MerCruiser 305 CID (5.0L) Service Manual page 590

SUPPLEMENT TO SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
8. Remove fuel rails.
Typical
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1. Clean fuel rails in solvent and dry with compressed air.
2. Inspect injector cavities for damage that could affect proper sealing of the injectors in
the rail.
3. Inspect rails for cracks.
INSTALLATION
1. Position injectors in the fuel rails.
2. Install fuel rail by pushing down gently while moving it back and forth.
3. Install fuel rail fasteners. Torque to 105 lb-in. (12 Nm).
4. Route the rail-to-rail fuel lines as shown. Temporarily hand tighten the lines to the fuel
rail connector fittings.
5. Torque the four fuel line connections to 18 lb-ft (24 Nm).
Typical
6. Install the plenum and throttle body.
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a - Fuel Rails
b - Screws (2 Each Side)
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a - Fuel Rail Connector Fittings
b - Rail-to-Rail Fuel Lines
FUEL INJECTION DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
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