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Mercury Mercruiser 4.3L MPI Alpha and Bravo marine engine service manual

Models covered in this manual:

Mercury MerCruiser 4.3L MPI

  • Alpha marine engine
  • Bravo marine engine

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Language: English
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Table of Contents

Important Information General Information

  • Introduction
  • How to Use This Manual
  • Page Numbering
  • Engine Serial Number Locations
  • Mercury/Quicksilver Lubricants, Sealants, and Adhesives

Maintenance

  • Torque Specifications
  • Special Tools
  • Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives
  • Engine and Tune-Up Specifications
  • Fluid Specifications
  • Maintenance Schedules
  • Routine Maintenance
  • Scheduled Maintenance
  • Crankcase Oil
  • Sterndrive Unit Oil
  • Power Trim Pump Fluid
  • Power Steering Pump Fluid
  • Water Inlets
  • Closed Cooling System
  • Anodes
  • Propeller Shaft
  • Power Package Surfaces
  • Painting Your Power Package
  • Battery
  • Instruments
  • Gimbal Ring / Steering Connection
  • Changing Water Separating Fuel Filter
  • Steering System
  • Remote Control
  • Sterndrive Components
  • Lubrication
  • Throttle Cable
  • Shift Cable
  • Continuity Circuit
  • MerCathode
  • Engine Mounts
  • Electrical System
  • Cleaning Flame Arrestor
  • Serpentine Drive Belt
  • Exhaust System
  • Seawater Pump
  • Cold Weather and Extended Storage
  • Draining Instructions

Troubleshooting

  • Used Spark Plug Analysis
  • Poor Boat Performance And/Or Poor Maneuverability
  • Improper Full Throttle Engine RPM
  • Engine Cranks Over But Will Not Start Or Starts Hard
  • Engine Will Not Crank Over
  • Charging System Inoperative
  • Noisy Alternator
  • Instrumentation Malfunction
  • Radio Noise
  • Poor Fuel Economy
  • Engine Runs Poorly at Idle
  • Engine Runs Poorly At High RPM
  • Engine Acceleration Is Poor
  • Troubleshooting with Vacuum Gauge
  • Engine Noise
  • Oil Pressure
  • Excessive Oil Consumption
  • Water In The Engine
  • Engine Overheats (Mechanical)
  • Power Steering
  • Drain System Will Not Drain Or Drains Slowly

Removal and Installation MCM Models

  • Torque Specifications
  • Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives
  • Special Tools
  • Removal
  • Engine Installation
  • Electrical Connections
  • Fluid Connections
  • Shift Cable Installation
  • Throttle Cable Installation and Adjustment
  • Battery Connection
  • Engine Cover Installation

Engine Mechanical 4.3 liter (262 cid)

  • Identification
  • General Specifications
  • Torque Specifications
  • Special Tools
  • Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives
  • Precautions
  • General Information
  • Repair Procedures
  • Exploded Views
  • Valve Cover
  • Rocker Arm / Valve Pushrod
  • Valve Stem Oil Seal / Valve Spring - Cylinder Head Installed
  • Intake Manifold Assembly
  • Hydraulic Valve Lifters
  • Camshaft and Camshaft Bearings
  • Cylinder Head
  • Oil Pan
  • Oil Pump
  • Crankshaft Balancer
  • Front Cover Oil Seal
  • Front Cover
  • Connecting Rod, Bearings and Piston Assembly
  • Crankshaft, Main Bearings and Engine Block
  • Timing Chain and Sprockets
  • Flywheel Housing
  • Flywheel
  • Rear Oil Seal
  • Rear Oil Seal Retainer
  • Oil Filter By-Pass Valve and Block Adapter

Electrical System Starting System

  • Identification
  • Replacement Parts Warning
  • Precautions
  • Typical Starting System Components
  • Positive Current Flow
  • Battery
  • Delco PG260F1 Starter
  • Testing
  • Removal
  • Solenoid Switch
  • Inspection
  • Installation

Ignition System

  • Specifications
  • Spark Plugs
  • Distributor
  • Coil
  • Firing Order
  • Torque Specifications
  • Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives
  • Removal
  • Inspection
  • Replacing
  • Spark Plug Wires
  • Ignition Coil
  • Distributor

Charging System

  • Delco Alternator
  • Identification
  • Replacement Parts Warning
  • Specifications
  • Torque Specifications
  • Special Tools
  • Precautions
  • Charging System Components
  • Periodic Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting Tests (Alternator on Engine)
  • Removal
  • Installation
  • Battery Isolator Diagram

Wiring Diagrams

  • Instrumentation
  • Power Trim System
  • MerCathode System Wiring Diagram
  • Wiring Diagrams

Fuel System Fuel Delivery System

  • Specifications
  • Torque Specifications
  • Special Tools
  • Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives
  • Replacement Parts Warning
  • Abbreviations
  • Precautions
  • Fuel Supply Connections
  • Fuel Delivery System
  • Fuel Rail and Injectors
  • Throttle Body
  • Cool Fuel System
  • Fuel System Flow Diagrams
  • Sensor Locations
  • Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure
  • Flame Arrestor
  • Throttle Body
  • Electronic Control Module (ECM)
  • Water Separating Fuel Filter
  • Cool Fuel System
  • Intake Manifold
  • Sensors
    • Manifold Air Pressure / Temperature (MAPT) Sensor
    • Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
    • Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
    • Knock Sensor
    • Oil Pressure Sensor
    • Oil Pressure Switch
    • Fuel Pump Relay
    • Main Power Relay

Cooling System All Models

  • Torque Specifications
  • Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives
  • Seawater Inlet Recommendations
  • Seawater Pump
  • Water Circulating Pump
  • Water Distribution Housing

Seawater Cooled Models

  • Torque Specifications
  • Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives
  • Specifications
  • Seawater Cooling System Capacity
  • Thermostat
  • Flushing Seawater Cooling System
  • Water Flow Diagrams
  • Seawater Cooled Models With An Engine Mounted Seawater Pump
  • Seawater Cooled Models Without An Engine Mounted Seawater Pump

Closed Cooled Models

  • Torque Specifications
  • Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives
  • Specifications
  • Closed Cooling System Capacity
  • Coolant Specification
  • Thermostat
  • Pressure Cap Rating
  • Description
  • Coolant Recommendations
  • Maintaining Coolant Level
  • Pressure Cap Maintenance
  • Testing Closed Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Heat Exchanger
  • Heat Exchanger Bracket Hardware
  • Heat Exchanger Hose Connections
  • Closed Cooling System Water Flow Diagram

Exhaust System Manifolds, Elbows and Risers

  • Torque Specifications
  • Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives
  • Exploded View
  • Removal
  • Cleaning and Inspection
  • Manifold Leak Test
  • Installation

Power Steering Power Steering Pump

  • Torque Specifications
  • Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives
  • Special Tools
  • Precautions
  • Exploded View
  • Pulley Replacement
  • Power Steering Pump
  • High Pressure Hose (Pump-To-Control Valve)
  • Low Pressure Hose (Pump-To-Fluid Cooler)
  • Low Pressure Hose (Control Valve-To-Fluid Cooler)

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