Mercury outboard serial number

[trickworm1]

Just bought a used Mercury 150 XR-4. Would love some information on this engine (year, etc.) Decal on side of mount says.. 0C218771. What do these numbers reflect?
Thanks,
Steve

 

[Chris1956]

The maxrules site has a model year by serial number chart. I would say early 90's, but you should look it up.

 

[Fun Times]

0C218771 comes up as an 1989 MERCURY 2.4L 150XR4 ELPTO, 'Model Number 1150453GD..., https://www.mercruiserparts.com/magnum-ii-0c100861-thru-0c239552

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