It depends on the year, but for the most part you will find them on the Starboard side of the engine on the transom bracket (where it connects to the boat.)
Yes, remote steering kits were manufactured for the 20hp by Mercury Marine. Availability and part number can be found by serial number of the engine.
the port side clamp bracket or the freeze plug on motor
Mercury outboard serial number 1897280, is a 1966 year model, 50 hp. A listing of serial numbers and model years can be found at the link below. Your unit is listed as a 1977 with these possible models: - E (electric start) - L (long shaft -20") - M (manual rope start)
Looks to be a 1983. I found this looking for a part for my older Merc. It's a cross reference from serial number to year. http://www.marineparts.com/PARTSPAGES/techhelp/TECH15.HTM
I found mine on the upper part of the shaft, on the left side.
I would love to help you with this, but I found the database for Mercury serial numbers at Mariine Engine (dot) com, and their database jumps from 7.5 HP to 50 HP! There is nothing in between! If it is labeled as a forty horse Merc, it is certainly older, as their database goes back to only 1977 - which (ouch!) was 34 years ago. The only thing I can say for sure is "pre-1977".
Typically, the serial number of any aircraft is found on the tail section, but, some aircraft have that number on the fuselage section.
This part No. 304781 is only a cover found on 18-25 HP motors late 60's to about 1978 models. This is not a serial No. of your motor!
Sea horse 4 hp, the 74 states it's a 1974 model. Similar parts reference can be found at boats.net, they list a 4r74r,
This part No. 304781 is only a cover found on 18-25 HP motors late 60's to about 1978 models. This is not a serial No. of your motor!
The serial number to a browning shotgun made in the year 1989 will have the letters PN found some where in the serial number.
the ping serial number is found on the hozzel of the club. The serial number can be verified by contacting ping direct.