Hayes type Manual ?

[Silversurfer]

I have a Mercury XR2 there’s nothing wrong with it but I would like a manual similar to the Hayes ones you see in Halfords for cars. Could anyone recommend one that is specific to the XR2 or if not one that contains the most information about the XR2 engine the only ones I have found so far are these not sure what to get

http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cgi?prod_id=25200&current_category=mercury%20manual&session_id=058428579&cart_id=802118202

I think my engine is newer than 89 but I may be wrong?

Anyone got a second hand one for sale or even better an electronic scanned one ;)

[Matt]

Why not just get the factory service manual, they're pretty cheap?

[Silversurfer]

Have u got a link? Also any good powerboating coffe table type books?

[roofer]

ive got a clymer official workshop manual for mercury outboards covers 45 to 225 hp from 1972 to 1989 its brand new and yours for £20 plus postage .

[Silversurfer]

If it covers the XR2 - sold! PM your details will send payment and delivery address!

Thanks :D

[roofer]

manuel covers xr2 below serial no 6073192 if thats any help.

[Taz]

Silversurfer when you ever going to get your hands dirty!

[roofer]

ive also got a factory service manual for merc / mariner models 135,150,175 and 200 hp with serial no's og960500 and above £30 plus postage

ive also got a clymer manual that covers mercruiser v6 and v8 engines and sterndrives alpha 1,bravo 1,2 and 3 from 95 to 97 £30 plus postage

[JamesM]

Originally posted by Silversurfer


I think my engine is newer than 89 but I may be wrong?



Post a pic of the power head from the port side and I should be able to tell you if its 80's, early 90's or 95 on.

[JamesM]

This is a 2.4 block. 2.4's were made up to about 89/90 ish. Note the shape of the block within the nice oval I went to the trouble of drawing on it. :)

[JamesM]

This is a 2.5 block. 2.5's were made from 90/91 ish. Again note the shape of the side of the block within the drawn on oval compared to the above 2.4 block. :)

[JamesM]

Again a 2.5 block. Note the arrowed flat squares cast into the block. These arrived on the unpainted high performance blocks in 95. I dont think they were ever on the painted non race motor blocks.

[JamesM]

The 2.0litre XR2 motors are sleeved down 2.4 or 2.5 high performance blocks depending on their age. So the same three identifying factors apply. :)