Replacement Parts - Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual

Engine Mechanical Components
Many of the engine mechanical components are designed for marine applications. Unlike
automotive engines, marine engines are subjected to extended periods of heavy load
and wide open throttle operation and, therefore, require heavy-duty components. Special
marine engine parts have design and manufacturing specifications that are required to
provide long life and dependable performance. Marine engine parts also must be able to
resist the corrosive action of salt or brackish water that will rust or corrode standard
automotive parts within a short period of time.
Failure to use recommended Mercury / Quicksilver service replacement parts can result in
poor engine performance and/or durability, rapid corrosion of parts subjected to salt
water and possibly complete failure of the engine.

Replacement Parts

Use of parts other than the recommended service replacement parts, will void the warranty
on those parts that are damaged as a result.
Electrical and fuel system components on Mercury MerCruiser Engines and Stern
Drives are designed and manufactured to comply with U.S. Coast Guard Rules
and Regulations to minimize risks of fire or explosion.
Use of replacement electrical or fuel system components, which do not comply to
these rules and regulations, could result in a fire or explosion hazard and should
be avoided.
When servicing the electrical and fuel systems, it is extremely important that all
components are properly installed and tightened. If not, any electrical component
opening would permit sparks to ignite fuel vapors from fuel system leaks, if they
existed.
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