTS

6CX(M)-ETE 420 1992 – December 2001 Turbo-Intercooled

6CX-GTE 465 Fall 1999 – December 2005 Turbo-Intercooled

6CXM-GTE2 500 July 2001 – Present Turbo-Intercooled

Here are some examples of engine model codes and their meanings:
YSE8
Y = horizontal cylinder,
SE = engine “series” or “family”, Latterly [Ed: “Recently”] with the onset of design and
production collaborations between Yanmar and other manafacturers the
designation of the engine series signifies the companies involved in design &
production. i.e. YM – Yanmar Marine, SY – Scania Yanmar, BY – BMW Yanmar,
8 = power rating in this case 8 horsepower. Note, the suffix numbers, although close,
are not always the exact horsepower of the engine.
If an engine model does not have the Y in the beginning, the engine has a vertical
cylinder or cylinders.
The numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 indicate the number of cylinders.
For example, 3GM is a 3 cylinder engine from the GM series. A 2GM is a 2 cylinder
GM series, and so on.
A 3GM30 is a 3GM that has a larger bore and therefore develops more horsepower
than its predecessor. The 1GM, 2GM and 3HM were also uprated to 1GM10, 2GM20
and 3HM35 respectively.
All of the above engines are either ‘raw water’ cooled or ‘ fresh water’ cooled.
An engine with an enclosed cooling system containing fresh water and coolant, in
turn cooled by raw water going through a heat exchanger, is called a fresh water
cooled engine.
An engine that takes the water from outside the boat, pumps it through the cylinder
block, cylinder head and then out through the exhaust manifold and exhaust is a
‘raw’ water cooled engine.
On engines that are either ‘raw’ or ‘fresh’, below 34hp, the fresh water cooled engine
has the letter F in the model designation. i.e. a 3HM35F is a freshwater cooled
engine.
If the F is absent, it is a ‘raw’ water cooled engine.
The YM, JH, BY, LH, LP, LY, CX, KY and SY family of engines are freshwater cooled.
The letter C indicates the engine has a saildrive attached. A 3GM30FC is a 3 cylinder,
freshwater cooled engine from the GM family, with a saildrive transmission. Lately a
move has been made to standardize the engine models more and the ‘B’ / ‘C’ suffix
have been dropped from the model code on engine data plates.
A 4JH2-BE model is fitted with a down angle gearbox.
An M, e.g., 6CXM-ETE, means the engine was shipped from the factory without a
gearbox.
The JH series was uprated to the JH2 series, then JH3 series & now the JH4 series.
Each series increasing in bore size and horsepower while reducing emission levels to
comply with the RCD in Europe and the EPA / CARB regulations in the USA.
The 4LH and 4LHA series are both 4 cylinder engines with the same long block
assembled in Japan, but the 4LHA is finally assembled in the USA with US sourced
components, the same also applies to the 6LY and 6LYA engines.
The models 3JH and larger have a suffix in the model code:
E is a normally aspirated export model
-TE, is a Turbo charged, Export model
-ETE is Extra Turbo charged, Export model
-HTE is Highly Turbo charged, Export model
-DTE is Deluxe Turbo charged, Export model
-UTE is Ultra turbo charged, Export model
-STE is Super turbo charged, Export model, etc….
A ‘P’, as in 6LYA-STP, is a pleasure boat performance engine. (There is no difference
between the ‘P’ and the ‘E’ engines. They have been re-spec’d to show “competitive”
horsepower. Yanmar was the only engine manufacturer I know who used to deliver,
from the factory, more horsepower than what was stated on the brochure.
When the code has a Z, e.g., 4LHA-STZE, the engine is an inboard outboard model
with a Mercruiser sterndrive or ‘Z’ drive.
For those of you who want to know why the codes don’t go in alphabetical order…the
Japanese language does not have a Roman alphabet.
Note Engine serial numbers. Engine serial numbers may or may not have prefix
letters. The letter ‘E’ indicates the engine was assembled in Europe. Letter ‘E’ prefix
European engines are identified in parts listings with the suffix ‘YEU’ (Yanmar
European Union). The prefix ‘A’ indicates the engine was assembled in America
(USA) . Currently dealers do not have the means to easily cross reference to build
date, date of commission, warranty status etc..
Please note that some distributors/dealers may have changed the engine model to
satisfy a customer requirement, i.e., changed a 2GM20 from raw to freshwater
cooled, so don’t always take the data plate for gospel. If in doubt, ask your dealer.