Parts and service for Homelite 55 and Bearcat 55 and Bearcat 85 4 stroke outboard motors
Serial number guide for Homelite55 & Bearcat 55
The purpose of this page is to allow you to identify which model, year, and serial number range of your Homelite 55 or Bearcat 55 outboard motor.
We have Service Manuals and Illustrated Parts Lists for all years of Homelite 55 and Bearcat 55.
Your ID Plate is on the port side lower motor pan forward, adjacent to the port transom clamp, see pic below chart.
Check your model and serial number vs the table below to find what year your motor is, and include model and serial number when inquiring about Service Manual and Illustrated Parts List, and parts.
We have Service Manuals and Illustrated Parts Lists for all years of Homelite 55 and Bearcat 55.
Your ID Plate is on the port side lower motor pan forward, adjacent to the port transom clamp, see pic below chart.
Check your model and serial number vs the table below to find what year your motor is, and include model and serial number when inquiring about Service Manual and Illustrated Parts List, and parts.
| YEAR | Serial number | Model Number |
| 1961 | below 1,400,000 | 460A1, 460A2 |
| 1962 | 1,400,000 and up | 460A1, 460A2 |
| 1963 | 1,524,000 and up | 460A1B, 460A2B |
| 1964 | 1,653,260 and up | 460A1B, 460A2B |
| 460A1C, 460A2C | ||
| 1965 | 1,882,564 and up | 460A1D, 460A2D |
| 1965 | 1,885,793 and up | 460A1E, 460A2E |
| 1966 | 2,143,625 and up | 460A1E, 460A2E |
| 1967 | 2,300,000 and up | 460A1E, 460A2E |
| 1968 | 2,301,147 and up | 460A1F, 460A2F |
| 1969 | 2,304,160 and up | 460A1F, 460A2F |
| 1970 | F6811 and up | 460A2F |
| 1971 | F10XXX and up | 460A2F |
| 1972 | some F10XXX | 460A2F |
| 1972 | F20XXX and up | 460A2F |
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