SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
CORROSION PROTECTION - ALL MODELS
4.
Immerse Electrode Tester in the water within 6 in. (150 mm) of aft end of sterndrive unit.
IMPORTANT: There will be different voltage readings depending on the type of Mer-
Cathode System you are testing.
76868
Electrode Mounted on Bottom of Transom Assembly
71895
Electrodes Mounted on Boat Transom
5.
The following readings indicate that the sterndrive unit is adequately protected:
a. MODELS WITH ELECTRODES MOUNTED ON BOAT TRANSOM
Fresh Water Areas -
7.5
- 10.5 millivolts with Quicksilver
VOA Meter
750
- 1050 Millivolts with Digital Meter
Salt, Polluted or Mineral Laden Water Areas:
8.8
- 10.5 millivolts with Quicksilver
VOA Meter
880
- 1050 Millivolts with Digital Meter
b. MODELS WITH ELECTRODE MOUNTED ON BOTTOM OF TRANSOM ASSEMBLY
Fresh Water Areas -
6.2
- 11.8 Millivolts with Quicksilver
VOA Meter
620
- 1180 Millivolts with Digital Meter
Salt, Polluted or Mineral Laden Water Areas:
7.5
- 11.8 Millivolts with Quicksilver
VOA Meter
750
- 1180 Millivolts with Digital Meter
6.
If the reading is not within specified limits, or if reading is within specifications but there
is evidence of corrosion on sterndrive, refer to the following troubleshooting charts to
aid in diagnosis.
INDEX
90-863160
MAY 2000
Page 7A-17
Product Specification
Categories | Mercury MerCruiser Manuals |
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Tags | MerCruiser Sterndrives 90-863160 |
Model Year | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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I could not find any mention of the seawater pump assembly.
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