motor id

[freighthauler]

hi to all, need help, recently traded a 4cyl 40 for what I thought to be a 3cyl 60(both '98's) the new motor seems bigger,and has a bigger cowl that says it's a 60hp....problem is,the tag with the model&s/n say it's a 40hp......how can I be sure it's really a 60? thank you.

 

[gm280]

Well freighthauler, :welcome: to iboats....

Two things you can do to help us ID your new to you engine. First post the model and serial numbers on here and take a few picture of the entire engine with and without the cowling installed. That way we can try to verify what you have... JMHO!

 

[freighthauler]

OK, thank you, s/n is OG618585....took some pics,will try to get on here.......

 

[Fun Times]

OK, thank you, s/n is OG618585....took some pics,will try to get on here.......

Hi there, your serial number comes up as an MERCURY 3-CYL.59CID/967CC 60 ELPTO MERCURY - ( 60 H.P. (1998) Serial No: 0G618585 Model No: 1060412UD Parts Catalog No: 90-85207297.
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/selectDocs.asp?doc_nbr=852072+97

 

[freighthauler]

thanks guy's, yes, that's what I came up with too....the thing that throws me is that the id s/n sticker on the motor say's 40.

 

[gm280]

thanks guy's, yes, that's what I came up with too....the thing that throws me is that the id s/n sticker on the motor say's 40.

freighthauler, when you say the engine sticker, are you referring to the ID plate on the unit that attaches to the transom? Because maybe somebody swapped them out for some reason. If it is the engine cowling stating a different HP rating, that easily could be because somebody bought another cowl to replace the original one that could have gotten damaged. :noidea:

 

[freighthauler]

yes,the id plate(sticker) on the unit that hangs on the transom....has s/n that identifies it as a 60, but also has 40 on it.

 

[freighthauler]

still trying to get you pictures.