Hello,<br /><br />I bought an old Mercury 500. From the late 70's i think. Problem is, i need some parts for the motor, and would like to order a service manual. But the sticker with the serialnumber isn't there.<br /><br />Now i had a look at the powerhead. there is a Number (10174002), but this is NOT the serialnumber. I can't find this number in any of the lists. Is it possible to find out something about the motor though? I searched around, and found 2 postings with numbers starting at 1017..., they called it a "motor number". <br /><br />Any ideas how to get the right manual and parts?<br /><br />Thanks a lot<br />martin
<br />Thanks for clarifying this, i will have a close look at the motor today again. <br /><br />But i think there is a distributor, at least there is something that looks like the distributor on my old cars.<br /><br />For sure it is pre 1978. The problem is, i need a manual and i need an "ignition coil". There are manauls at iboats for mercs from 69-89. For sure my motor would be covered there. But they do not deliver to Austria...<br />And without the serial, i can't order the coil. Thats my problem. Or do ou think any coil for Mercs from 70-73 could work?<br /><br />many thanks<br />martin