new to "Mariner" with a few questions..

[LilRedNeckGirl]

Ok, here we go. recently dowbnsized from a 248 wellcraft sportsman w/ twin mercruisers.
Just bought a lil 16 foot center console. It has a 60 hp Mariner on it. Ser# L 305527. It is a two cylinder , carb style, 2 stroke, electric choke & start.
from the SER#, can anyone tell me what year it is?
Also, its 2 stroke, but nothing on the engine saying what the mix/ratio is. Any one know this .. ????
As its been years {10** since I was being pushed around by an outboard, and this is a first "Mariner" any info on these engines would be of great help.
Just picked it up, runs great on a hose connection, water trial as soon as the reg /papers come back.
Im ordering the manual, add that to the long list of manuels i have boyught over the years.
Was told that Yamaha Japan made these engines. Is that correct? It does have a "JAPAN" stamp on it.
Again, any input is appriciated.
Lisa

 

[carholme]

Re: new to "Mariner" with a few questions..

There should be some letters/numbers in front of the s/n and for the 60, that might be 675 or 6F0. Could you please check and let us know?

Yes, some of these engines were built for Mariner by Yamaha.


Gerry

 

[minuteman62-64]

Re: new to "Mariner" with a few questions..

Almost a certainty that the fuel/oil mix is 50:1.

 

[LilRedNeckGirl]

Re: new to "Mariner" with a few questions..

675 precedes the serial number. they are printed on the plate.

 

[carholme]

Re: new to "Mariner" with a few questions..

That s/n comes up as:

60 EL 675-305096 - 675-307910 1980 2-Cyl, Japan

From here:

Mariner 60-350 hp, produktions?rslista, modellguide

Parts List:

MARINER 60 - Mercury, Mercruiser, Force, etc. Parts Lookup

Until you get your service manual, here is a link to the condensed version of the Clymer manual to help you get started. Download it soonest to your computer as the link is short lived.

MARINER - MARINER 48 AND 60 HP (2 CYL.).: Small Engine Repair Reference Center Home

Gerry

 

[LilRedNeckGirl]

Re: new to "Mariner" with a few questions..

apriciate the help. I am at least a week away from getting it wet, so no rush on the manuel. thanks for the link, but the manuel is ordered and should arrive in 6 days.

We are removing the front closed bow area, and installing a few ribs, and flooring. past that, the engine will get a lower unit fluid change, pull old prop to get size, and order a spare prop. then its a simple fuel pump out, new fuel filter and lines, new plugs, install a water seperator, grease a few fittings, and it should be ready to do a shake down run.
Ill let you know how that goes....

 

[racerone]

Re: new to "Mariner" with a few questions..

You should install a new water pump impeller.