Mercury MerCruiser 496 CID 8.1L Gasoline Marine Engines Service Manual Number 30

TROUBLESHOOTING
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 30
Troubleshooting with Vacuum Gauge
Reading
Cause
Steady reading between 15-21 inches at
idle rpm
Normal
Vacuum leak; underpowered boat; boat
bottom damaged or incorrectly
manufactured
Extremely low reading, but steady at idle
rpm
Fluctuates between high and low at idle
rpm
Blown head gasket between two adjacent
cylinders
Fluctuates 4 or 5 inches very slowly at idle   Spark plug gap too narrow, valves are
rpm
sticking
Fluctuates rapidly at idle, steadies as rpm
is increased
Valve guides are worn
Continuously fluctuates between low and
normal reading at regular intervals at idle
rpm
Burned or leaking valve
Engine Noise
Important Information
No definite rule or test will positively determine source of engine  noise. Use the following
information as a general guide to engine noise diagnosis.
1.
2.
3.
Noises timed with engine speed are related to crankshaft, rods, pistons, piston pins and
flywheel. Noises timed to 1/2 engine speed are valve train related.
The use of a stethoscope can aid in locating a noise source. However, because noise
will travel to other metal parts not involved in the problem, caution must be exercised.
If you believe noise is confined to one particular cylinder, ground spark plug leads one
at a  time. If  noise  lessens noticeably  or disappears,  it is  isolated to  that particular
cylinder.
4.
5.
Try to isolate the noise to location in engine: front to back, top to bottom. This can help
determine which components are at fault.
Sometimes  noises  can be  caused  by  moving  parts coming  in  contact  with  other
components.  Examples  are: flywheel  or  coupler;  exhaust flappers  rattling  against
exhaust pipe; crankshaft striking (pan, pan baffle, or dipstick tube); rocker arm striking
valve cover; and loose flywheel cover. In many cases if this is found to be the problem,
a complete engine teardown is not necessary.
6.
7.
When noise is isolated to a certain area and component, removal and inspection will be
required.
If noise cannot be distinguished between engine and drive unit, remove drive from boat.
Run a water supply directly to engine. Run engine without the drive to determine if noise
is still there.
INDEX
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