Mercury MerCruiser 3.0 MPI User Manual

SECTION - 6 DRIVE SYSTEM AND ENGINE INSTALLATION
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Engine Installation
Transom Preparation for the Alpha Drive
IMPORTANT: Exhaust pipe and gimbal housing mating surfaces must be clean and free of nicks
and scratches and O‑ring must be properly seated in groove or water and exhaust may leak into
boat.
1. Ensure the exhaust pipe and gimbal housing mating surfaces are clean and free of nicks and
scratches.
2. Ensure the O‑ring is properly seated in the groove.
a
b
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a - Gimbal housing mating surface b - O‑ring
3. Loosen hose clamps, remove exhaust pipe and exhaust bellows from engine.
a
c
b
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3.0 TKS model
a - Exhaust pipe
b - Bellows
c - Clamps

Mercury MerCruiser 3.0 MPI Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	MerCruiser 3.0 MPI
Category	Engine
Language	English