SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
5.0l / 305 cid / 5.7l / 350 cid ENGINES
Intake Manifold
Removal
1.
2.
3.
4.
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6.
7.
Drain engine cooling system.
Disconnect hoses from thermostat housing.
Disconnect electrical leads interfering with removal.
Disconnect crankcase ventilation hoses from rocker arm covers.
Disconnect throttle cable.
Disconnect fuel line from carburetor or throttle body.
Remove distributor cap and mark position of rotor on distributor housing. Also mark
position of distributor housing on intake manifold.
8.
Remove distributor.
IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine over after distributor has been removed.
9.
Remove other ignition components.
10.
11.
Remove oil pressure sending unit.
Disconnect any items that interfere with removal of manifold.
IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to pry intake manifold away from cylinder heads
and block, in next step. Use extreme care to prevent damage to sealing surfaces.
12.
13.
Remove intake manifold bolts.
Remove intake manifold and carburetor or throttle body assembly.
NOTE: If intake manifold requires replacement, transfer all remaining parts to new manifold.
Cleaning and Inspection
1.
Clean gasket material from all mating surfaces.
IMPORTANT: When cleaning cylinder head mating surface, do not allow gasket mate-
rial to enter engine crankcase or intake ports.
2.
Inspect manifold for cracks or scratches. Machined surfaces must be clean and free of
all marks and deep scratches or leaks may result.
3.
Inspect intake passages for varnish buildup and other foreign material. Clean as neces-
sary.
Index
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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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