Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual page 156

2. Remove thermostat components.
a
b c
f
a - Bolts
b - Thermostat Cover
c - Thermostat Gasket
d - Thermostat
e - Poppet Valve
f - Spring
3. Remove intake manifold and reed block manifold.
a
a - Bolts (14)
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d
e
PE-51087
PE-51227a
4. Remove check valves and holders.
a
a - Check Valve/Holders
5. Place engine on work bench and remove end cap
bolts.
a - Bolts
PE-51227c
a
PE-51085
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