Help with mariner year

[rrstivers]

"I need to order manuals and a

"I need to order manuals and a couple of parts for a mariner I just purchased.It is a 45 hp, four cylinder. the serial # is 08326760 or ob326760. The cowl says it is oil injected but don't see an oil tank or signs of it being removed. Thank you for your help, Rich."

 

[galamb]

Richard 0B... would make it a

Richard 0B... would make it a 1988 Mercury built Mariner 45 horse.

The motor would have originally come with a remotely located (in the boat) "Auto-Blend" oil injection system.

If you ever find out who removed it you should thank them profusely - this system probably killed more Merc/Mariners and Force motors than any other single cause - it was total garbage - be thankful you have to mix...