Motor Year

[mchristo63]

Can someone tell me the year of the motor: <br />Mercury 35HP Ser# 6579602<br /><br />Also.....<br />I am new to outboards. How does the top cover come off? I popped the plastic piece that houses a pull start rope, but I still can't see how to get the cover off. I see ther is a lever inside that cover area, but I can't pull it because their is a coupling that holds the tin piece that wraps around the engine (the piece that actually says Mercury). I can't see how that piece comes off. <br /><br />Thanks

 

[achris]

Re: Motor Year

1984.<br /><br />Remove the 'tin wrap' from the engine by releasing the clip on the front that pulls it tight. Then you'll be able to pull the lever that locks the top cover down.<br /><br />Chris..........

 

[mchristo63]

Re: Motor Year

How can you tell the year from the serial number? <br /><br />Also, how do you remove the clip. It is a hinged hook, very tight.

 

[achris]

Re: Motor Year

How can you tell the year from the serial number?

I have a secret book of numbers <br /><br />

Also, how do you remove the clip. It is a hinged hook, very tight.

Correct. The hook is hinged. If it's really tight (and that means the previous idiot did it up too tight!) put a screwdriver under the free end and give it a bit of help. When you get it off, you'll notice that it's on a threaded rod, unscrew it a little and check that it's not so tight anymore.<br /><br />Chris.......

 

[happy69]

Re: Motor Year

Do you think you could look into your magic book for another year please? I have a 40hp Mecury serial# 1329607<br /><br />Thanks in advance!!

 

[achris]

Re: Motor Year

Lightman,<br /><br />That's an old one! It pre-dates my book of numbers, so it will be around 1961-62. It's a 4 cylinder. That engine was later updated and become one of the real classics, the 4 cyl 50hp.<br /><br />Chris........

 

[1968_Red_fish_IMP]

Re: Motor Year

Hey lightman69, try this link. Yours is a 1960 Merc 400 Model. At this link you will find out more.<br /> http://www.oldmercs.com/196061merc400.htm

 

[happy69]

Re: Motor Year

Thanks all!! That is what mine looks like.

 

[dajohnson53]

Re: Motor Year

Originally posted by mchristo63:<br /> How can you tell the year from the serial number?

there are merc. and OMC model year guides at www.maxrules.com (AKA www.mastertechmarine.com)