Mariner 40hp - what year??

[nforsyth]

Hi<br /><br />I have a Mariner 40hp which has the marks 40 ELO 6E9 L 451408.<br /><br />Any clues for how old it is??<br /><br />I've looked at the Swedish modelguide page (found on another topic on this site) and the nearest that showed was one from 1987, but it's designation was 40C ELO.<br /> <br />Does that make a difference?<br /><br />Thanks for your help.<br /><br />Also, any recommendations for which workshop manual to buy??<br /><br />Thanks.

 

[Mariner60_hp]

Re: Mariner 40hp - what year??

Dont know the year but it appears to be listed as a 40 twincarb with Oil injection. I would figure this on the designation: E(electric) L(Long Shaft) and O(oil Injection). I am pretty sure about the eE and L but am just guessing about the O. Here is a link to a parts breakdown for this motor: http://www.dougrussell.com/partscatalog/collections/index.cfm?fuseaction=collectdetails&colid=02 <br /><br />If you must know the year call the local Mercury/Mariner dealer. Give them the serial # and they should be able to tell you the year

 

[nforsyth]

Re: Mariner 40hp - what year??

Thanks for that link, very interesting.<br /><br />It is a twin, and it is oil injection.<br /><br />I just need the year so I can get the right manual.

 

[Mariner60_hp]

Re: Mariner 40hp - what year??

I have a Seloc Mariner Manual for 1 & 2 Cylinder outboards that covers from 1977 t0 1989. I suggest trying to find a Mariner factory manual if possible as the Seloc gives you to your imagination quiet a bit but works well as a general guide