Seawater Connections; Seawater Pickup - Mercury MX 6.2 MPI Installation Manual

Seawater Connections - General Information
Refer to manufacturer's instructions for information on removal and installation of
other than Quicksilver Seawater Pickups.
IMPORTANT: Seal the inside edges of any hole made through the hull with a suitable
sealant to prevent water absorption and deterioration.

Seawater Pickup

THROUGH THE HULL MOUNTED
1. Seal inside edges of 1-3/4 in. (44 mm) hole in hull using a suitable sealer.
2. Apply marine caulking (sealer) to mounting surface on seawater pickup where hull
contact will occur when installed.
IMPORTANT: Seawater inlet slots must face forward - parallel with the flow of water.
3. Ensure slots in seawater pickup are facing forward (toward bow of boat) and install
seawater pickup through hull.
4. Fasten pickup with four appropriate mounting screws (if so designed).
5. Apply marine caulking as needed inside boat.
Description
A
6. Apply sealant to threads of nut and install on pickup on inside of boat and torque nut.
Description
Loctite 271
Description
Nut
NOTE: If pickup being installed does not have mounting screws on underside where
mounted to hull, be certain, after nut is torqued, that slots are still facing forward.
90-864198020
A
a - Seawater Pickup
b - Seawater Inlet Slots
c - Mounting Screw Holes (If Equipped)
d - Nut
Marine Caulking
NOTICE
b
a
Where Used
Mounting Surfaces
Where Used
Seawater Inlet Nut
INSTALLATION MANUAL
d
c
Part Number
Obtain Locally
Part Number
92-809820
Nm lb-in.
42
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INDEX
72639
lb-ft
35