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MerCruiser 5.7 MPI User Manual

MerCruiser 5.7 MPI
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Section 5 - Maintenance
Page 66 90-864197072 NOVEMBER 2007
5. Use a 8 mm (5/16 in.) socket and tighten adjusting the stud to adjust the belt deflection.
6. Using one of the 2 methods following, check for correct deflection.
a. Push down with moderate thumb pressure on the longest stretch of belt. Proper
deflection is 13 mm (1/2 in.).
b. Attach the Kent Moore© Belt Tension Gauge to the belt. The gauge has different
ranges for new and used belts.
COLOR GUIDE
for
PATENT
2.83918
NEWTONE
NEWTONE
b
a
14980
a - Kent Moore© Tension Gauge b - Serpentine belt
7. While holding the adjustment stud at the correct belt tension, tighten the 16 mm
(5/8 in.) locking nut.
a
b
6119
a - 8 mm (1/16 in.) adjusting stud
b - 16 mm (5/8 in.) locking nut
8. Operate the engine for a short period of time and recheck the belt adjustment.
Flushing The Power Package
Horizon Models
NOTE: Flushing is needed only for salty, brackish, mineral laden or polluted water
applications. Flushing is recommended after each outing for best results.
1. Close the seacock, if equipped, or remove the water inlet hose and plug the inlet.
2. Attach the quick connect fitting to a water hose.
3. Remove the blue cap from the flush socket on the engine
NOTICE
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will
overheat and suffer damage. Provide a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during
operation.

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MerCruiser 5.7 MPI Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine TypeV8
Fuel SystemMulti-Port Fuel Injection (MPI)
Horsepower300 HP
IgnitionElectronic
Cylinders8
Fuel TypeGasoline
Alternator65 amp
Compression Ratio9.4:1
Fuel Requirement87 octane (minimum)
Displacement5.7L (350 cu in)
Max RPM5000 RPM

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