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How can I find a year and model number for the 60 hp, 3 cyl Merc shown here? It's titled as a 1980 but the seller says it's more like an 83-84. Can't find a model number. Did find ser # 3548166. I think it has two carbs. It has a belt driven distributor which is inverted. Does this mean it's a...
Hey all,
I'm considering buying a 1978 Sylvan alum boat with 85 hp Merc outboard from one of my loser buddies.
He says it's got a bad coil. Can I get a kit to convert the ignition to CDI? I did so on a 1989 Mercruiser I/O and it solved a lot of problems.
