Question about Merc/mariner engine block

[mchin]

I have a 1998 Mariner 15hp and it has a hole in the block. Does anyone know if I can use a Merc 9.8 block, as a replacement. I'm having trouble finding a cheap 15 Hp Mariner block. I also have a 2001 Merc 8hp, would that block fit as well? It looks very similar.

Thanks
mc

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: Question about Merc/mariner engine block

No you cant use a 9.8 block, totally different engines. Without serial numbers cant say on the 8hp