What year is my engine?

[clanny108]

I have a 40 HP 2 Cylynder Mariner engine. Model 40ELO, serial number 429802. Does anyone know what year this is?

 

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http://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury_marine_parts/sn/00429802 MARINER - (40 H.P. (1988) Serial No: 00429802 Model No: 7040312NU Parts Catalog No: 90-16643