Trying to identify the year of my XRi

[hemi2005]

I'm trying to find out the year of this engine. The boat is a 1996 and the owner told me that the engine was around the same year. All that I can read on the serial # is 245135. I know that there should be an OD or OB or something in front of the numbers. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 213118 This is a 200, 2.5 liter.

[Dave Strong]

Engine cover would say it's a 94.:D

Dave:)

[HStream1]

Serial number says it's a 1988.

http://www.marineengine.com/mfr/mercury_models.gif

[hemi2005]

Thank you for the help. :thumbsup: Not exactly what I wanted to hear, though.

[HStream1]

Thank you for the help. :thumbsup: Not exactly what I wanted to hear, though.

You can verify that year by looking behind the trigger (timing) arm on the rear case half #2 cylinder area. You may need to scuff with some sand paper to help it show. You should see the date stamped in the block.

[hemi2005]

Thank's! I'll give that a look.

[hemi2005]

Thanks HStream1 you were right about the stamped block. 1-25-95 is what it says. I appreciate all of the help. :D :thumbsup:

[HStream1]

Thanks HStream1 you were right about the stamped block. 1-25-95 is what it says. I appreciate all of the help. :D :thumbsup:

Not knowing where you got the serial number from. It's possible you have a power head and mid section that is mis - matched. Glad you have a newer power head than what the serial number reads !!!!

[hemi2005]

I agree whole heartedly!!!! :D :D :thumbsup: