Whats the difference between the Japanese and American outboards?

[ljohns5582]

I aquired a 1984 6Eo s 052910 4hp Mercury Mariner made in Japan. What is the difference between the American made and the Japanese version? Are the parts interchangeable? Thanks.Larry

 

[JB]

Re: Whats the difference between the Japanese and American outboards?

They are both made by Tohatsu, in Japan. Merc did not make 4hp engines in USA in 1984.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Whats the difference between the Japanese and American outboards?

Early Mariners were built by Yamaha. The Japanese versions were either Yamaha or Tohatsu motors with a Mariner name put on them.<br /><br />Only the later high horsepower Mariners were American made and used the same parts as Mercury.

 

[ljohns5582]

Re: Whats the difference between the Japanese and American outboards?

Thanks for the input fellows. I've replaced the impeller and will check it out real soon.