Old merc needs dating

[JSP]

The merc that is on the searider I bought is a clamshell (?) with a multi coloured band. Any advice where I can get the info for aprox date? I know it's old but just how old would be interesting to know.
Cheers

[Mercury]

Originally Posted by JSP

The merc that is on the searider I bought is a clamshell (?) with a multi coloured band. Any advice where I can get the info for aprox date? I know it's old but just how old would be interesting to know.
Cheers

Is it Four cylinder or Three cylinder? Do you know the serial No. It should be on the swivel plate.

[JSP]

Since I got it I've only had the cover off a few times. I'll get my backside in gear tomorrow and get the numbers. It's a 3 cylinder.

[Nasher]

A useful tip originally from Ashbypower for dating Mercs

http://www.brunswickmarineemea.com/d...lang=EN&mod=17

Nasher

[JSP]

Cheeers Nasher!

[Downhilldai]

It's around 1990.

[JSP]

Cheers DH mate, could do with an exact date Will get the SN numbers tomorrow.

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by JSP

..Any advice where I can get the info for aprox date?

Originally Posted by JSP

Cheers DH mate, could do with an exact date

[JSP]

Well after finding out there is away to date from the SN number aprox turned into near exact as possible

[Anthony22]

If you email Mercury they should be able to help you. This is what I did, but unfortunately their records are not particularly accurate for the 1980s.

[davej]

Originally Posted by JSP

The merc that is on the searider I bought is a clamshell (?) with a multi coloured band. Any advice where I can get the info for aprox date? I know it's old but just how old would be interesting to know.
Cheers

Under the cover it looks virtually the same as my 1987 merc 60hp. Does it have the autoblend system on a seperate tank? They are great little engines, had mine from new, with very few problems, just bought all the bits to service it from KeyPart in Watford for £70.00p They are also very easy to service.

Good luck
Davej