'97 Merc 25 Serial# doesnt match up?

[tmfd]

Hello, I have recently picked up a Mercury 25, '97 according to seller. Serial# is 06168 756 read from the small plate on the motor itself. When I punch in this # at a parts site it comes up as a 3.3 horse model??? I have tried a couple variations, and different ways of entering the # but still the same. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
I also need a new prop, the number on the prop is 19640A 40P13
Thank you.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: '97 Merc 25 Serial# doesnt match up?

That is not the serial number. Look for a plate on the transom mount or it may be stamped in a welch plug on the motor.

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: '97 Merc 25 Serial# doesnt match up?

That a 0G not a 06 and below is parts list for that serial #
Search Results - Crowley Marine

 

[wired247]

Re: '97 Merc 25 Serial# doesnt match up?

Its a '95 motor BTW.

 

[tmfd]

Re: '97 Merc 25 Serial# doesnt match up?

Ok, thank you. I did notice a number stamped on a plug, I'll go and take a look again for the right number.

 

[wired247]

Re: '97 Merc 25 Serial# doesnt match up?

You have the serial number. Its 0G168756. 1995 25 HP Model No: 1025211RD. Here a link to the Mercury parts system. Enter your serial number.

https://webapps.brunswick.com/literature/literatureSearch.do

 

[tmfd]

Re: '97 Merc 25 Serial# doesnt match up?

Thanks, you guys got me all setup now.

 

[tmfd]

Re: '97 Merc 25 Serial# doesnt match up?

Although I don't like the fact that I bought a boat and motor and were told both were '97 vintage. Now I see the motor is not. Thank you.

 

[wired247]

Re: '97 Merc 25 Serial# doesnt match up?

Don't get too bent out of shape. The motor was built in '95 but motors can sit around on dealer shelves for years before they are sold. It likely was sold in '97 with the boat to the original owner.

 

[tmfd]

Re: '97 Merc 25 Serial# doesnt match up?

Yes, that's right. I didn't think of that. I didn't get too bent out of shape about it though. I didn't call the guy up or anything like that. I'm happy with it. I posted some pics of the boat I bought in another thread. Thanks.