Year of engine and possible service manual in europe

[TheMax]

Hi all been reading a lot of this forum, but there wasn't any answer in here so far (okok i didn't read the whole forum but hey check out the posts )<br /> i've been looking for a service manual for my mercury 500 outboard engine it's an oldie it's sn: 2170681 i have found some books on the inet but they're all sold within us only :S am on the road a lot but there's no one who could sell me the service manual. Is there possibly anyone here from europe who happens to know someone who does??<br /><br />and can anyone here tell me the year of my engine?<br /><br />thx in advance<br /><br />greetzz

 

[steelespike]

Re: Year of engine and possible service manual in europe

If Im reading the chart right I get 67 4 cylinder.<br /> Dont know if they ship overseas but try <br />Grubbs at: www.oldmercs.com They will have <br /> reprint owners and service manuals for your<br /> motor. You also may be able to find info at<br />Johns Old Mercury Web Site www.pfs-ware.com<br /> look around there is a forum and some terrific links.

 

[TheMax]

Re: Year of engine and possible service manual in europe

WOW if I read the chart on that john 's page i've got a 1947/48 year engine, thx for the tip, will search the page tomorrow, best get some shut eye now<br /><br />ow my bad was missing a number see i really need some sleep <br /><br />cya

 

[rolmops]

Re: Year of engine and possible service manual in europe

Go to google and punch in "60 hp outboard" There is a big british outboard concern in the first 10 choices that pop up.Their site features an e-mail adress.If it is a '67 they can probably help you.<br />The mercury company has European and yes even dutch dealer sites on its website.They should be able to help you too.<br />If this does not help,go to www.selocmarine.com<br />klick on bookstore and then outboards and pick the book of your choice.These are repairbooks that are as good as manuals.You can order these books direct from the company.They do ship to Europe.<br />Good luck.

 

[TheMax]

Re: Year of engine and possible service manual in europe

i know the seloc and clymer books, i have one already, but i'm a service engineer myself so i'm kinda used @ the extended service manuals. the clymer books are too "confusing" as in there is absolutely no sequence in them. they don't erm... how should i put this, go al the way into the matter. as this is my first engine i'm planning to rebuild, i need as much info as i can possibly get, including parts naming, overall pics of the engine and parts etc. I've been searching the net for dutch dealers, and i have found some but they all sell the clymer book and refuse to sell me the service manuals(or even lend me the book for an hour) as i service copiers/printers i'll be able to copy the book within 15 minutes. that's how stupid the dutch dealers are

 

[TheMax]

Re: Year of engine and possible service manual in europe

I have another question though, is it at all possible to rebuild my engine and add an electrical starter? this is just a question i've been wondering ever since i got the engine first gotta completely renovate it caus it runs poor/not at all.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Year of engine and possible service manual in europe

Gertjan, Merc didnt make a 500 in 47/48.<br /> A merc. 500 is a 4 cylinder 50 hp.I believe built in the 60s I have a 1965 Merc 500.<br /> Either you got on the wrong chart or you dont have a Merc.500 or maybe the wrong number.

 

[rolmops]

Re: Year of engine and possible service manual in europe

I do not know how stupid the dutch dealers are, but I do know that they have the manuals....<br />Try the public library of the American cultural institute.