Replacement Service Parts; Parts And Accessories Inquiries - Mercury 1.7 MI Manual

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Replacement Service Parts

Electrical, ignition and fuel system components on Cummins MerCruiser Diesel en-
gines and drive systems 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, ignition 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, ignition and fuel systems, it is extremely important
that all components are properly installed and tightened. If not, any electrical or
ignition component opening would permit sparks to ignite fuel vapors from fuel
system leaks, if they existed.
Marine engines are expected to operate at or near full throttle for most of their life. They are
also expected to operate in both fresh and saltwater environments. These conditions
require numerous special parts. Care should be exercised when replacing marine engine
parts as specifications are quite different from those of the standard automotive engine.
Since marine engines must be capable of running at or near maximum rpm much of the time,
special pistons, camshafts, and other heavy-duty moving parts are required for long life and
peak performance.
These are but a few of the many special modifications that are required in Cummins
MerCruiser Diesel marine engines to provide long life and dependable performance.
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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES INQUIRIES

All inquiries concerning Quicksilver replacement parts and accessories should be directed
to your local authorized dealer / distributor. The dealer / distributor has the necessary
information to order parts and accessories for you should he not have them in stock. Only
authorized dealers or distributors can purchase genuine Quicksilver parts and accessories
from the factory. Cummins MerCruiser Diesel does not sell to unauthorized dealers or retail
customers. When inquiring on parts and accessories, the dealer requires the transmission
model, engine model and serial numbers to order the correct parts.
CMD 3967823 / 90-865237030 OCTOBER 2003
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