what year

[magpie]

i have a merc 500 , 50hp i bought it with the boat secondhand seems to run well but would like to tune it so need to know year before i order manual. serial number 2516060 , thunderbolt ignition .<br /><br /> thanks

 

[steelespike]

Re: what year

My charts cant dtermine year by serial number.<br /> But first year 500 was used was 1961,last there was a 500 jet prop 62-66,a 500s and 500m in 67,<br /> a 500ss 67-69.<br />Grubbs Marine at: www.oldmercs.com has reprint manuals for all mercs. and may be able to help<br />pinpoint year. <br />Also Johns Old Mercury Web Site at: www.pfs-ware.com discussion board may be of some help.<br /> Good luck.

 

[humblechoice]

Re: what year

you can also go to www.newagemarineparts.com for manuals for that motor

 

[Bear]

Re: what year

500 (50,0) #2514919 - 2736806 is a 1969 4 cyl<br /><br />Do you have Acrobat Reader?<br />Timing adjutment for your Mercury here:<br /> http://www.maxrules.com/oldmercs/timing/0-65/64.PDF <br /><br />Other good stuff here:<br /> http://www.maxrules.com/fixoldmercindex.html <br /><br />Have fun!<br /><br />/Bear

 

[magpie]

Re: what year

thanks lads i followed the links you posted and found that the outboard is a 68 and a manual is available. <br /><br /> thanks magpie