Service manual

MCM 3.0L (181 CID) - ALPHA DRIVE SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
Page 2A-8 90-861329--1 MARCH 1999
Installation
Engine Installation
1. Be certain fiber washers (cemented in place) on inner transom plate are present. Inspect
fiber washers. Replace if worn or damaged.
2. Install double wound lockwashers onto inner transom plate inside fiber washer.
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a
d
c
b
a-Double Wound Lockwasher
b-Fiber Washer
c-Inner Transom Plate Mount
d-Locknut
3. Be certain rear engine mount locknuts are in position as shown.
4. Lubricate exhaust bellows with soap and water to ease installation.
5. Lubricate engine coupling splines with Quicksilver Engine Coupler Spline Grease.
72017
b
a
a-Lubricate Splines With Quicksilver Engine Coupler Grease 92-816391A4
b-Grease Fitting
CAUTION
Center lifting eye (located on top of thermostat housing) is used for engine align-
ment only. DO NOT use to lift entire engine.
CAUTION
DO NOT allow lifting sling to hook or compress engine components or damage will
occur.
6. Attach a suitable sling to lifting eyes on engine and adjust so that engine is level when
suspended.
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