TO: SERVICE MANAGER TECHNICIANS

service bulletin No. 97-6

PARTS MANAGER

Revised November 1999

MerCruiser GM Engine Identification

Models
All MerCruiser GM models 1974 and later.

GM Engine Codes
The model of MerCruiser engine can be determined by looking at the last letters of the engine code
that is stamped in all complete long blocks by GM at the time of assembly.
If the engine serial number, and/or model decals are missing, the engine code will help to determine
the engine model. Refer to drawings for engine code location.
Information you need from the engine code, example V01177MH.
7=GM’s model year. In this case 1997, but it could also be 1987 or 1977.
MH=type of engine. A 350 cid V8, MerCruiser models 5.7L, 350 Mag MPI, Black Scorpion Ski, etc.

a
b c

74520 73176
a - 4 and 6 Cylinder Engines (Next to Distributor).
b - V6 and V8 305, 350 cid, V8 Gen V and VI 454, 502 cid and V8 L29 454 cid.
c - V8 Mark IV 454,502.

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GM Diameter
Model Code Comments in. (mm)
GM 4 Cylinder 153 cid with Flat Lifters.
Sterndrive Models (LH rotation).
120 NB 1974-1986. 12-3/4 (324)
2.5L NB 1987-1989. 12-3/4 (324)
GM 4 Cylinder 181 cid with Flat Lifters.
Sterndrive Models (LH rotation).
140 RA 1974-1986, 3.0L cyl. head. 12-3/4 (324)
3.0L RS 1987, 3.0L cyl. head. 12-3/4 (324)
3.0L RA 1987-1989, 3.0L cyl. head. 12-3/4 (324)
3.0L RF 1989, 3.0L cyl head. 12-3/4 (324)
3.0L RM 1990-1991, 2.5L cyl. head, start of 1 piece rear seal. 12-3/4 (324)
3.0L RJ 1992-1994, 2.5L cyl. head. 12-3/4 (324)
3.0L RX 1998, 3.0L cyl. head, stamped rocker arm cover. 12-3/4 (324)
3.0L RP 1999-UP, start 14 in. flywheel, staggered starter mount 14 (356)
3.0LX RN 1990-1991, 3.0L cyl. head, start of 1 piece rear seal. 12-3/4 (324)
3.0LX RK 1992-1997, 3.0L cyl. head. 12-3/4 (324)
GM 6 Cylinder 250 cid with Flat Lifters.
Sterndrive Model (LH rotation).
165 SD 1974-1980. 12-3/4 (324)
GM V6 229 cid with Flat Lifters.
Sterndrive models (LH rotation).
185 JK 1983-1984. 12-3/4 (324)
GM V6 262 cid with Flat or Roller Lifters.
Sterndrive Models (mechanical fuel pump, LH rotation).
185 4KD 1985. 12-3/4 (324)
185 5KW 1985, start of 14 in. flywheel. 14 (356)
185 KW 1986, 6KW start of 1 piece rear seal. 14 (356)
175 KP 1987, start of roller lifter. 14 (356)
205 4KJ 1985. 12-3/4 (324)
205 5KR 1985, start of 14 in. flywheel 14 (356)
205 KR 1986, 6KR start of 1 piece rear seal. 14 (356)
205 KR 1987, 7KR start of roller lifter. 14 (356)
4.3L KP 1988-1992. 14 (356)
4.3LX KR 1988-1992. 14 (356)
4.3L XXG 1985-1992, special service long block for engines with mechanical fuel
pump. No intake, flywheel or balancer on long block. Can be used on
2 or 4 bbl engines.
GM V6 262 cid Gen II with Roller Lifters.
Sterndrive Models (LH rotation).
4.3L KP 1992-1993, 2KP start of electric fuel pump. 14 (356)
4.3L LJ 1993-1996, 3LJ start of balance shaft models. 14 (356)
4.3L LJ 1996, 5LJ start of plastic front cover. 14 (356)
4.3LX KR 1992-1993, 2KR start of electric fuel pump. 14 (356)
4.3LX LK 1993-1996, 3LJ start of balance shaft models. 14 (356)
4.3LX LK 1996, 5LK start of plastic front cover. 14 (356)

