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
To find the year of a Mercury outboard motor, locate the serial number, which is typically found on the transom bracket or the engine's mounting bracket. Once you have the serial number, you can consult a Mercury Marine serial number chart available on their official website or through authorized dealers. Additionally, you can contact Mercury customer service with the serial number for assistance in determining the year of the 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
The serial number for a Mercury 4-stroke 60 hp outboard motor is typically located on the transom bracket or the mounting bracket. It's often found on a metal plate or sticker that is affixed to the motor. Additionally, you can check the owner's manual for specific details on serial number location, as it may vary slightly between models.
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".
The serial number on a Montgomery Ward Sea King outboard motor is typically located on the transom bracket or the motor's mounting bracket. It may also be found on a metal plate or sticker attached to the engine's powerhead or the leg. If you're having trouble locating it, consult the owner's manual for specific guidance related to your model.
Typically, the serial number of any aircraft is found on the tail section, but, some aircraft have that number on the fuselage section.
To determine the age of a specific Evinrude 115 HP outboard motor, you would need the serial number, which can usually be found on the motor's transom bracket. Evinrude motors typically have their year of manufacture indicated by the first two digits of the serial number. If you provide that serial number, you can look up the exact year of production or consult Evinrude's resources for more information.
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!