Installation - MerCruiser 305 CID (5.0L) Service Manual

FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION
7. Apply a thin, even coating of Thermal Grease on all of the retainer bracket inside sur-
faces where it contacts the cooler and the fuel pump when installed.
8. Install the retainer bracket over the cooler and fuel pump. Apply Loctite 242 to the
threads of the mounting studs. Torque the two nuts to 50 lb-in. (5.6 Nm).
9. Install and securely tighten the seawater drain plug.

Installation

1. If removed, reinstall the fuel filter assembly and secure using the two self locking nuts.
Tighten securely.
2. Connect the fuel lines to the fuel filter adapter. Tighten securely.
3. Route the fuel lines as needed and place the Cool Fuel assembly on the engine mount
studs. Install the two engine mounting nuts. Torque to 30 lb-ft (41 Nm).
4. On 350 Mag MPI: Install the cooler-to-fuel rail line as follows:
a. Route the fuel line to the back side of engine.
Index
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a - Retainer Bracket
b - Thermal Grease
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a - Filter Assembly
b - Fuel Lines
c - Lock Nuts
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