SERIAL NUMBERS

[smoker craft dave]

ON A 2003 MERCURY 90 HP 2 STROKE MOTOR ,IS THE SERIAL NUMBER STAMPED ON THE MOTOR SOME PLACE!!! I KNOW ABOUT THE LITTLE GOLD COLOR STICKER WITH THE #'S ON IT, BUT WHO'S TO SAY THAT CAN'T BE SWAPPED!!!

 

[andrewkafp]

Re: SERIAL NUMBERS

Suppose it can be changed<br />But each year has some subtle changes, that you can verify irrespective of the S/N.<br />You can even change the transom bracket and cowling cover of the 80's Mercs, but different years had new components introduced, so it's very hard to totally falsify the year.

 

[smoker craft dave]

Re: SERIAL NUMBERS

What the problem is, I recently up graded from a 2003 60 hp to a 2003 90 hp. The dealer told me it was a brand new out of the crate motor! Upon picking up the boat with the new motor on it I notice that the cowl had a white powder all in the air intake vents and the top of the cowl had over spray on it, almost like it was sitting around in a body shop!!Also the dealer wasn't to worried about double oiling this new motor!! I'm wondering if this is a demo or a problem motor? Also the serial # sticker looks like it's been replaced? Is thier any other #'s on the motor?

 

[Trent]

Re: SERIAL NUMBERS

Look on the "freeze plugs" (welch plugs to some people) On the block. The serial numbers are usually stamped on them.