Mercury MerCruiser GM V8 GM V8 454 CID 7.4L and 502 cid 8.2L Marine Engines Service Manual Number 23

IGNITION SYSTEM
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
Spark Plug Wires
CHECKING
1.
2.
Visually inspect spark plug wires for damage, such as being cracked, cut or oil soaked.
Visually inspect spark plug boots for damage.
NOTE: Usecarewhenremovingsparkplugwiresandbootsfromsparkplugs.Twisttheboot
1/2
turn before removing. Firmly grasp and pull on the boot to remove the wire end.
3.
Check spark plug  wires for continuity using  a Multi-Meter, Digital/Volt/Ohm Meter, or
similar. Replace any plug wires that do not show continuity from end to end.
4.
Replace any damaged plug wires.
REPLACING
IMPORTANT: Wire routing must  be kept intact during service and followed  exactly
when wires have been disconnected or when wire replacement is necessary. Failure
to route wires properly can lead to radio frequency interference, cross firing of  the
plugs, and/or shorting of leads to ground.
IMPORTANT: Use only spark plug wires recommended for Marine application.
NOTE: When replacing spark plug wires, it is good practice  to replace one wire at a time
to reduce the risk of error.
1.
2.
Disconnect individual spark plug wires.
Install spark plug wires in proper order. Observe the following:
IMPORTANT: When replacing plug wires, route the wires correctly through the proper
supports.  Correct positioning  of  spark plug  wires  and supports  is  important to
prevent cross-firing.
a.   Position wires in spark plug wire supports and retainers, as provided.
b.   Attach plug wires to appropriate spark plug and terminal on distributor cap. Eachend
should fit securely.
3
1
6
2
8
7
5
3
5
7
4
6
4
a
8
2
1
Engine Rotation And Firing Order
a  - Front
IMPORTANT: Before  installing coil wire  (high tension lead)  to coil, apply  approxi-
mately 1/2 oz. of Silicone  Dielectric Compound, an electrical insulating compound
(Quicksilver 92-802882A1), around top of coil high tension lead tower. Do not apply
to inside of tower hole.
c.   Apply Silicone Dielectric Compound. Attach coil wire  (high tension lead) to center
terminal on distributor cap.
Index
Page 4B-6
90-861326--1   MARCH 1999
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