"Jim" wrote in message
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Just got a Merc 40 with Thunderbolt ignition. Serial number
is 6054081. Anyone know what year this motor is?


Thanks,
Jim

PS: I know it didn't run last year and someone mucked with the
carb. Any idea what initial settings should be for the needle(s)?


This site has info on merc and omc years http://www.maxrules.com

According to this site, it's an 82 if USA - does this sound right? Maybe
different (like early 70s) if Canadian?

Don't know about the carb.

Cam