# is 0a994950 plz help thanx? also the eng runs great out of water but as soon as u put it in the water and try and go it dies out no power with a load on it whats wrong with it?
In order to determine the production year you need to take the Model and SN to a factory authorized Mercury service center who can run the numbers and determine the production date.
As to the lack of power and stalling I suspect crud in the Carb and fuel system - very common with seasonal engines.
