SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
STARTING SYSTEM
Pinion Clearance
Pinion clearance must be checked as follows after reassembly of motor to insure proper
adjustment.
1.
Disconnect motor field coil connector from solenoid motor terminal and insulate it care-
fully.
a
72631
a - Motor Field Coil Connector
2.
3.
Connect 12 volt battery positive (+) lead to solenoid switch and negative (–) lead to sole-
noid frame.
Momentarily touch a jumper lead from solenoid motor terminal M to starter motor frame.
This shifts pinion into cranking position where it will remain until battery is disconnected.
b
01447
a
a - Jumper Lead
b - Starter Motor Frame
4.
5.
Push pinion back toward commutator end to eliminate slack.
Measure distance between pinion and pinion retainer.
Index
90-861326--1
MARCH 1999
Page 4A-11
| Categories | Mercury MerCruiser Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 454 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 502 CID |
| Model Year | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Download File |
|
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
Marine readers have rated Mercury MerCruiser GM V8 GM V8 454 CID 7.4L and 502 cid 8.2L Marine Engines Service Manual Number 23 5.0 out of 5.0 based on 1 product reviews. Just need the manual. Wrote review. Can't technically review what I haven't seen yet...