Merc "classic" 50hp ID

[summitlt]

I've got what I think is a "classic" 1985-86 merc 50hp. Problem is I need parts and the serial matches nothing anywhere. It's a brown stripe serial A100960. Research seems to call it a classic 50hp or a 45hp. Its marked 50hp, 4cyl carb. I need a lower unit seal kit and nothing on mercs site matches up to it. All the serial number charts don't list anything starting with an "A"

 

[Fun Times]

0A100960 comes up as an 1985 MERCURY 50 EL model number1050525..., https://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/275.cfm?mdl=2VNOS8&q=0A100960

GEAR HOUSING(DRIVESHAFT) - 1985 Outboard 50 [EL] 1050525 | Crowley Marine

View parts diagrams and shop online for GEAR HOUSING(DRIVESHAFT) parts, 1985 Outboard 50 [EL] 1050525. Offering discount prices on OEM parts for over 50 years. FAST $4.95 shipping available.

www.crowleymarine.com

Mercury Quicksilver 26-79831a 1 - Seal Kit is equivalent to parts:

• 18-2654 Sierra Marine
• 95-264-11K SEI Marine
• 9-74202 Mallory Marine
• 87530 GLM

 

[jimmbo]

Brown Decals were only used in 1984 and 85

 

[summitlt]

0A100960 comes up as an 1985 MERCURY 50 EL model number1050525..., https://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/275.cfm?mdl=2VNOS8&q=0A100960

GEAR HOUSING(DRIVESHAFT) - 1985 Outboard 50 [EL] 1050525 | Crowley Marine

View parts diagrams and shop online for GEAR HOUSING(DRIVESHAFT) parts, 1985 Outboard 50 [EL] 1050525. Offering discount prices on OEM parts for over 50 years. FAST $4.95 shipping available.

www.crowleymarine.com

Mercury Quicksilver 26-79831a 1 - Seal Kit is equivalent to parts:

• 18-2654 Sierra Marine
• 95-264-11K SEI Marine
• 9-74202 Mallory Marine
• 87530 GLM

I had no idea the 0 would be enough to make it work. Thanks a lot! You've saved me tons of hassle!