merc 9.8 what year

[tempest]

just purchased a merc 9.8 110 ser 7023959 <br />anybody know the year on this outboard <br />and if any other merc coil that will fit

 

[achris]

Re: merc 9.8 what year

Made in Canada in 1973.<br /><br />Coil from a 7.5hp and the single cylinder 4.5hp will fit.