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GM Diameter
Model Code Comments in. (mm)
GM V6 262 cid Gen+ with Roller Lifters.
Sterndrive Models (LH rotation).
4.3L LJ 1998-UP, 9LJ start of metric fasteners, 14 (356)
0LJ start of roller rockers.
4.3LH LK 1998-UP, 9LK start of metric fasteners, 14 (356)
0LK start of roller rockers.
4.3L X LJ 1996-1997, 6LJ start of Gen+. 14 (356)
4.3LXH LK 1996-1997, 6LK start of Gen+. 14 (356)
262 Mag. EFI LK 1996-1997, 6LJ start of Gen+. 14 (356)
4.3L EFI LK 1998-UP, 9LK start of metric fasteners. 14 (356)
GM V8 305 cid with Flat Lifters.
Sterndrive Models (LH rotation.)
898 MN 1977-1980, 1982-1984. 12-3/4 (324)
898 MX 1981. 12-3/4 (324)
228 MJ 1977-1980, 1982-1984. 12-3/4 (324)
228 MY 1981. 12-3/4 (324)
200 MN 1985. 12-3/4 (324)
200 MY 1985, start of 14 in. flywheel 14 (356)
200 PY 1986, start of full circle rear seal. 14 (356)
200 PC 1987, start of new cylinder heads. 14 (356)
230 MJ 1985. 12-3/4 (324)
230 MZ 1985, start of 14 in. flywheel 14 (356)
230 PZ 1986, start of full circle rear seal. 14 (356)
230 PD 1987, start of new cylinder heads. 14 (356)
5.0L PC 1988-1990. 14 (356)
5.0L ZC 1990-1995. 14 (356)
5.0LX PD 1988-1990. 14 (356)
5.0LX ZD 1990-1995. 14 (356)
Inboard Models (rotations shown).
198 MR (MS) 1977, LH (RH). 14 (356)
228 MA (MB) 1977-1980, LH (RH). 14 (356)
230 MA (MB) 1981-1985, LH (RH). 14 (356)
230 PA (PB) 1986, LH (RH), start of full circle rear seal. 14 (356)
230 PF (PH) 1987, LH (RH), start of new cylinder heads. 14 (356)
5.0L PF (PH) 1988, LH (RH). 14 (356)
GM V8 305 cid Gen+ with Roller Lifters.
Sterndrive Models (MerCruiser intake manifold, LH rotation).
5.0L ZA 1998-UP, 2 bbl carb, 0ZA start of Toluca production. 14 (356)
5.0L EFI ZA 1998-UP, 0ZA start of Toluca production. 14 (356)

