40hp Mariner Cant find any info on it to buy parts

[thuggins]

I have what i was told is a 1998 Mariner .
It is a 40 ELO Serial # 424785
I do not know the Code, as it is unreadable.

Please help.
Thanks

 

[Fun Times]

Does your engine number ID say something like 6E9- 424785 ?

Engine serial number 00424785 looks to be a 1987 MARINER SANSHIN 40 ELO Model number 7040717.

This will be the engine parts catalog for this model number,
http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Merc/Mariner/1987/7040717/parts.html