Year of 8hp Mariner

[prometheus]

Hi all;
My s/n is: OC152265.

Hi all;
My s/n is: OC152265.
Does anyone know the year?
Thanks for the help.

 

[galamb]

"Douglas, that is a 1989 model

"Douglas, that is a 1989 model. Fanstastic little motor."

 

[prometheus]

"Thanks, kind Sir!
Does it pr

"Thanks, kind Sir!
Does it prefer NGK plugs like some other Mariners?
I have read that the resistance of the Champion plugs may not be the best for 8 hp's.
Any suggestions?"

 

[galamb]

"Yes, absolutely - NGK BP8HS-1

"Yes, absolutely - NGK BP8HS-10's gapped at .040"

Don't run a Champion cross ref - don't work worth a darn on Thunderbolt 4 ignitions.

Your model is a Merc/Mariner..."

 

[fastjeff]

Fastjeff's spark plug rule

Fastjeff's spark plug rule: ABC. (Anything But Champions).

Jeff

 

[prometheus]

"Thank's again Graham, gre

"Thank's again Graham, great information to know.
Good one , Fastjeff!
Cheers,

... Doug"