Need help identifying the engine?????

[kwoolard]

I have recently inherited an inboard outdrive and do not have a manual to go along with the engine and outdrive. The outdrive is a Mercruiser and the serial number begins with a 401***, not sure what the last numbers are. I wanted to identify the engine type, year model and horsepower rating. I am pretty sure that it is a Ford small block, probably a 302(distributor located on the front right side) but not sure whether it is the 888, 225, 225s .... <br /><br /> Can anyone point me in the right direction, I am looking to get some parts and plugs to get it ready for the summer???

 

[Bhamil]

Re: Need help identifying the engine?????

What kind of boat is it and what year? Look at the outdrive and find the tag, post the number. That will help.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Need help identifying the engine?????

IF it's a small block Ford, <br />It Should be mated to a Mod.1 Outdrive, which is Also called the "R" drive, or Pre-Alpha......<br />It's a Good Solid Drive System.... It can handle 275hp All day, or 300hp if your Careful.... It can also be up-graded to Alpha1 Very Easily..... <br /><br />Fords were used from 1970 till 1976....<br />And the Exception on the Drive would be the TR drives.... They just Look Different......

 

[kwoolard]

Re: Need help identifying the engine?????

The boat is a 1974 22' SportCraft, the "Sportsman" series. The tag on the outdrive has the serial number 4013860. I have also found another lower unit that may have been replaced by the 4013860 and it has a serial number 4196545. I have done some research on the merc website and I think that this motor is the 888, not 100% sure. If any of you pros know for sure that would be great!<br /><br />Thanks for posting.

 

[merc 140 pontoon]

Re: Need help identifying the engine?????

Did you try the Engine ID service bulletin?<br /> http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Bullet/97/97_06.pdf

 

[Bondo]

Re: Need help identifying the engine?????

That link isn't going to help.... that's for Chevy motors...<br />He's got a Ford......<br /><br />kwoolard.<br />You've got a 1974, small block Ford, in front of a Mod.1 outdrive.......<br />All those #s don't mean much around here.....<br />There weren't many Variations, or Options, OR Changes in these.......<br /><br />Just What, Exactly is your Question ???

 

[cjflanagan]

Re: Need help identifying the engine?????

He wanted to identify the engine type, year model and horsepower rating.