15hp identification

[ericcs]

hi all, have just purchased a merc 15hp(off ebay), and found out it is made in Belgium?
the serial number is 9540095. is this correct, and what year is it made in?
also, would it be the same specification as the current US 15. it has the gear change
on the tiller
any advice is greatly appreciated
cheers
eric

 

[carholme]

Re: 15hp identification

Eric;

Are you sure it is a 15hp?

Can you give us the Numbers off the carb which should begin with WM?

Gerry

 

[ericcs]

Re: 15hp identification

Eric;

Are you sure it is a 15hp?

Can you give us the Numbers off the carb which should begin with WM?

Gerry

numbers on top of carbie are, WMC
on the side XK1118, below that 170

 

[carholme]

Re: 15hp identification

I think that s/n started life as:

9,9 9.9 2-cyl 9504000 9546349 1988 Belgium (yes it is a Belgium made engine with a s/n beginning with 9)

From here:

http://www.marinshopen.se/Motorer/O...ista/Merc2takt2cyl9815/tabid/482/Default.aspx

Parts listing:

http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/496.cfm

Are you sure that number is 170 or could it be 17C

Gerry

 

[ericcs]

Re: 15hp identification

I think that s/n started life as:

9,9 9.9 2-cyl 9504000 9546349 1988 Belgium (yes it is a Belgium made engine with a s/n beginning with 9)

From here:

http://www.marinshopen.se/Motorer/O...ista/Merc2takt2cyl9815/tabid/482/Default.aspx

Parts listing:

http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/496.cfm

Are you sure that number is 170 or could it be 17C

Gerry

sorry, yes it is a 17C. it seems it is a 9.9, and i think(1988 model) is a smaller capacity so can't be derestricted