Mercury MerCruiser 262 CID (4.3L) Inboard Engine Service Manual
Complete service documentation for Mercury MerCruiser 4.3L (262 CID) engines. Includes procedures for disassembly, inspection, assembly, and adjustment. Part Number 90-861328-1.
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Mercury Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Mercury MerCruiser 262 CID (4.3L) Marine Engines, MCM (Sterndrive) Models
Sub-models / Variants: MCM 4.3L Alpha, MCM 4.3L Bravo, MCM 4.3LH Alpha, MCM 4.3LH Bravo, MCM 4.3L EFI Alpha, MCM 4.3L EFI Bravo
Build Years: 1999
Serial Numbers: 0L619083 and Below, 0L619084 and Above
Technical Data:
- Engine displacement: 262 CID (4.3 L)
- Configuration: V-6
- Compression ratio: 9.4:1
- Bore: 4.00 in. (101.6 mm)
- Stroke: 3.48 in. (88.4 mm)
- Horsepower range: 190 HP – 210 HP (SAV1 Rating)
- Firing order: 1-6-5-4-3-2
- Electrical system: 12 V Negative (–) Ground
- Idle speed: 600–650 RPM (model dependent)
- Maximum RPM (WOT): 4400–4800 RPM
- Thermostat rating: 160° F (71° C)
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Mercury MerCruiser 262 CID (4.3L) Marine Service Documentation
- Covers 1999 Mercury MerCruiser 262 CID (4.3L) marine engines, including 4.3L, 4.3LH, and 4.3L EFI configurations for Alpha and Bravo sterndrive systems
- Official Mercury Marine publication 90-861328--1, issued November 1999
- Contains 47 detailed exploded-view diagrams, 12 electrical system wiring schematics, and extensive torque specification tables for engine and drive components
- File delivered as a direct download the moment payment clears
- Indexed PDF search covers every chapter and appendix
- Stored against your account so you can retrieve it after a hard-drive loss
- This 1999 publication is the reference document for the 4.3L V-6 marine engine series, detailing the integration of Alpha and Bravo drive systems with fuel-injection and carbureted fuel delivery
Engine and Fuel System Documentation
This factory service manual details the maintenance, disassembly, and assembly of the 1999 Mercury MerCruiser 262 CID (4.3L) engine. The document covers the full range of marine-specific components, including starting systems, ignition (Thunderbolt V), charging systems, and power steering diagnostics. Section 5 provides in-depth information for fuel delivery, covering Mercarb 2-barrel and Weber 4-barrel carburetors, as well as the Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system operation, including diagnostic trouble codes and sensor functions.
Technical Specifications and Maintenance Data
Engine mechanical specifications provide critical data such as the 9.4:1 compression ratio and 4.00 inch cylinder bore measurements. The manual provides cooling system capacity of 20 quarts (19 liters) for closed systems, while seawater cooling systems require 15 quarts (14.1 liters) for winterization procedures. Idle speed for the 4.3L EFI models is documented as 600 RPM, whereas carbureted versions are specified at 650 RPM in neutral. This official Mercury Marine factory manual serves as the primary technical reference for the 1999 4.3L V-6 sterndrive line, documenting engine assembly, chassis, electrical, and fuel-injection specifications for these marine power packages.
Document Reference: Publication 90-861328--1, November 1999
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