Mercury MerCruiser Service Manual page 421

b. Top left screw
c. Bottom screw
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Description
Water distribution housing bracket screws
3. Install the bracket and water distribution housing to the engine. Do not tighten the bolt and nut at this time.
4. On a manual single‑point drain:
a. To obtain correct alignment, leave the hoses disconnected from the water distribution housing during installation.
b. Position the water distribution housing assembly to align with the drain rod.
c. Insert the drain rod into the water distribution housing to complete the alignment.
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d. Ensure that the rod is correctly aligned. The rod must screw in and out of the water distribution housing easily and
with minimal pressure.
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a - Drain rod handle
b - Drain rod bracket
c - Drain rod
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d - Water distribution housing
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Bracket for the water distribution housing
Water distribution housing assembly
Top left screw (tighten second)
Top right screw (tighten first)
Bottom screw (tighten last)
Nm
13
All Models
lb‑in. lb‑ft
115 –
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