Which Service Manual

[markhodges78]

Working on a Mercury 35hp and I don't know what manual I need. The parts look up only show a parts manual.. The Serial number is 0A988740 and I believe its an 1985 year model but I'm not sure.

Thanks in advance for any help

 

[jimmbo]

To get either Parts or the Service Manual, you will need the Serial #. An 85 will have the ugly Brown Cowl Decals like this, same for 84. 1980 - 83 had basically the same Decal, but with Blue Stripes, in 86 it changed to sliver/gray for a few years

 

[markhodges78]

To get either Parts or the Service Manual, you will need the Serial #. An 85 will have the ugly Brown Cowl Decals like this, same for 84. 1980 - 83 had basically the same Decal, but with Blue Stripes, in 86 it changed to sliver/gray for a few years

The Serial number is located in the first post and my cowl decal is silver/gray and you are correct its an 1986 year model

 

[markhodges78]

Anyone know what manual I need ...

 

[jimmbo]

Contact a Mercury Dealer, give them the Serial # and ask them to order a Factory Service Manual.

 

[markhodges78]

Contact a Mercury Dealer, give them the Serial # and ask them to order a Factory Service Manual.

Waiting on a call back from the closest dealer to me ( 1 hour 25 minutes ) since last Thursday he said he would have to do a little digging

 

[jimmbo]

Another option would be to contact Mercury Marine directly

 

[markhodges78]

Another option would be to contact Mercury Marine directly

That I did not think about Thanks....

 

[jlh3rd]

Working on a Mercury 35hp and I don't know what manual I need. The parts look up only show a parts manual.. The Serial number is 0A988740 and I believe its an 1985 year model but I'm not sure.

Thanks in advance for any help

this ?

 

[markhodges78]

this ?

Yeah I seen that one and may be the route I have to take. Just always been told get the factory manual so I've tried to stick to that.. I my have to change my thinking lol

 

[jimmbo]

this ?

Good for the Outhouse, not for reading though

 

[Alumarine]

Manual number might be 90-42794-1
There are some on ebay and here
www.oldmercs.com/product_p/90-427941.htm

 

[jlh3rd]

Yeah I seen that one and may be the route I have to take. Just always been told get the factory manual so I've tried to stick to that.. I my have to change my thinking lol

I try to stick with oem also.....but if you can't, then what, right?......

 

[jlh3rd]

Good for the Outhouse, not for reading though

well, i was responding to him, not you.....
opinions are like what?.....
and he can choose as he wishes, his motor, his money........

blanket statements like that are worthless....my opinion of course....

 

[jlh3rd]

I try to stick with oem also.....but if you can't, then what, right?......

looks like ebay has 'em.....

 

[jimmbo]

well, i was responding to him, not you.....
opinions are like what?.....
and he can choose as he wishes, his motor, his money........

blanket statements like that are worthless....my opinion of course....

I was simply saying what most of those 3rd party manuals are good for. Anyone who has serviced any of these Engines for any period of time, will not argue that fact

 

[markhodges78]

Manual number might be 90-42794-1
There are some on ebay and here
www.oldmercs.com/product_p/90-427941.htm

Thank you and I believe this is exactly what I need

 

[markhodges78]

looks like ebay has 'em.....

Thank you for all your help

 

[markhodges78]

Good for the Outhouse, not for reading though

I have heard this many times but didn't look like mercury was making it easy on me

 

[jlh3rd]

I was simply saying what most of those 3rd party manuals are good for. Anyone who has serviced any of these Engines for any period of time, will not argue that fact

I have used 3rd party manuals.....sometimes that is all we (us diy'rs) have.....
I've had good success using them....I also understand there are mistakes.
So I'd never tell a stranger they're useless.....cause they aren't......
...opinions....
OEM service manuals are the desired go to.......OP's choice.....