Mercury 115 hp year ?

bently

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I have checked all posts but I cannot find any that show year info for Austrailian built outboards.

My ser number is 8071168 built in Austrailia.

I would like to know what year it is, thanks.
 

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Re: Mercury 115 hp year ?

I didn't know Brunswick had a plant in Australia.. I new they had some Mercs built in Belgum but I thought those were under the Mariner Brand name. Maybe aChris can chime in I think he's a genuine Aussie. All I've ever seen advertised in Austrailia are Mercury/Mariners. Is your's gray or black?
 

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Re: Mercury 115 hp year ?

It is a black tower of power with blue decals.
 

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It is a black tower of power with blue decals.

I'd be suprised if it was made in Austrailia but I get Merc suprises all the time so I won't say it can't be. Hopefully someone with I6 motor knowledge will chime it. I'm pretty much a I4 and V6 guy.
 

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Re: Mercury 115 hp year ?

The serial number plate says "made in Austrailia".
 

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bently

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aChris will turn up sooner or later and solve your dilemma. He's a righteous dude.
 

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Re: Mercury 115 hp year ?

Very interesting, just goes to show you that you can learn something new every day. Funny, I was under the impression that the B in the serial number indicated Belgum. This makes that myth busted...
 

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Very interesting, just goes to show you that you can learn something new every day. Funny, I was under the impression that the B in the serial number indicated Belgum. This makes that myth busted...

You typed 'B' but I think you mean '8', yeah?

Serial numbers starting with 1,2,3,4,5 or 6 - made in the U.S of A.

Starting with 7 - made in Canada.

Starting with 8 (eight) - Australia

Starting with 9 - Belgium.
 

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Re: Mercury 115 hp year ?

I have checked all posts but I cannot find any that show year info for Austrailian built outboards.

My ser number is 8071168 built in Austrailia.

I would like to know what year it is, thanks.
I show your engine coming up as a 1980 MERCURY 115 ELPT, Engine serial number: 08071168 Model number 1115620.;)
 

sschefer

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Re: Mercury 115 hp year ?

You typed 'B' but I think you mean '8', yeah?

Serial numbers starting with 1,2,3,4,5 or 6 - made in the U.S of A.

Starting with 7 - made in Canada.

Starting with 8 (eight) - Australia

Starting with 9 - Belgium.

Had a 91 Mariner 100 that was stamped B09655784 - Made in Belgium.
 
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