MerCruiser 5.7 MPI User Manual

Section 6 - Storage
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5. Pull lever on air pump (vertical) to lock pump on the fitting.
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b
d
e
a
c
a - Actuator fitting
b - Green indicators
c - Manual release valve
d - Air pump
e - Lever (locking)
6. Pump air into the system until both green indicators extend and water drains from both
sides of the engine. The port side will begin draining before the starboard side.
7. Immediately remove the blue drain plug from the side of the thermostat housing or the
heat exchanger. This must be removed within 30 seconds to properly vent the cooling
system.
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a
b
c
d
6125
a
b
c
d
Closed Cooled Models
Seawater Cooled Models
a - Blue drain plug location
b - Blue air pump
c - Air manifold
d - Green indicators

MerCruiser 5.7 MPI Specifications

General

Engine Type	V8
Fuel System	Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI)
Horsepower	300 HP
Ignition	Electronic
Cylinders	8
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Alternator	65 amp
Compression Ratio	9.4:1
Fuel Requirement	87 octane (minimum)
Displacement	5.7L (350 cu in)
Max RPM	5000 RPM