What year is that merc?

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  • March 29, 2015 at 5:10 am #1056
    johnyrude200
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      I don’t fool with mercs too much. I have a 9.8hp serial number A177168. The thing is that when I look at model year charts, it’s putting it as a mid 60’s model. I’m pretty sure this isn’t right, because it has CD ignition and I think it’s probably from the mid to late 80’s. Anyone bring me up to speed on how to identify these motors?

      Thanks so much

      March 29, 2015 at 9:53 am #12975
      chinewalker
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        The A prefix puts it mid 1980s. Brown stripe cowling? Should be about 1985, but I’m not finding the A prefix on the 9.8 model, only the VERY different 9.9.

        March 29, 2015 at 11:44 am #12981
        johnyrude200
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          Youre right, brown stripe and a 9.9. Is there an ID Chart available I can reference?

          March 29, 2015 at 6:01 pm #13007
          retiredoz
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            The ‘A’ prefix says 1986, first year for the 9.9. There’s probably many sources for the Merc ser # charts, one is the NAPA Marine catalog. Bug your local store for an old copy…

            March 29, 2015 at 11:55 pm #13029
            seakaye12
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