Can anyone identify the model year of my Mariner?

[nelsonag]

Hello,
I've recently purchased a 16 foot starcraft with a 40 hp mariner attached. I am unable to find the year of this outward anywhere online. Could only determine it is between 1980-1985. If anyone could tell me the year, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

Google the serial number.
I have an 1983 25hp Mariner and the graphics are different. I think the graphics on your is a later design.

 

[nelsonag]

Google the serial number.
I have an 1983 25hp Mariner and the graphics are different. I think the graphics on your is a later design.

I did Google it and it came up with nothin. I did nail it down on MarineEngine but it doesn’t state the year just the parts diagram. I am able to find the same logo design on the later years but however this is not oil injected and the later models with the similar design have oil injection.

 

[GYPSY400]

Mercury and Mariner don't use " model years" they go by serial number ranges. That engine is most likely built in 84 or 85

 

[Zum]

Probably a Yamaha, made in Japan model. Thinking your right on the year range, doubt much changed in those years other then graphics.

 

[vdgeorges]

If you want, you can call this number in Verviers, Belgium: 0032 87 323221. Also in English.
I had the same problem with identification of my Mariner engine, the lady on the phone gave me detailed information.
Georges

 

[SAABologist]

If it has two cylinders, it looks like a Mariner 40c type, 2 cylinders with or without Auto-blend. Auto-blend is not same as oil injection. Auto-blend is an accessory 2-stroke oil supply that squirts oil into the fuel line. I and most others delete it and just use pre-mix.

You can look up a lot on marine engine .com, by brand and horsepower.

Anyway, if the sticker is gone, the serial number series, for examle 6E9xxxxx is also on the powerhead but I can't remember where to see it on the powerhead.

 

[nelsonag]

Hello All,
it is a 40C and I have not called about the specific year. Thank you all for the responses. I dont believe I have auto blend, there is no accessory oil supply.