Trying to find out year of my 50hp 2-stroke engine.

[WaterboyBill]

My 50hp 2-stroke has a serial number that I can’t find any information on. The number is A134264. I can’t find this on any mariner/mercury website. Can anyone please help. I am having trouble with my carbs and need to find information on how to fix them. Thanks

 

[fitz73222]

That number does not come up. Take a picture of that engine and post it please. Also take a picture of the serial tag.

 

[WaterboyBill]

I know! Take a look for yourself.

 

[fitz73222]

Looks like 1981-1983 but I'll keep looking.

 

[fitz73222]

1984!

Mariner Model Year Guide | Southcentral Outboards

www.southcentraloutboards.com

 

[racerone]

What is the motor doing / not doing?

 

[WaterboyBill]

I’m having problems with the carbs. I can troll all day (6-8 hours) and when I thottle up gas starts spilling from the carbs. Gas dripping everywhere. My mechanic says it’s the neoprene gaskets on the carbs bowls need replacing. Replaced them and still having the problem. I have been towed twice from this. I don’t trust the engine.

 

[WaterboyBill]

1984!

Mariner Model Year Guide | Southcentral Outboards

www.southcentraloutboards.com

I know this sounds stupid but how did you determine the year from my serial number. It doesn’t seem to match anything. I couldn’t find anything that helped accept here.

 

[fitz73222]

50	6542048 - A160939	1984

A134264 falls into that serial number range.. So buy parts for this Mercury serial number range on this website

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50

1984

EL

6448808 - 6586623

 

[Fun Times]

Here’s your parts catalog for your serial number,

https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury_marine_parts/sn/0A134264

Your Model number 7050525 that shows up against the engine serial number when searched shows the engine to be an 1985 50-HP (EL)
Parts Group: 45/50 HP Options: Electric start, long shaft (20”/508mm) driveshaft housing. Remote control steering
Model style: EL

 

[fitz73222]

Same as 5531630 and up.

 

[WaterboyBill]

Thanks guys! You’re the best!