Where is the model number on a Mercruiser?
Typically, on a Mercruiser sterndrive or inboard engine, the tag is on the block near the starter. But, sometimes, it’s down by the starter on the engine block, near the flywheel, or on the flame arrestor.
What is faster 2 stroke or 4 stroke outboard?
4 Stroke Outboard Top Speed. As stated previously, 2 stroke motors used to be the choice among those looking for speed. However, 4 stroke motors have become much faster and lighter, making today’s market very competitive.
Where is the serial number on a Mercury engine?
The placement of the Mercury serial number label varies a bit from engine to engine. However, it is typically located on the righthand side of the engine. Simply put, your Mercury serial number will allow you to identify and order the right parts for your engine model and year.
Do you need a model year for a Mercury?
Mercury has never really used model years for much of anything other than “sales tools” in dealerships. We WILL need your serial number to look up correct parts.
How to find the model year of a Mercury outboard motor?
There is no way to find the model year of motors with significantly higher serial numbers than listed in these guides. There is NO serial-to-year cross-reference chart for 1997 and later motors. Mercury has never really used model years for much of anything other than “sales tools” in dealerships.
What does serial number on outboard engine mean?
Think of your engine’s serial number as its fingerprint: a means of identification unique to your particular outboard’s make and model. All Mercury outboard engines either have an identification tag or an instruction plate that contains the serial number.
Where to find the serial number on a Mercury outboard?
You can find your Mercury outboard serial number and model number on an ID tag on the mounting bracket, or in some cases on an engine block freeze plug. See below for a Model Number Description Guide and Serial Number to Year chart. Extra long shaft (25″/635mm) driveshaft housing.
Mercury has never really used model years for much of anything other than “sales tools” in dealerships. We WILL need your serial number to look up correct parts.
Is the serial number of a mariner motor the same as a Mercury Motor?
PLEASE NOTE: leading zeroes are not relevant, e.g. “0B123456” is the same as “B123456” in the listing. However, later model serial will begin with a “1” or higher in pace of the “0”; those ARE significant . US-made Mariner motors are identical with Mercury serial number ranges and use these same charts.
What’s the model year of a Mercury outboard?
Mercury did not publish model year information for 1997 & newer outboards. The year is now normally noted on the serial number sticker. NOTE: Mercury DOES NOT Use Model Years For Parts Lookup.