what year is my 65 hp

[peter wickham]

I have purchased a 65 hp merc there is a red band on the cover its marked as 650 it is 4cylinder and has 2trim attachments,it has been sitting for 2 years but now the wiring needs repair,it didn't come with controls but i have controls and a wiring loom from a 50 hp of about the same vintage,but i dont think it had trim control , What problems am i likely to have to fix with an older motor such as this,and any imfomation at all would be greatly appreciated.

 

[tannedman]

Re: what year is my 65 hp

if you post the SN# that will help alot in finding out the year and do you know the year of the 50 that the controls came off of

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: what year is my 65 hp

Mercs with the red band are typically from the late 60s/early 70s. My 80hp 1971 has the red band, mid 70s have the blue bands.

Parts are available, sometimes pricey for original Merc parts. OEM are a bit cheaper. If you can get the serial number there are charts that will tell you the exact year of production. Look above the transom clamps for the serial.