SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
MCM MODELS
CAUTION
When lowering engine into position DO NOT set engine on shift cable. Shift cable
outer casing can be crushed causing difficult or improper shifting.
10.
Set engine down on stringers and relieve hoist tension. Disconnect sling from engine
lifting eyes and switch sling to center lifting eye.
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a- Center Lifting Eye
Drive Shaft Extension Models
ENGINE MOUNT ADJUSTMENT WAS NOT DISTURBED DURING SERVICE
CAUTION
Center lifting eye (located on top of thermostat housing) is used for engine align-
ment only. DO NOT use to lift entire engine.
CAUTION
Engine MUST be lifted with a lifting arm or damage to engine components will occur.
DO NOT allow lifting sling to hook or compress engine components or damage will
occur.
1.
Attach a suitable sling to lifting eyes on engine and adjust so that engine is level when
suspended. (Refer to “Removal” section for location of lifting eyes.)
2.
3.
4.
Lift engine into approximate position in boat using an overhead hoist.
Set engine on stringers.
Grease drive shaft universal joints with Quicksilver U-Joint and Gimbal Bearing Grease.
CAUTION
When attaching shaft in next step, BE SURE that the pilot on drive shaft flanges are
engaged in input shaft and output shaft flanges. Flanges MUST BE flush to each
other prior to tightening screws or screws may come loose during operation.
CAUTION
Failure to align shaft flanges with matching marks made on disassembly may cause
improperly aligned drive unit and extension drive shaft U-joint centerlines resulting
in a severe vibration problem.
Index
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OCTOBER 1999
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercury MerCruiser Manuals |
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Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 305 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 350 CID |
Model Year | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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