cannot locate merc 5.7 serial number

[sandwichestime]

ive looked everywhere that everyone else has found the serial number for their models, and cannot find any number that resembles a mercruiser serial number. i have a 1988 renken 2000 spitfire and the only number i can find is what i believe to be the casting # 10243880.<br /><br />ive looked at the valve covers, the flame resistor, and above the starter and cant seem to find it <br /><br />HELP?

 

[Bondo]

Re: cannot locate merc 5.7 serial number

10243880...350...95-00...2 or 4 bolt...Vortec truck, Gen.I crate motors and "ZZ4", roller cam, one piece rear seal <br /><br />That's Your Motor.........<br /><br />I'd Guess that Everything but the engine is 1988 Alpha 1.......<br /><br />Don't Need No Serial #s.........<br /><br />BTW,...... That's a Great Crate Motor...........

 

[sandwichestime]

Re: cannot locate merc 5.7 serial number

huh, the problem is, i need to buy a new starter (i think) as the starter whines, but the bendex (sp?) will rise when we take the starter off and jump the ignition. oh and the flywheel does turn by hand, so i dont think the engine is locked up.<br /><br />anyway, the reason i needed this was to make sure i bought the correct starter for my engine. any ideas?<br /><br /><br />edit: yeah i have an alpha one sterndrive

 

[Bondo]

Re: cannot locate merc 5.7 serial number

There are 2 different starters.........<br /><br />the Bolt Pattern is Either, Straight Across(12" flywheel),<br />Or, <br />Off-Set(14" flywheel).....<br /><br />Just take your's to the parts house,+ throw it up on the counter.........<br />They'll be able to match it...........<br />Make Sure it's a Marine rated 1,..... Or, a Permanent Magnet 1..(Which are Sealed, by design)...........