Mercury 6 SERIES

CYLINDER BLOCK AND CRANKCASE
90-857138R1 MAY 2000 Page 4B–3
THERMOSTAT
Valve Opening Temperature
Full Open Temperature
Valve Lift (Minimum)
122°F - 129°F (50°C - 54°C)
145°F - 153°F (63°C - 67°C)
0.12 in. (3 mm)
LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
Pump Type
Engine Oil Pressure* (Warm Engine):
@ 1300 rpm
@ 5000 rpm
Engine Oil Pan Capacity
Oil Pump Clearance:
Inner Rotor to Outer Rotor “A”
Outer Rotor to Body “B”
Rotor to Body (Side) “C”
Height of Outer Rotor “D”
Relief Valve Operating Pressure*
A
B
C
D
Trochoid
4.0 psi (0.03 MPa) Minimum
21.0 psi (0.15 MPa) Minimum
0.95 pt (450 ml)
0.006 in. (0.15 mm) or Less
0.005 - 0.008 in. (0.12 - 0.20 mm)
0.0008 - 0.0028 in. (0.02 - 0.07 mm)
0.236 in. (5.99 mm)
31 - 40 psi (2.2 - 2.8 kg/cm
2
)
216 - 275 kPa
* Oil pressure specifications listed were obtained with oil at 165°F (75°C)