Installation - Mercury MerCruiser Service Manual

Engine Inspection and Assembly
Description
Camshaft runout

Installation

1. Install three 5/16‑18 x 5 in. bolts into the camshaft bolt holes.
2. Lubricate the camshaft journals with engine oil and install the camshaft. Be careful not to damage the bearings.
Tube Ref No.
Lubriplate SPO 255
136
3. Lubricate the camshaft lobes with Lubriplate SPO 255 or equivalent.
4. Remove the three bolts in the camshaft bolt holes.
5. Coat the threads of the camshaft thrust plate retainer bolts with Loctite 242 Threadlocker adhesive.
Tube Ref No.
Loctite 242 Threadlocker
66
6. Install the camshaft thrust plate retainer and bolts. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
NOTE: Oil relief grooves face outward on camshaft thrust plate.
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Installing camshaft
Description
Camshaft journals, camshaft, and camshaft lobes
Description
© 2016 Mercury Marine
0.050 mm (0.0020 in.) maximum
30155
Where Used
Where Used
Camshaft thrust plate retainer bolt threads
6.2 Liter (377 cid)
Obtain Locally
59482
90-8M0099748 eng DECEMBER 2015
Part No.
Part No.
92-809821