How do you tell the year of a boat motor by its serial number?
- Locate the serial number on the mounting bracket of the outboard motor, or the silver plug on the top of the motor.
- Write the serial number down.
- Decipher the serial number using “INTRODUCES” as the key code.
- Locate the final three numbers to determine the year.
How do I know what Mercruiser engine I have?
The model of Mercruiser engine can be determined by looking at the last letters of the “engine block code” that is stamped in all complete longblocks by General Motors at the time of assembly. If the serial number, and/or model decals are missing, the engine code will help to determine the engine model.
Where is Mercury engine serial number?
For Mercury outboard engines 8hp and higher, your engine serial number (ESN) tag can be found halfway down the transom assembly on the right (starboard) side, just below the engine’s powerhead. For engines 6hp and lower, you can find your Mercury outboard serial number on the top of the swivel bracket.
How do you read a MerCruiser serial number?
Mercruiser sterndrive engine serial numbers are formatted as follows—0W555555. The first character is the number 0, not the capital letter O. Serial numbers that do not follow this format, rather have seven numerical digits, were manufactured before 1980.
How do I tell what year my Mariner motor is?
Locate the serial number plate by looking on your motor’s transom bracket; the plate will have “Mercury Marine” written on the top. The serial number is the top number on the plate. The number directly beneath this is the year it was manufactured.
How do I know what boat engine I have?
You will find your boat engine serial number and model number on the transom mount of the engine.
- For Evinrude/Johnson, look to the left of the mount.
- For Mercury, Mariner and Force, look on the right side of the motor on the transom mount.
What does a Mercruiser serial number look like?
Are Mercruiser Serial Numbers Specifically Formatted? Mercruiser sterndrive engine serial numbers are formatted as follows—0W555555. The first character is the number 0, not the capital letter O. Serial numbers that do not follow this format, rather have seven numerical digits, were manufactured before 1980.