mariner identification ?

Woody · #1 November 20th, 2006, 07:02 AM

Hi Guys , i've just recently bought my first power boat and it's playing up ! i think it's crap in the carbs ? can anyone tell what year this motor is ? it's a mariner 40 hp serial # 40 E 6E9 L 406587 Made in japan ! i've tried to find out myself but it's too confusing and i couldn't find a match ! also is there anywhere or anyone where i can get a free pdf manual or something or is that a no no around here ?

thanks Woody

Dunaruna · #2 November 20th, 2006, 07:53 AM

[colour=blue]Hi woody, welcome to iboats!!

I think it is a 1982 model but I must admit that the numbers are a bit confusing.

Has it got oil injection? Is it a 3 or 4 cyl?

Woody · #3 November 20th, 2006, 08:03 AM

hi mate , i'm an aussie too ! i'm in casino nsw ! i don't think it's oil injected , i put the oil in the tank with the petrol ! it's only got 2 cylinders ! sorry i should have been a bit more specific.

thanks Woody

Woody · #4 November 20th, 2006, 08:29 PM

anybody else have any ideas about the year of this motor ? is it definitly a 1982 model or is it something else ?

Woody · #5 November 21st, 2006, 09:27 AM

HELLO !!!..... somebody.....anybody..... come on guys can anyone figure out exactly what year this motor is ?

thanks Woody

JUSTINTIME · #6 November 23rd, 2006, 02:04 AM

are u sure those are the numbers?

also look on the block

can u get pics

Woody · #7 November 23rd, 2006, 02:14 AM

hello justintime , yes i could take a pic but i don't know how to post them on here ????? on the little tag that's riveted to the side of the big clamp part that holds onto your transom , the top line says (mariner 40E)
the next line says (6E9 L 406587)
the bottom line says (made in japan) all the other numbers that i've noticed on the block and on the base of the carbs says 6E900

thanks Woody

JUSTINTIME · #8 November 23rd, 2006, 02:35 AM

1982/1985/1986 all use the same parts
i just looked it up on my mercury parts catolge
i think u can find stuff on mercury website
http://www.mercurypartsexpress.com/P...89070227054261

as for pics to post is easy
i use photobucket.com

all u need to do is copy the IMG tag and paste it here

Woody · #9 November 23rd, 2006, 02:39 AM

ok thanks for that ! it looks like i will need the manual that goes from the late 70's to late 80's ?

thanks Woody

AMD Rules · #10 November 23rd, 2006, 08:41 AM

I would agree, it is a 1982 motor.