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GM Diameter
Model Code Comments in. (mm)
GM V8 350 cid with Flat Lifters.
Sterndrive Models (LH rotation.)
255 WH 1974-1976. 12-3/4 (324)
250 WT 1977. 12-3/4 (324)
260 WT 1978-1980, 1982-1985. 12-3/4 (324)
260 WS 1981. 12-3/4 (324)
260 WB 1985, start of 14 in. flywheel 14 (356)
260 AB 1986, start of full circle rear seal. 14 (356)
260 7AB 1987, start of new cylinder heads. 14 (356)
350 Magnum AB 1986, start of full circle rear seal. 14 (356)
350 Magnum AS 1987-1990, start of new cylinder heads, GM hi-rise. 14 (356)
350 Magnum MS 1990-1991, GM hi-rise. 14 (356)
5.7L AB 1988-1990. 14 (356)
5.7L MB 1990-1995. 14 (356)
5.7L MJ 1996-1997, 2 bbl intake. 14 (356)
5.7L Bravo AS 1989-1990, start of new cylinder heads, GM hi-rise. 14 (356)
5.7L Bravo MS 1990-1991, GM hi-rise. 14 (356)
Ski Models (rotations shown).
5.7L WB (WR) 1985, LH (RH). 14 (356)
5.7L AB (AR) 1986, LH (RH), start of full circle rear seal. 14 (356)
5.7L AB (AR) 1987-1990, LH (RH), 7AB (AR) start of new cylinder 14 (356)
heads.
5.7L MB (MR) 1990-1993, LH (RH). 14 (356)
5.7L MB (NR) 1993-1995, LH (RH). 14 (356)
5.7L MJ 1996-1997, LH, start of 2 bbl intake. 14 (356)
Inboard Models (rotations shown).
255 WH (WJ) 1975, LH (RH). 14 (356)
255 WN (WR) 1976-1980, LH (RH). 14 (356)
260 WN (WR) 1981-1985, LH (RH). 14 (356)
260 AN (AR) 1986, LH (RH), start of full circle rear seal. 14 (356)
260 AN (AR) 1987, LH (RH), 7AN (AR) start of new cylinder heads. 14 (356)
5.7L AN (AR) 1988-1990, LH (RH). 14 (356)
5.7L MN (MR) 1991-1993, LH (RH). 14 (356)
5.7L NN (NR) 1993-1995, LH (RH). 14 (356)
Hi-Performance Sterndrive Models (GM hi-rise, 4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
280 WK 1975-1976. 12-3/4 (324)
300 Tempest WK 1984-1985. 12-3/4 (324)
300 Tempest AK 1986, start of 14 in. flywheel, full circle rear seal. 14 (356)
HP320 EFI AK 1987-1989, Mercury Marine multi-port EFI. 14 (356)

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GM Diameter
Model Code Comments in. (mm)
GM V8 350 cid with Roller Lifters.
Sterndrive, Ski and Inboard Models (LH rotation).
5.7L CD 1991-1993, GM hi-rise, Bravo only. 14 (356)
5.7L MD 1993-1995, GM hi-rise, Bravo only. 14 (356)
5.7L 7MJ 1997, GM 2 bbl, sterndrive and ski. 14 (356)
5.7LX MD 1996-1997, GM hi-rise. 14 (356)
350 Magnum CD 1991-1993, GM hi-rise, sterndrive and ski. 14 (356)
350 Magnum MD 1993-1997, GM hi-rise, sterndrive and ski. 14 (356)
350 Mag MPI MH 1995, multi-port, Bravo. 14 (356)
350 Mag MPI MH 1995-1996, multi-port, ski. 14 (356)
5.7L MM 1996-1997, GM hi-rise, inboard. 14 (356)
GM V8 350 cid Gen+ with Roller Lifters.
Sterndrive, Ski and Inboard Models (MerCruiser intake manifold, LH rotation).
5.7L MH 1998-UP, sterndrive and ski, 2 bbl carb, 0MH start of To- 14 (356)
luca production.
5.7L MK 1998-UP, inboard, 2 bbl carb, 0MK start of Toluca pro- 14 (356)
duction.
5.7L EFI MH 1998-UP, sterndrive, (TBI), 0MH start of Toluca production. 14 (356)
5.7L EFI MK 1997, inboard, (TBI). 14 (356)
5.7LX EFI MH 1996-1997, 6MH start of Gen+, Bravo, (TBI). 14 (356)
350 Mag EFI MH 1996-1997, 6MH start of Gen+, Alpha and ski, (TBI). 14 (356)
350 Mag MPI MH 1996-1997, 6MH start of Gen+, Bravo, multi-port. 14 (356)
350 Mag MPI MH 1998-UP, sterndrive and ski, multi-port, 0MH start of Toluca 14 (356)
production.
350 Mag MPI MK 1998-UP, inboard, multi-port, 0MK start of Toluca pro-
duction.
Black Scorpion MH 1996-UP, 6MH start of Gen+, ski, multi-port, 0MH start of 14 (356)
Toluca production.
Scorpion 377 MH 1997, ski, multi-port, built by Mercury Hi-Performance 14 (356)
GM V8 454 cid Mark IV with Flat Lifters.
Sterndrive Models (LH rotation).
330 TR/TRS XS 1977-1981, Mercury transmission. 14 (356)
330 (B-W) XY 1982-1987, TR/TRS, Borg-Warner trans. 14 (356)
454 Magnum XS 1986-1988, Alpha. 14 (356)
7.4L Magnum XS 1988, Alpha. 14 (356)
454 Magnum XA 1988-1992, GM hi-rise, Bravo. 14 (356)
7.4L XW 1988-1992, start of 4 bolt main, Bravo. 14 (356)
Inboard Models (rotations shown).
330 XN (XR) LH (RH), 454 cid, 1977-1979. 14 (356)
330 XY (XZ) LH (RH), 454 cid, 1980. 14 (356)
340 XY (XZ) LH (RH), 454 cid, 1981-1984, 1985-1987. 14 (356)
340 XYY(XZZ) LH (RH), 454 cid, 1985. 14 (356)
350 XB (XC) LH (RH), 454 cid, 1974-1976. 14 (356)

