Product Details
Repair Manual (B744) by Clymer®. This MerCruiser manual is 712 pages. Clymer Marine manuals are the #1 source for DIY maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. With step-by-step procedures combined with detailed photography and extensive use of exploded parts views, Clymer manuals are a must-have tool for the do-it-yourselfer.
Notes
- Stern Drives Covered: MerCruiser 1995-1997 Alpha One, Bravo One, Bravo Two, Bravo Three
- Engines covered: MerCruiser 1995-1997 3.0L, 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L, 7.4L, 8.2L, 350 Magnum, 454 Magnum, 502 Magnum
Features
- Designed to help you take care of your vessel
- Will help you stay on the water longer
- Written by boat repair professionals
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Notes, cautions and warnings / Torque specifications / Engine operation / Fasteners / Lubricants / Gasket sealant / Galvanic corrosion / Propellers / Specifications
CHAPTER TWO / TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Safety first / Basic hand tools / Test equipment / Service hints / Special tips / Mechanic's techniques
CHAPTER THREE / TROUBLESHOOTING
Starting system / Charging system / Pestolite charging system / Mando charging system / Ignition system / Fuel system-Carbureted models / Fuel system-fuel-injected models / Engine performance / Engine overheating / Engine oil pressure indicator / Engine oil leaks / Engine noises / Engine troubleshooting / Cooling system / Stern drive unit
CHAPTER FOUR / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Pre-operational checks / Starting checklist / Post-operational checks / Cooling system flushing / Engine maintenance and lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / Power steering service / Fuel filter service / Flame arrestor / Drive unit oil change / Stern drive lubrication / Fuel pump housing (454 and 502 cid engines) / General lubrication points / Shift cable / Propeller shaft / Steering system / Transom gimbal housing, swivel shaft, swivel pin, hinge pins and gimbal bearing / Power trim/tilt lubrication / Oildyne/Singer pump / Engine tune-up / Compression check / Ignition system / Spark plugs / Thunderbolt IV ignition system / Thunderbolt V ignition system / EST ignition system - carburetored models / EST ignition system - fuel-injected models / Carburetor adjustments / Specifications
CHAPTER FIVE / LAY-UP, COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE AND FITTING OUT
Cooling system draining / Cooling system refilling / Cooling system conversion / Fitting out / Specifications
CHAPTER SIX / INLINE ENGINE
Removal installation / Valve cover / Intake / exhaust manifolds / Rocker arm assemblies / Crankshaft pulley and torsional damper / Timing gear cover and seal / Camshaft / Oil pan / Oil pump / Cylinder head / Valves and valve seats / Valve filters / Piston / connecting rod assembly / Rear main oil seal / Crankshaft / Flywheel / Cylinder block / Core plug / Specifications
CHAPTER SEVEN / V6 AND V8 ENGINES
Removal installation / Valve covers / Intake manifold / Exhaust manifold / Rocker arms / Valve lash / Crankshaft pulley and torsional / Specifications
CHAPTER EIGHT / FUEL SYSTEM - CARBURETED MODELS
Flame arrestor / Carburetors / Fuel pump and antisiphon devices / Specifications
CHAPTER NINE / FUEL SYSTEM - THROTTLE BODY FUEL INSPECTION (TBI)
Acronyms / Gasoline requirements / Fuel injections system components / Fuel injection system operation / Depressurizing the fuel system / System diagnosis / Troubleshooting / Throttle body / Plenium / Fuel injectors and fuel rails / Electric fuel pump / vapor separator tank / Fuel lift pump / Fuel pressure regulator / Fuel injection pump relay / System relay / Throttle position TP sensor / Manifold absolute pressure MAP sensor / Idle air control IAC valve / Engine coolant temperature ECT sensor / Engine control module ECM / Intake air temperature IAT sensor / Antisiphon devices / Specifications
CHAPTER TEN / FUEL SYSTEM
- MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MPI)Acronyms / Gasoline requirements / Fuel injections system components / Fuel injection system operation / Depressurizing the fuel system / System diagnosis / Troubleshooting / Throttle body / Plenum (305 Magnum) / Plenum (454 Magnum, 502 Magnum and 7.4LX) / Fuel injectors and fuel rails (350 Magnum) / Fuel injectors and fuel rails (454 Magnum, 502 Magnum and 7.4LX) / Electric fuel pump (1997 350 Magnum and later 1997 454 Magnum, 502 Magnum and 7.4LX) / Electric fuel pump and vapor separator tank (models so equipped) / Fuel lift pump (models so equipped) / Fuel pressure regulator (305 Magnum) / Fuel pressure regulator (454 Magnum, 502 Magnum and 7.4LX) / Fuel injection pump relay / System relay / Throttle position (TP) sensor / Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor / Idle air control (IAC) valve / Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor / Engine control module (ECM) / Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor / Antisiphon devices / Fuel lines / Specifications
CHAPTER ELEVEN / COOLING SYSTEM
Thermostat / Engine circulating pump / Stern drive water pump / Engine-mounted seawater pump / Drive belts / Cooling system maintenance / Specifications
CHAPTER TWELVE / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging system / Starting system / Ignition system / Thunderbolt IV ignition / Thunderbolt V ignition / EST ignition (model 3.0LX) / EST ignition (fuel-injected models) / Ignition coil / Switches and connectors / Solenoids / Oil pressure switch / Water temperature sending unit / Audio warning system / Specifications
CHAPTER THIRTEEN / MERCRUISER DRIVE SYSTEM
Alpha One drive / Bravo One, Bravo Two and Bravo Three drive / Specifications
CHAPTER FOURTEEN / DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING
Alpha One drive / Bravo One, Bravo Two and Bravo Three drive / Specifications
CHAPTER FIFTEEN / GEARCASE HOUSING (LOWER UNIT)
Alpha One drive / Brave One and Bravo Two drives / Bravo Three / Specifications
CHAPTER SIXTEEN / BELL HOUSING, GIMBAL BEARING AND GIMBAL RING
Exhaust bellows tube / Shift cable service / Gimbal bearing / Bell housing service / Water hose tube / Gimbal ring, swivel shaft and steering lever service / Gimbal housing service / Specifications
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN / POWER TRIM AND TILT SYSTEMS
Low-pressure pump system / Auto trim system / Trim cylinders / Specifications
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN / STEERING SYSTEMS
Mechanical steering system / Power steering system / Specifications
CHAPTER NINETEEN / CORROSION PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Corrosion / Sacrificial anodes / Continuity devices / Galvanic isolator / MerCathode system / Corrosion protection / Specifications
INDEX
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Clymer®, a part of the Haynes Manuals family of brands, is a premier publisher of do-it-yourself service and repair manuals. The Clymer portfolio includes more than 500 manuals covering motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, personal watercraft (PWC), marine engines, tractors, outdoor equipment and small engines. Whether it’s routine maintenance, such as tune-ups and brake service, or more extensive repairs involving engine and transmission disassembly, Clymer manuals, available in both print and online editions, provide comprehensive, reliable information required to perform the job. Accurate, clear and concise text combined with detailed illustration, exploded parts views, and extensive photography make it possible for the novice enthusiast to safely and enjoyably troubleshoot, service and repair their vehicles.