SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
Specifications
PG260 Specifications
Pinion Clearance
Bearing Depth (Gear)
Bearing Depth (Housing)
PG260 Starter Specifications
9000789
Battery Cable Recommendations
IMPORTANT: Terminals must be soldered to cable ends to ensure good electrical
contact. Use electrical grade (resin flux) solder only. Do not use acid flux solder, as
it may cause corrosion and failure.
Up to 3 - 1/2 ft (1.1m)
3-1/2 - 6 ft (1.1-1.8m)
6 ft - 7-1/2 ft (1.8-2.3m)
7-1/2 - 9-1/2 ft (2.3-2.9m)
9-1/2 - 12 ft (2.9-3.7m)
12 - 15 ft (3.7-4.6m)
15 - 19 ft (4.6-5.8m)
Index
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Delco I.D. Number
9000820
Engine
Engine
Min.
Rotation Volts
Amps
LH
10.6
60
Delco
I D
I.D.
Volts
Min. Amps
Number
10.6
Brush Spring Tension
Pinion Clearance
Bearing Depth (Gear)
Bearing Depth (Drive Housing)
Cable Length
Both positive (+) and negative (–) cables
No Load Test
Max. Amp
Min. rpm
95
2750
.101-.160 (.025-4.06mm)
.011-.014 (0.28-.038mm) Maximum
.009-.017 (0.4mm) Maximum
PG 260 STARTER MOTOR
No Load Test
Max. Amps
60
95
83-104 oz. (2353-2948 g.)
.010-.160 in. (0.25-4.00 mm)
.011-.014 in. (0.28-0.38 mm)
.009-.017in. (0.25-0.45 mm)
STARTING SYSTEM
MerCruiser Part Number
50-806963
Brush Spring
Tension Oz.
Max. rpm
(Grams)
83-104 oz.
3250
(2352- 2948)
Min. rpm
3000
Cable Gauge
4
(25 mm
2
(35mm
1
(50mm
0
(50mm
00
(70mm
000
(95mm
0000
(120m
p
g
Max. rpm
3000
2
)
2
)
2
)
2
)
2
)
2
)
2
)
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