Mercury 40 Service Manual

BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING
Page 6B-52 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
3. Lubricate O-ring and mating surfaces with 2-4-C w/Teflon.
4. Install bearing carrier and propeller shaft into housing with the word “TOP” located on
flange toward top of housing.
21044
a
b
95
2-4-C w/Teflon (92-850736A1)
95
a-O-ring
b-TOP
NOTE: Use thick 0.090 in. (2.29mm) washers (12-855941) under fasteners if not previously
installed.
Washer Thickness Fastener Torque
0.090 in. (2.29mm) 22 lb-ft (29.8 Nm)
0.060 in. (1.53mm) 25 lb-ft (33.9 Nm)
a
b
a-Washers
b-Fasteners (If using Bolts - Apply Loctite 271 on Threads)

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