canadian mercury

[dakotamike]

hi all.....I have a Canadian mercury outboard 40hp with thunderbolt ignition serial #7177979. I was wondering if anyone out there could tell me what year it is and its operating range at wot.......thanks in advance for any info

 

[Fun Times]

Hi there, it looks like your serial number is coming up as an MERCURY (EL) ( 40 H.P. (1980) Serial No: 07177979 Model No: 1040520 Parts Catalog No: 90-90627
http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Mercury_...980/bpe/57e973

 

[Texasmark]

Power steering on a 40 hp? Must be a misprint. Never heard of such a thing.