what is my motor, multiple serials?! wont start back up : (

[jasperpso2]

i just got a merc 50, andi was told it is a 82 from the previous owner.. the problem is, there is a serial on the transom mount, and there is another serial on the powerhead on the lower housing.. this one is pop rivited on, and looks like a official enough merc tab.

the serial on the transom mount is 4284202, the serial on the powerhead is 5951833.. these #'s are way different, and as far as i can tell, it is a 75 lower end with a 82 power head.. is this possible? is it uncommon? were the two years completely compatible?

this is all spurred by the fact that i ran it yesterday, and when i got to the river it started right up, a hr later, it wont turn over.. i hear a click, and i am getting 12.8v on the starter side of the selenoid when i turn the ignition, but it wont turn over.. i am guessing i need a new starter?? any good place to get one?? anything else to check?

thanks, jason

 

[jasperpso2]

Re: what is my motor, multiple serials?! wont start back up : (

local shop wants 290 for a starter, or 150 to rebuild.. rebuild would take a month +, and i want to get out on the river, so thats out.. i will pay 290, but am open to a cheaper suggestion?

 

[blazer01]

Re: what is my motor, multiple serials?! wont start back up : (

i have rebuilt those starters there isnt much to them mostly brushes and springs..
aswell to identify your engine you need to give them the numbe on top of the block

 

[jasperpso2]

Re: what is my motor, multiple serials?! wont start back up : (

well, not wantin to wait out shipping for a ebay one, i went ahead and bought the new starter from the local guys.. and it started right up.. : ) that makes me feel good.. still would like to know why two serials? and are the 75 and 82 motors that much alike? thanks for readin