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General Information:


  • The serial number was on a plate riveted to the port side of the swivel bracket.
  • Serial numbers 4576237 through 4962055 are 1977 models.
  • Serial numbers 4962056 through 5193258 are 1978 models.
  • Serial numbers 5193259 through 5531629 are 1979 models.