how can i find out age of my motor it is mercury .it says 500 on it and 50Hp its 4 cy

maky11

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I bought engine i just do not know the age they told me its around 1983 its mercury 500 and 50 hp 4 cylinder 2 stroke...I just would like to know what manual i need to by for this too ,thanks for help
 

Barnacle_Bill

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Re: how can i find out age of my motor it is mercury .it says 500 on it and 50Hp its

What is the serial number?
 

79Merc80

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Re: how can i find out age of my motor it is mercury .it says 500 on it and 50Hp its

If it says 500, then it's pre 1979
 

Mi duckdown

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Re: how can i find out age of my motor it is mercury .it says 500 on it and 50Hp its

When You find the serial Number. Buy an OEM MERC service repair manual.
 

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Re: how can i find out age of my motor it is mercury .it says 500 on it and 50Hp its

1976
 

maky11

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Re: how can i find out age of my motor it is mercury .it says 500 on it and 50Hp its

Thank You
 
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