7.5hp model year.
 

I recently bought a 7.5 hp merc outboard that appears to be in good
condition. The seller indicated it was about 15 years old. I think it
is a lot older but have been unable to determine the model year. The
serial number is: 4253791.

Thank you in advance for any info you might provide.

7.5hp model year.
 

bald_guy wrote:

I recently bought a 7.5 hp merc outboard that appears to be in good
condition. The seller indicated it was about 15 years old. I think it
is a lot older but have been unable to determine the model year. The
serial number is: 4253791.

Thank you in advance for any info you might provide.


1975.

1976 serial numbers start at 4314385.

15 years, 31 years, what's the difference, right?

Rob

7.5hp model year.
 

trainfan1 wrote:
bald_guy wrote:

I recently bought a 7.5 hp merc outboard that appears to be in good
condition. The seller indicated it was about 15 years old. I think it
is a lot older but have been unable to determine the model year. The
serial number is: 4253791.

Thank you in advance for any info you might provide.


1975.

1976 serial numbers start at 4314385.

15 years, 31 years, what's the difference, right?

Rob

7.5hp model year.
 

trainfan1 wrote:
bald_guy wrote:

I recently bought a 7.5 hp merc outboard that appears to be in good
condition. The seller indicated it was about 15 years old. I think it
is a lot older but have been unable to determine the model year. The
serial number is: 4253791.

Thank you in advance for any info you might provide.


1975.

1976 serial numbers start at 4314385.

15 years, 31 years, what's the difference, right?

Rob


For a 7.5 they are like dog years :-) they have there own type of
measurement. I have a 71 merc 7.5 on a little tinney that runs great.

Did replace the stator and coils after 30 years, but hay.

Capt Jack R..

7.5hp model year.
 

On 17 Apr 06 capt_jack wrote:

trainfan1 wrote:
15 years, 31 years, what's the difference, right?

For a 7.5 they are like dog years :-) they have there own type of
measurement. I have a 71 merc 7.5 on a little tinney that runs great.

Agreed.
I have a 1968 6hp Evinrude that runs like a sewing machine. I've
changed plugs, impeller, and gear oil over the years and that's it.. I
store it on a stand and give the starter rope a little tug evey few
months. When I need it, it always starts within a pull or two. Even
after it hasn't been started for a couple years.

Rick