Hello, Can anyone tell that I correctly determined year of this motor as 1979? Thanks.
A andreipou Petty Officer 1st Class Joined Nov 26, 2008 Messages 331 Feb 19, 2023 #1 Hello, Can anyone tell that I correctly determined year of this motor as 1979? Thanks. Attachments thumbnail (8).jpg 258 KB · Views: 11 thumbnail (9).jpg 217.1 KB · Views: 11
C Chris1956 Supreme Mariner Joined Mar 25, 2004 Messages 27,942 Feb 19, 2023 #2 That is correct according to the maxrules model year guide.
R racerone Supreme Mariner Joined Dec 28, 2013 Messages 38,045 Feb 19, 2023 #3 That decal was used in the 79 model year.----Install a new impeller before you use the motor.
A andreipou Petty Officer 1st Class Joined Nov 26, 2008 Messages 331 Feb 19, 2023 #4 Thanks. It will be a while till I try to run it. I have done only one Mercury before: 1969 4HP K. It will be another learning project, but I got it cheap and it spins, was sitting in the garage for a while. I will take it slowly.
Thanks. It will be a while till I try to run it. I have done only one Mercury before: 1969 4HP K. It will be another learning project, but I got it cheap and it spins, was sitting in the garage for a while. I will take it slowly.
R racerone Supreme Mariner Joined Dec 28, 2013 Messages 38,045 Feb 19, 2023 #5 Taking the carburetor off can be tricky on those I believe.
