help plz

[mr8372]

i have a 115 mercury out board that i cannot find the serial number on to find the year here are the numbers i do have. 852-5033 on the cylinder head, 3527545 on the mounting bracket 10235068 on the block 62978 is also on the block then behind the carbs is 9484742 nonew of these are a matching serial number i know its a 1979 or below but i need parts and need exact can anyone help please?????

 

[kazek]

Re: help plz

look on mounting bracket in front of engine

 

[CPTom21]

Re: help plz

looks like a 68

 

[mr8372]

Re: help plz

looks like a 68

if it is a 68 CPTom21 what parts from other yrs will fit it? like would a 76 or 79 model lower unit fit it ? also ive saw a few 76s and 79s and this one is definatly a twin to either. i basicaly need to know what other yr models would fit mine wioth the lower unit and carbs as mine has 3 carbs a 2 wire stator and a distrubutor cap

 

[Maxz695]

Re: help plz

I,ve seen 65 HP with 2 wire stators and distributor cap earlier than 1979