How do you tell what year my Mercury outboard is?

How do you tell what year my Mercury outboard is?

The sequence of letters and numbers (or just numbers) at the top of the identification tag or instruction plate is your Mercury outboard’s serial number. On newer Mercury outboards, the tag or plate will also show the motor’s year of manufacture below the serial number.

Does Mercury make a V8 outboard?

Mercury® V8 Outboards They’re designed to be quicker and more fuel-efficient in a smaller, lighter and more versatile package. Through innovative designs and advanced technology, the new V8 engines are Reliable, Powerful and Efficient.

How much is a Mercury 450R?

Pricing for the 450R ranges from $54,000 to $64,000, depending on gear case and other options—about 50 percent more than the Mercury Racing 400R.

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.

What does the Mercury 8 fourstroke outboard do?

The Mercury 8 FourStroke outboard includes: New three-position choke and no primer button improve starting, simplify the starting procedure and allow the engine to warm up faster A richer idle air / fuel mix makes the engine easier to start and provides better idle running quality (tiller handle models)

Where can I find the model number on my Mercury outboard?

You can find your Mercury outboard serial and model number on an ID tag on the mounting bracket or in some cases on an engine block freeze plug.

Where can I find the year of my outboard motor?

Identifying the year of your Mercury outboard can be essential for obtaining the proper parts when you want to rebuild, service or modify your motor. You can find this information by locating the serial number plate on your outboard.

What makes a Mercury 8HP outboard so special?

Setting it apart from other 8HP outboard brands, the Mercury 8HP outboard motor features Mercury’s patented auto-ratchet system which allows the user to easily adjust tilt and trim angle..

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.

What are the features of a Mercury 8 fourstroke?

Enhanced Features. The Mercury 8 FourStroke outboard includes: New three-position choke and no primer button improve starting, simplify the starting procedure and allow the engine to warm up faster A richer idle air / fuel mix makes the engine easier to start and provides better idle running quality (tiller handle models)

What does Mercury 8 hp tiller handle do?

The 8 HP Mercury outboard offers the multi-function tiller handle which provides one-hand operation of F-N-R gear shifting, throttle and throttle tension, steering, and stopping.