What year is this engine?

[Goochi]

I need to know the year so I can get the correct tilt tube. The tilt tube http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=108260&stc=1http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=108261&stc=1http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=108262&stc=1has seized on one side. It's made in the USA but the serial number has faded. I've tried WD40, propane and a big hammer. Any constructive ideas?

[Gon Fishun]

Cut it of flush with the mount bracket, then run a hacksaw cut up the inside to collapse it.

[mitc69]

cover look like the old 1990-1995

[davo]

1994 1996 model. I had a 75HP the same decals

[Steeler]

Think you will find the part you are after covers pretty much all Merc / Mar sml HP o/boards

Merc 17-13195

Even with a crappy AUS $ at present i still find purchasing Merc / Mar parts from the US good value.

Purchase some plugs and an impellar while you are at it for future use eh.

[mitc69]

idk didnt notice the 20hp.... wouldnt it cheaper and less hassle to just buy new? but ebay normally a good place for parts :)

tch AU currency owns :) im making big load with it going back and forward at 75-77... but do expect it to get worst with the new bills gov is trying to fly :) otherwise 70 coming soon if that stupid bill pass :)

[iplayz]

Hope this is some help

http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=108270&stc=1

[gazza2006au]

does this model just have a serial number or a model number too? if its just a serial number u can find the round aluminium peice pressed into the block this has your engines serial number than go on boats.net and look up your engine

those cowlings fit many years but i think all those engines are the same as with mariner and i think yamaha CV

as for your tilt tube u can remove it and have the steering pressed out of it

[losferfish]

I had a siezed steering rod in a tilt tube and nothing would get it out. Ended up buying a tin of inox and after a few soaks ended up freeing it.

[Goochi]

Thanks for the replies. Gazza2006 - I did notice the round pieace of aluminium with numbering on it, thanks for the info. I had thought about trying what Gon Fishun suggested as a last resort. This engine is tiller steer so there is no steering rod to deal with. It steers ok but the tilt action is seized. You need to put a lot of force on the bottom of leg, using it as a leaver, to lift or lower the engine.