What year is my motor?!

[jeffmac17]

Hey guys I looked everywhere and I cannot seem to find the year of my motor..
info,
Mercury 402, 40hp
S# 7070865

any help would be great
thanks

jeff

 

[carholme]

Re: What year is my motor?!

Jeff;

It looks like it is a Canadian engine:

40 1976 E 4362215 - 4564001 7070273

From here:

http://www.maxrules.com/models/Merc_model_files/30-40CYL2.html

Parts listing:

http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/470.cfm

Gerry