Congrats! Getting old motors going is fun and sometimes it takes a bit of
sleuth work...

Brian


"rrj" wrote in message
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Yes I'm sure. Engine turns out to be a Merc 1500 EL '74. I got this info
using the given SN#. Have Service Manual and parts list on order, from
some fine folks @ Grubbs Marine Div. It took a lot of surfing till I
found some instant response. They even described the engine to me. Yup! I
just might have me a kicking outboard before to long. The boat also needs
help. Ha, all I want is to get out of this 12' nearly sinker and enjoy the
swells of the Chesapeake. Thanks for the response- all helps.
"MMC" wrote in message
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Not being a smartass "rrj", but are you sure you're looking at the serial
number and not a part number?
MMC
"rrj" wrote in message
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After trying to tell Mercury about their engine and not being successful
I
tried to e-mail them and unless I make up some appropriate info they
won't
respond.
The fact is the serial number doesn't match their criteria. stamped in
the
plate is a seven digit number and its supposed to be eight. I went
through
a
long list of serial numbers for 150hp engines from '73-94 and they don't
even come close with anything arbitrarily added. I would like to put
this
engine together and make it work. can anyone help?