Mercury 40 Service Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
Page 1A-6 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
THERMOSTAT
Valve Opening Temperature
Full Open Temperature
Valve Lift
136° F - 143° F (58° C - 62° C)
158° F (70° C)
0.12 in. (3 mm)
LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
Pump Type
Engine Oil Pressure
Engine Oil Pan Capacity
Oil Pump:
Outer Rotor to Housing “a”
Inner Rotor to Outer Rotor “b”
Rotor to Housing “c”
a
b
c
Trochoid
30-40 psi at 3000 rpm (Warm Engine)
Either 3 Qts. or 3 Liters
0.001 - 0.006 in. (0.03 - 0.15 mm)
0.005 in. (0.12 mm)
0.001 - 0.003 in. (0.03 - 0.08 mm)
MID-SECTION
Transom Height:
Long Shaft
Steering Pivot Range
Tilt Pin Positions
Full Tilt Up Angle
Allowable Transom Thickness
20 in. (51 cm)
90°
5 + Shallow Water
70°
2-3/8 in. (60.3 mm)
1995/1996
GEAR HOUSING
(2.00:1)
45/50 1995/1996 models
Gear Ratio
Gearcase Capacity
Lubricant Type
Forward Gear
Number of Teeth
Pinion Gear
Number of Teeth
Pinion Height
Forward Gear Backlash
Water Pressure
@ Idle
@ WOT
2.00:1
14.9 fl oz (440 mL)
Quicksilver Gear Lube-Premium Blend
26 Spiral/Bevel
13 Spiral/Bevel
0.025 in. (0.64 mm)
No Adjustment
2-4 psi (14-28 kPa) @ 750 rpm
12-17 psi (83-117 kPa) @ 6000 rpm

Mercury 40 Specifications

General

Horsepower	40 hp
Starting System	Electric
Steering	Remote
Fuel Induction System	EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Shaft Length	20"
Full Throttle RPM Range	6000