re: Mercury outboard. HOW can I tell if I have a BIGFOOT or NOT?

[thescottsteam]

re: Mercury outboard. HOW can I tell if I have a BIGFOOT or NOT?

I ran my serial and got this..SOME sites reference Bigfoot...others DO not.
MYSerial Number: 0G831596 Mercury 60 ELPTO 1999
Product Line Year H.P. Model Number Model Description
MERCURY 1999 60 1060412VD 55/60 JET 40/45 (3 CYLINDER)

 

[ThomW]

This is from Silvertip--- 4 ways to determine your question--

1) Prop diameter. Non-big foot (1.83:1) runs a 10-1/2 inch prop. Big Foot runs a 13-14 inch prop. OR 2) Turn the engine by hand while counting prop revolutions. 2.34 turns of the flywheel to make the prop turn once = Big Foot. 1.83 turns of the flywheel to make the prop turn once = non-Big Foot. 3) Look at the cowl. If it's a Big Foot it will say "Big Foot". 4) Look at the label on the lower unit above the prop. The gear ratio is indicated if the label is still there.