mercury Workshop Repair Guides

Mercury Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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1. CAUTION:  Make sure the O-ring is in place and not damaged. A missing or damaged O-ring can cause foam in the lubrication system, low oil

pressure and severe engine damage.

NOTE:  Clean and inspect the mating surfaces and install a new O-ring. Lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Position the oil pump screen and pickup tube and install the bolts.
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Tighten the oil pump screen and pickup tube-to-oil pump bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

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Tighten the oil pump screen and pickup tube-to-spacer bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

2. Install the oil pan.

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