Johnson and Evinrude outboards, use the model number, rather than the serial number, to determine the year model. Mercury outboards, uses serial number and horsepower.
Mercury Marine uses both the serial number, and the horsepower rating, to determine the year model of their outboards.
In addition to the serial number, which is listed here, the horsepower of the engine is needed, to determine the year model of Mercury outboards.
The "OC" model 75 hp Mercury outboards were manufactured in 1990.
In order to answer this question, the horsepower rating of the motor has to be known. Mercury outboards use the serial number, and horsepower, to determine year model.
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The older model mercury outboards, with maker points, should have a 0.020" gap setting.
The "OC" model 75 hp Mercury outboards were manufactured in 1990.
The serial number and horsepower rating for the engine is compared to the Mercury outboard model year chart.
This question cannot be answered with a serial number alone. Mercury outboards determine year model by comparing the serial number, in a selected horsepower range, to a range of serial numbers, produced within each year of production.
Mercury outboards manufactured with the OG prefix, have the year model listed on the serial number tag. The OG models were produced from the mid to late 1990,s.
The Mercury 35hp outboard with the serial number C201910 was manufactured in 1988. Mercury outboards typically use a coding system that includes the year in the serial number, and the 'C' prefix indicates that it was produced in that specific year. For precise identification, consulting Mercury's official documentation or contacting a dealer can provide additional confirmation.