older merc info

[SCOTT_70]

hi ive got what i think is 1972 mercury 650 thunderbolt engine because it is a four cyl and not a 3 cyl.i looked at merc outboards.com and tried to cross the serial number to verify my thoughts but i couldnt find the number listed,if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated--ser #1890932 and it says keikhaefer mercury again it is a 4 cyl 65 hp,i think

 

[Laddies]

Re: older merc info

It's a 1966

 

[SCOTT_70]

Re: older merc info

Thanks So Much,would Have Thanked U Sooner But Work Alot,i Did Get It Started And It Actually Runs Sweet,well Out Of The Water Anyway,just Put In Carpet And Rewired Engine And Control Box,gonna Try To Try It Out This Weekend,thanks Again

 

[emckelvy]

Re: older merc info

Scott, here's a couple of good resources for old Mercs info:

http://www.maxrules.com/fixoldmercindex.html

http://www.mercruiserparts.com/SelectModelType3.asp?class_id=2

G'luck with your Sea Trials this weekend.........ed