Yamaha outboard serial number missing

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Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The cowling does not have any horsepower numbers on it either. The engine is clean, guy has the title for everything else but he is the second owner of the motor. My first and foremost is that I want to make sure that the motor is not stolen. I don't have any reason to think it is but with the plate missing it makes me wonder. There are no signs of the plate being pryed off of the motor either. I also want to see exactly what motor it is. Another plate says that it is a max power rating of 50KW.

Visit site. Sounds like a stolen outboard. On that white bar will be some numbers.

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Yamaha outboard serial number missing

Over the years, manufacturers have changed where this information is located on an outboard. I'll try to be as complete as possible below, while keeping this reasonably simple. On older Mercury outboards, going back into the 50's and possibly even earlier, the serial number would generally be viewed at the leading edge of the swivel bracket, as seen in the image below.

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From what I have found, there are no easy to access serial numbers other than the sticker. That sounds very oily to me, but I guess that's why their general sale new was outlawed. I'd always thought those weird top-heavy-looking outboards were that shape for some modern reason that didn't apply to oldies Contact us. Log in. That is if you are buying a boat that saves money on engines buying Yams NOS. Members Current visitors. Dunk, you are spot on about Yamaha. Although it has a 8hp hood, I'm wondering if it may be a 6hp and anyway I'll need a serial number when I come to ordering parts. There was no evidence of a plate ever having been attached to the transom bracket either. I also want to see exactly what motor it is. VicS Well-known member. I am hoping a yamaha dealer can run what I have read is the alternate identification number on the engine block. Outboard serial number cannot be found. Previous template Next.

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Goldie Well-known member. Thanks Andy, I had reached the two-stroke conclusion. The one is a Yamaha 15hp and Yamaha A I'm told a 2hp motor. Mikedefieslife Member. Scorpion 6. The serial number should be on a plate on the transom clamp bracket. Log in. Ah, that is the admirable quality of patience, which I must cultivate. Certainly looks in great shape. No BHP rating is on the motor. Does anyone know any way to tell the difference between the 6 and the 8 without the number and if the number is stamped anywhere else on the engine? You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Page of 1. D'you mean underneath the whole powerhead, or was it necessary to remove the fuel tank to find it? If it walks like a duck