Another merc identificaton question

[dutch515]

"Just got another motor today

"Just got another motor today and would like to know the yaer it was made. Serial # is 3864585, its a 402 40 h.p. Dutch"

 

[galamb]

"Dutch, that's a 1974 mode

"Dutch, that's a 1974 model - the last model year, for that particular model, with points and capacitor ignition..."

 

[dutch515]

"sweet, thanks Graham. Dutch

"sweet, thanks Graham. Dutch"

 

[Rick Reddick]

I have a 70hp Mercury serial#

I have a 70hp Mercury serial# 6280495 I have no ideal what year and no manuals for it? HELP.Thanks Rick

 

[galamb]

"Rick, that's a 1983 model

"Rick, that's a 1983 model.."