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GM Diameter
Model Code Comments in. (mm)
GM V8 454 cid Mark IV with Flat Lifters Contd.
Inboard Models (rotations shown) contd.
7.4L XY (XZ) LH (RH), 454 cid, 1988-1992. 14 (356)
T05209XY (T05209XZ), start of 4 bolt mains.
7.4L XR RH, 454 cid, 1992. 14 (356)
Hi-Performance Sterndrive Models (GM hi-rise, 4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
400 Series XF 1978. 14 (356)
370 XF 1979-1986. 14 (356)
370 HF 1986-1987, start of new lifter, camshaft, oil pump. 14 (356)
400 Cyclone XF 1980-1986. 14 (356)
HP420 HF 1987. 14 (356)
HP420 XF 1987-1989. 14 (356)
HP425 XF 1990-1993. 14 (356)
440 Cyclone XF 1983-1986. 14 (356)
475 Turbo XF 1981-1985, turbo charged. 14 (356)
HP525 SC XF 1991-1993, supercharged. 14 (356)
GM V8 454 cid Gen V with Flat Lifters.
Sterndrive, Ski and Inboard Models (4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
7.4L XW 1992-1996, 1XW start of Gen V, Bravo. 14 (356)
7.4LX MPI UC 1996, Bravo, multi-port. 14 (356)
7.4L XY 1992, 2XY start of Gen V, inboard. 14 (356)
7.4L MPI UD 1995-1996, inboard, multi-port. 14 (356)
7.4L PT Bravo 3 UW 1993, cast pistons, GM hi-rise. 14 (356)
7.4L PT Bravo 3 UB 1993-1994, forged pistons, GM hi-rise. 14 (356)
7.4L PT Bravo 3 XX 1994-1996, new design cast pistons, GM hi-rise. 14 (356)
454 Magnum XA 1992-1996, 2XA start of Gen V. 14 (356)
454 Magnum XAA 1995. 14 (356)
454 Magnum MPI UA 1994-1996, Bravo and ski multi-port. 14 (356)
Hi-Performance Sterndrive Models with (GM hi-rise, 4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
HP425 UA 1993. 14 (356)
HP450 UA 1995. 14 (356)
HP525 SC UA 1993-1996, supercharged. 14 (356)
GM V8 454 cid Gen VI with Roller Lifters.
Sterndrive, Ski and Inboard Models (4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
7.4L (carb) XW 1996-1997, 6WX start of Gen VI, Bravo. 14 (356)
7.4LX EFI UJ 1996-1997, 6UJ start of Gen VI, Bravo, (TBI). 14 (356)
7.4LX MPI UC 1996-1997, 6UC start of Gen VI, Bravo, multi-port. 14 (356)
7.4L (carb) XY 1996-1997, 6XY start of Gen VI, inboard. 14 (356)
7.4L EFI UK 1996-1997, 6UK start of Gen VI, inboard, (TBI). 14 (356)
7.4L MPI UD 1996-1997, 6UD start of Gen VI, inboard, multi-port. 14 (356)
454 Mag (carb) XA 1996-1997, 6XA start of Gen VI, GM hi-rise. 14 (356)
454 Mag MPI UA 1996-UP, 6UA start of Gen VI, Bravo and ski, multi-port. 14 (356)
454 Mag MPI UF 1998-UP, Gen VI, Horizon inboard, multi-port. 14 (356)

