I believe you are missing a number. Here is some info on where to look, Just in case.I have a 7.5 hp twin cylinder thunderbolt 2 stroke, just wondering what year it? I have a serial number 019434, can anyone help with info on this motor
Thanks for the info Dougan, i think it is a 6, at the moment it's at the mechanic getting serviced, so as soon as i get it back I will send some photo's.If that indentation is a 6, this page would indicate it's a 1980-1985 Mercury 75:
http://store.eastcoastmarineservice.com/category_s/2687.htm
Can you take a picture? Or show us a picture of a similar one on the internet? The shape and detailing of this motor changed several times throughout its history, and just by looking at a picture we would at least be able to provide a definitive range of years.