Serpentine Drive Belt; Checking - Mercury Inboard 5.7L Manual

3. Lubricate the poppet ball and the holes in the shift lever.
Tube Ref No.

Serpentine Drive Belt

Avoid possible serious injury. Make sure engine is shut off and ignition key is removed
before inspecting belt.

Checking

1. Inspect the drive belt for proper tension and for the following:
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NOTE: Minor, transverse cracks (across the belt width) may be acceptable. Longitudinal
cracks (in the direction of belt length) that join transverse cracks are NOT acceptable.
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90-860174050 JUNE 2005
a
a - Poppet ball locations
Description
2-4-C with Teflon
95
e
a - Idler pulley
b - Circulating pump pulley
c - Crankshaft pulley
Excessive wear
Cracks
Fraying
Where Used
Poppet ball and holes
WARNING
!
a
b
d
c
6089
d - Alternator pulley
e - Seawater pump pulley
Maintenance
a
6219
Part No.
92-802859A1
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