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GM Diameter
Model Code Comments in. (mm)
GM V8 454 cid Gen VI with Roller Lifters Contd.
Hi-Performance Sterndrive Models (GM hi-rise, 4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
HP525 SC (carb) UA 1996-1999, 6UA start of Gen VI, supercharged. 14 (356)
GM V8 454 cid L29 with Roller Lifters.
Sterndrive and Inboard Models (GM multi-port, 4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
7.4L MPI XW 1998-UP, 8WX start of L29, Bravo. 14 (356)
7.4L MPI XY 1998-UP, 8XY start of L29, inboard. 14 (356)
GM V8 482 cid Mark IV with Flat lifters.
Hi-Performance Sterndrive Models (GM hi-rise, 4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
460 Cyclone XF 1983-1986. 14 (356)
GM V8 502 cid Mark IV with Flat lifters.
Sterndrive and Inboard Models (GM hi-rise, 4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
502 Magnum FJ 1990-1992, Mark IV, Bravo. 14 (356)
502 Magnum FH 1992, Mark IV, inboards converted to MCM this year 14 (356)
only.
8.2L FH 1990-1992, inboard. 14 (356)
Hi-Performance Sterndrive Models, (4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
HP465 FJ 1990-1992. 14 (356)
HP600 SC FJ 1991-1992, supercharged. 14 (356)
GM V8 502 cid Gen V with Flat Lifters.
Sterndrive and Inboard Models (4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
502 Magnum FJ 1992-1993, 2FJ start of Gen V, GM hi-rise, Bravo. 14 (356)
502 Mag MPI FJ 1993, multi-port, Bravo. 14 (356)
502 Mag MPI HJ 1993-1996, multi-port, Bravo. 14 (356)
8.2L FH 1990-1996, 3FH start of Gen VI, GM hi-rise, Inboard. 14 (356)
8.2L MPI HH 1996. multi-port, inboard. 14 (356)
Hi-Performance Sterndrive Models (4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
HP465 FJ 1992-1994, 2FJ start of Gen V. 14 (356)
HP500 HJ 1994-1996, 14 (356)
HP600 SC FJ 1992-1993, 2FJ start of Gen V, supercharged. 14 (356)
HP600 SC HJ 1993-1996, supercharged. 14 (356)
GM V8 502 cid Gen VI with Roller Lifters.
Sterndrive and Inboard Models (multi-port, 4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
502 Mag MPI HJ 1996-UP, 6HJ start of Gen VI, Bravo. 14 (356)
8.2L MPI HH 1996-UP, 6HH start of Gen VI, inboard. 14 (356)
Hi-Performance Sterndrive Models (4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
HP500 HJ 1996-UP, 6HJ start of Gen VI, GM hi-rise. 14 (356)
HP500 EFI HJ 1999-UP, multi-port. 14 (356)
HP600 SC HJ 1996-UP, 6HJ start of Gen VI, supercharged. 14 (356)
GM V8 540 cid with Flat Lifters.
Hi-Performance Sterndrive Models (tall deck block,4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
HP500 None 1990-UP, “bull dog” engine. 14 (356)
HP575 None 1986-1992. 14 (356)

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GM Diameter
Model Code Comments in. (mm)
GM V8 540 cid with Flat Lifters Contd.
Hi-Performance Sterndrive Models (tall deck block,4 bolt mains, LH rotation) contd.
HP900 SC None 1998-UP, supercharged. 14 (356)
GM V8 572 cid with FLat Lifters.
Hi-Performance Sterndrive Models (tall deck block,4 bolt mains, LH rotation).
HP800 SC None 1991-1999 supercharged. 14 (356)

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