Installation - Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual

ENGINE MECHANICAL

Installation

1. Follow instructions a. or b.:
NOTE: A small amount of Loctite Master Gasket can be used to hold gaskets on valve
covers.
a. On D2.8L D-Tronic Engines:
Page 3A-34
(1.) Install valve cover gaskets.
(2.) Install valve covers on cylinder heads.
(3.) Position the two longer screws through the electrical support bracket and
spacers. Install as shown.
(4.) Install remaining screws
(5.) Torque valve cover screws evenly in a diagonal pattern to 11.5 Nm (101 lb-in.).
(6.) Install plastic plugs into cylinder head screw holes.
(7.) Install oil fill cap extension tube with sealing washer. Tighten tube securely.
b
a - Gasket
b - Valve Cover
c - Screw (M6 x 80)
d - Screw (M6 x 88)
e - Spacer
f - Bracket
g - Plastic Plug
h - Extension Tube With Sealing Washer
d
g
h
c
a
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e
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