Serial Number Identification

[20pilot]

Could someone please tell me the year of this motor, its a 20 hp Mercuy. The Serial number is 5610543. Thanks in Advance

 

[Solomon Shaffer]

Re: Serial Number Identification

There's a "sticky" thread at the top of the forum which will help you. It's called "What year is my Mercury Outboard?"

 

[20pilot]

Re: Serial Number Identification

I tried to look it up but with no luck, if anyone could assist me it would be a big help!

 

[Solomon Shaffer]

Re: Serial Number Identification

I checked this link:
http://www.maxrules.com/merc_contents.html

And found this:
20HP, 1981: 5606492

That's the closest number to what you've posted.

Also this link with similar info:

http://www.obparts.com/years/mercury.html
20HP 2CYL Beginning serial 5606492 - 1980/81