If the model year doesn't appear on yours, the serial number, also located on this plate, is the key. It seems the outboard makers want to keep it a secret. Engine Serial Number: The serial number tag is located near the starter, by the flywheel housing; or, on the rocker arm or flame arrestor cover. Gary Parson's host of the Next Bite television show explains how to find an engine serial number on a Mercury outboard engine. One part or a bunch of them, we make them easy to find with our parts diagrams that show you exactly what you need.
Look towards the rear of the block on the passenger's side. Parts ordered from this website may or may not be in dealer stock at the time of order. My old impeller looked fine , but I think I read too much and get paranoid about maintenance. Identification of Mercury Flatheads requires locating the engine code, which determines the date of manufacture. According to Van Pelt Sales, the only visual method of differentiating Mercury and Ford Flatheads is to look at the front counterweght of the crankshaft. The Flathead's serial number is located on the transmission flange at the rear of the engine block.
These digits coincide with the last two digits of the year in which the outboard was manufactured. These Flatheads have detachable bellhousings, with the serial number located on a flat surface near the intake manifold gasket face. I took it apart last night and have the impeller on my desk, the impeller is off center 2mm so the paddles are scrunched on one side and not so much on the other. I am not chainging it for a few years. Ive owned the boat 3 years and only run about 10 days a year. In late 1999, we started our first message board.
Start by clicking on the type of drive you have. So let us know what you need and we'll grab it off our shelves and get it on the way to your door. If not, locate the product identification plate on the engine mounting bracket. Optimax manuals feature the engine serial number either on the cover or inside front cover. Mastertech may make improvements to this site at any time. Alpha 350 Mag Alpha 350 Mag.
W e don't make parts for those. Serial numbers between that year's beginning serial number and the next fall into the same year. The serial number, and hp rating of a particular engine, is compared to a model year chart to determine the year of manufacture. I copied this from my dealer page for your pleasure. Phone: 802-247-4700 Fax: 802-419-3055 eMail: info marineengine.
On the in-line four cylinder, it is … normally located on the lower starboard right side of the powerhead, toward the rear, just under the ignition system mounting plate. If the label has been removed, the number is also stamped into a round metal cover. Named after its flat cylinder heads, Ford Flathead V-8 engines, developed in 1930 to 1931, were manufactured from 1932 to 1954, and although there were five different Flathead sizes, Mercury vehicles were only equipped with the 239 cubic-inch engine from 1939 to 1948, and the 255 cubic-inch motor from 1949 to 1954. Its not the impeller thats off its the case that holds the impeller. Browning earned a Bachelor of Arts in English language and literature from the University of Virginia.
Most of the early models are displayed on a metal plate, rivited around the tilt tube, on the front of the engine, just under the manual choke lever. I supose so they can sell new 2 year old motors off the showroom? Evinrude changed how they indicate year in the model number in 1980. About the Author Matt Browning has been writing about health, science, food and travel since 1990. Mercury Marine dealers can help you find the serial number of your Optimax outboard engine. N o clue what's wrong! It has never had a warrenty claim ,nor has it ever been registered as being sold yet. The latest serial number labels display a 2-digit number in a box at the lower right portion of the label.
It was a marriage of my passions for the outdoors and the internet. Especially if you're buying lots of parts and the discounts add up. Look at the top of the bellhousing. Finding the model year of your Mercury outboard may be as simple as looking at its title if your state requires your Merc to carry its own, separate title. Changes are periodically added to the information herein. The first serial number sold in a year becomes the beginning serial number. Once you get into your model, you can check out a MerCruiser outdrive parts diagram to identify the parts you need.
Find the engine serial number on 1949 to 1954 Flatheads. The serial number tag on this model is located on the swivel bracket, between the two engine mounting brackets. If this is an annual maintenance item it seems it should be easier. These digits coincide with the last two digits of the year in which the outboard was manufactured. Boat Motor Manuals Outboard Motor Repair Manuals Evinrude outboard manuals Johnson outboard manuals Mercury outboard manuals Mariner outboard manuals Force outboard manuals Chrysler outboard manuals Yamaha outboard manuals Honda outboard manuals Suzuki outboard manuals Nissan outboard manuals Tohatsu outboard manuals.