1974 Merc 20hp 200 question

[Inshoremac]

Hello, I am looking at getting a 1974 Merc 20hp, and I had a question about the ignition system on that year. My question is does this motor have points, or is this the year they put on the ignition with the switch box. The motor I’m looking at does not have a switch box that I can tell from pictures.

Thank you you in advance for your help!

 

[jimmbo]

1974 would be breakerless. Are you sure it is a 1974? The 20hp went breakerless in 1973, 72 and earlier used points.

 

[Inshoremac]

Ok, thank you. So the breakerless version would have to have the switch box correct?