7.5hp model year.

trainfan1 wrote:
> bald_guy wrote:
>
> > I recently bought a 7.5 hp merc outboard that appears to be in good
> > condition. The seller indicated it was about 15 years old. I think it
> > is a lot older but have been unable to determine the model year. The
> > serial number is: 4253791.
> >
> > Thank you in advance for any info you might provide.
> >
>
> 1975.
>
> 1976 serial numbers start at 4314385.
>
> 15 years, 31 years, what's the difference, right?
>
> Rob
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trainfan1 wrote:
> bald_guy wrote:
>
>> I recently bought a 7.5 hp merc outboard that appears to be in good
>> condition. The seller indicated it was about 15 years old. I think it
>> is a lot older but have been unable to determine the model year. The
>> serial number is: 4253791.
>>
>> Thank you in advance for any info you might provide.
>>
>
> 1975.
>
> 1976 serial numbers start at 4314385.
>
> 15 years, 31 years, what's the difference, right?
>
> Rob
>

For a 7.5 they are like dog years they have there own type of
measurement. I have a 71 merc 7.5 on a little tinney that runs great.

Did replace the stator and coils after 30 years, but hay.

Capt Jack R..
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On 17 Apr 06 capt_jack wrote:

>trainfan1 wrote:
>> 15 years, 31 years, what's the difference, right?

>For a 7.5 they are like dog years they have there own type of
>measurement. I have a 71 merc 7.5 on a little tinney that runs great.

Agreed.
I have a 1968 6hp Evinrude that runs like a sewing machine. I've
changed plugs, impeller, and gear oil over the years and that's it.. I
store it on a stand and give the starter rope a little tug evey few
months. When I need it, it always starts within a pull or two. Even
after it hasn't been started for a couple years.

Rick
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