What year?

[robfogle]

Is there a way to determine what year my engine is for tune-up and parts? The Boat is a 1998 with a Mercruiser 4.3L. It is either a 1997 or 1998.<br /><br />Thanks

 

[Bondo]

Re: What year?

I Doubt there's Any Differences,.... But,<br />The Serial # will be the determining factor.....

 

[Don S]

Re: What year?

The engines of that era had the serial number on the plastic cover over the flame aresstor.<br />If that number is gone, there is a metal tag an the back of the engine block just above the starter.<br /> EVERYTHING from manual selection to part numbers goes by Serial Number with Mercruiser.<br />Yours is one in that changeover year where it could be service manual 17 or 24.

 

[robfogle]

Re: What year?

I have the serial number and model number. How do I determain the manufacture year from them?

 

[Don S]

Re: What year?

What's the engine serial number and I'll show you.

 

[robfogle]

Re: What year?

Serial Number: 0L019675 Model Number: 4211015LS

 

[Don S]

Re: What year?

It would be considered a 98 model when looking up parts, and you should use Mercruiser service manual #25 for information.<br />Check the link below.<br /> Merc Parts <br /><br />and scroll down to "4.3LH (GEN +) (4 BBL.) GM 262 V-6 1998" and click it. The next page will have where your serial number range starts.

 

[robfogle]

Re: What year?

Don S,<br /><br />Thanks for the help. Although my engine is the 2bbl version. I'm trying to figure out a problem that I'm having. I will post in a new topic.<br /><br />Thanks Again