Mercury Engine Number/ Year ?

[Germansaleen]

from what year will be my 2,4 200 carbed #884-9765, is there somewhere a list or a decoder.
thanks for ya help
michael

[NorwegianBoater]

Cant seem to find an exact match, but after a bit of researching I think it is a 1988. Theres is no numbers on the engine block?

[Germansaleen]

maybe i am little blind to find the right one.
where is the engine number on the block ?

thought that this is the right one on the pic
michael

[Techteam]

What makes you think it's a 2.4 200? That picture is of the block part number from memory a very early 2.5 block round 90/91 but I seem to remember only 150hp.