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

ENGINE MECHANICAL

Installation

IMPORTANT: Do NOT install used valve lifters if a new camshaft has been installed.
1. Before installIng lifters, coat entire valve lifter with engine oil. Pour an additive containing
EP lube over lifters and camshaft lobes if all are new.
2. Install lifters in bores in order of removal. Align matching marks made prior to
disassembly.
3. Install retainers around the square top of the lifters to prevent them from rotating.
4. Install push rods. Ensure push rods seat in lifter socket.
5. Install rocker arm assemblies. Torque nuts to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
6. Install valve cover(s) using new gaskets and new O-rings on 6 cylinder connector piece).
Torque screws to 11.5 Nm (101 lb-in.).
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that the engine oil be changed and a new oil filter be
installed whenever servicing valve lifters or camshaft.
7. Change engine oil and filter.
8. Start engine and check for leaks.
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a - Lifter
b - Retainer
c - Push Rod
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