Air Compressor Disassembly/Reassembly - Mercury Optimax 115 Service Manual

Air Compressor Disassembly/Reassembly

NOTE: If cylinder bore is scored, air compressor must be replaced as an assembly.
NOTE: The piston and rings are not sold separately. They must be replaced as an assem-
bly. The connecting rod and bearings are not sold separately. They must be replaced as
an assembly.
a
6
Dielectric Grease (92-823506--1)
Loctite PST Pipe Sealant (92-809822)
9
14 2 Cycle Outboard Oil (92-826666A24)
NOTE: End cap bearing and seal are not sold separately. End cap must be replaced as an assembly
NOTE: Piston Installation – use a metal hose clamp for piston ring compressor. Stagger piston ring openings.
a - Bolt [Torque to 100 lb. in. (11.5 Nm)]
b - Bolt (4 each) [Torque to 100 lb. in. (11.5 Nm)]
c - End Cap Assembly (Inspect bearing for
roughness)
d - O-rings (Inspect for cuts or abrasions)
e - O-rings (Inspect for cuts or abrasions)
f - Reed Plate (Inspect for broken or chipped
reeds/stops) Maximum Reed Stand-Open –
0.010 in. (0.254 mm)
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999
d
9
14
b
c
14
14
14
Ç Ç Ç
Ç Ç Ç
Ç Ç Ç
e
9
g - O-rings (Inspect for cuts or abrasions)
h - Cylinder Head
i - Bolt [Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 Nm)]
j - Temperature Sensor
k - Bolt [Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 Nm)]
DIRECT FUEL INJECTION
f
g
9
9
h
6
i
j
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