Section 4 - Specifications
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Propeller shaft power
224 kW (300 hp)
261 kW (350 hp)
Displacement
6.2 L (377 cid)
Alternator amperage
Hot 72 A
Cold 65 A
RPM
WOT operating range 5000–5400
Rev limiter 5550
Idle in neutral 625 (not adjustable)
Idle in gear 650 (not adjustable)
Minimum oil pressure
At 2000 RPM 124 kPa (18 psi)
At idle 41 kPa (6 psi)
Thermostat
Standard cooling 60 °C (140 °F)
Closed cooling 77 °C (170 °F)
Firing order
1‑8‑4‑3‑6‑5‑7‑2
Minimum battery rating*
All models 800 CCA, 1000 MCA, 190 Ah
Spark plug type
Factory installed NGK (BPR5EFS‑13)
Spark plug gap
1.3 mm (0.051 in.)
Emission control system
ECT
Emission control technology, heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S), catalyst
EC Electronic engine control
*Battery manufacturers may rate and test their batteries to different standards. MCA, CCA, Ah, and reserve capacity (RC) are
the ratings recognized by Mercury Marine. Manufacturers that use standards different than these, such as equivalent MCA, do
not meet Mercury Marine battery requirements.
Fluid Specifications
Engine
IMPORTANT: Always use the dipstick to determine the exact quantity of oil or fluid required.
All Models
Capacity Fluid Type
6.2L engine oil (with filter) 4.7 L (5 US qt)
Mercury/Quicksilver 25W‑40 Synthetic Blend Engine Oil,
NMMA FC‑W®
6.2L seawater cooling system
(winterization use only)
26.5 L (28 US qt) Propylene glycol and purified water
6.2L closed‑cooling system 17 L (17.9 US qt)
Mercury Extended Life Coolant Antifreeze or extended‑life
ethylene glycol 5/100 antifreeze mixed 50/50 with purified
water
Transmission
Model
Capacity Fluid Type
63A 4.3 L (4.5 US qt)
Dexron III Automatic
Transmission Fluid
63IV 4.4 L (4.6 US qt)