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Manual Outline
Important Information

1 - Important Information
A - General Information
B - Emissions Control
C - Maintenance
Removal and Installation
2
3
D - Troubleshooting
Engine
2 - Removal and Installation
A - Removal
B - Installation
3 - Engine
Electrical System
4
5
A - Engine Mechanical
B - V6 Longblocks
Fuel System
4 - Electrical System

6
A - Starting System
B - Ignition System Cooling System
C - Charging System

7
D - Instrumentation
E - Electrical Components and Diagrams
Exhaust System
5 - Fuel System

8
A - TKS Carburetor Disassembly and Repair
B - MPI Fuel Delivery Systems Steering Systems
C - Fuel Injection Disassembly and Repair
D - Gen II Cool Fuel System
6 - Cooling System
A - All Models
B - Models With Seawater Cooling
C - Models with Closed Cooling
D - Water Flow Diagrams
7 - Exhaust System
A - Important Information
B - Manifolds, Elbows, and Risers for Wet Joint
C - Manifolds, Elbows, and Risers for Dry Joint
D - Collectors
8 - Steering Systems
A - Power-Assisted Steering Pump and Related
Components
B - Compact Hydraulic Steering

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Gasoline Engines (non-catalyst)

4.3L TKS
4.3L MPI

4.3L TKS
4.3L MPI
Gasoline Engines
(non-catalyst)

4.3L TKS Alpha/Bravo Serial Number 0M615000 and Above

4.3L MPI Alpha/Bravo Serial Number 0M300000 and Above

90-8M0086018
AUGUST 2013

©2013, Mercury Marine. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. 90-8M0086018 AUGUST 2013
Models Covered
4.3 TKS
Models Covered Serial Number
4.3 TKS Alpha 0M615000 and above
4.3 TKS Bravo 0M615000 and above

4.3 MPI
Models Covered Serial Number
4.3 MPI Alpha OM300000 and above
4.3 MPI Bravo OM300000 and above

Notice to Users of This Manual

Throughout this publication, safety alerts labeled DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION (accompanied by the international

hazard symbol ! ) are used to alert the mechanic to special instructions concerning a particular service or operation that may
be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe these alerts carefully.
These safety alerts alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they signal. Strict compliance to these special instructions when
performing the service, plus common sense operation, are major accident prevention measures.

! DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

! CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Additional alerts provide information that requires special attention:

NOTICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in engine or major component failure.

IMPORTANT: Indicates information essential to the successful completion of the task.

NOTE: Indicates information that helps in the understanding of a particular step or action.

This manual has been written and published by the Mercury Marine Service Department to aid our dealers’ mechanics and
company service personnel when servicing the products described herein. It is assumed that these personnel are familiar with
marine product servicing procedures. Furthermore, it is assumed that they have been trained in the recommended service
procedures of Mercury Marine power products, including the use of mechanics’ common hand tools and the special Mercury
Marine tools or recommended tools from other suppliers.
We could not possibly know of and advise the marine trade of all conceivable procedures and of the possible hazards and
results of each method. Therefore, anyone who uses a service procedure or tool that is not recommended by the manufacturer
must first completely satisfy himself that neither his nor the product's safety will be endangered.
All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at
the time of publication. As required, revisions to this manual will be sent to all dealers contracted by us to sell and/or service
these products. We reserve the right to make changes to this manual without prior notification.

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 Refer to dealer service bulletins, operation, maintenance and warranty manuals, and installation manuals for other pertinent
information concerning the products described in this manual.

Precautions
While working on the product, keep in mind that the electrical and ignition systems are capable of violent and damaging short
circuits or severe electrical shocks. When performing any work where electrical terminals could possibly be grounded or
touched by the mechanic, the battery cables should be disconnected at the battery.
Any time the intake or exhaust openings are exposed during service they should be covered to protect against accidental
entrance of foreign material into the cylinders, which could cause extensive internal damage when the engine is started.
During any maintenance procedure, replacement fasteners must have the same measurements and strength as those
removed. Numbers on the heads of the metric bolts and on the surfaces of metric nuts indicate their strength. American bolts
use radial lines for this purpose, while most American nuts do not have strength markings. Mismatched or incorrect fasteners
can result in damage or malfunction, or possibly personal injury. Therefore, fasteners removed should be saved for reuse in the
same locations whenever possible. Where the fasteners are not satisfactory for reuse, care should be taken to select a
replacement that matches the original.
Personnel should not work on or under an engine that is suspended. Engines should be attached to workstands, or lowered to
the ground as soon as possible.

Replacement Parts
Use of parts other than the recommended service replacement parts will void the warranty on those parts that are damaged as
a result.

! WARNING
Avoid fire or explosion hazard. Electrical, ignition, and fuel system components on Mercury Marine products comply with
federal and international standards to minimize risk of fire or explosion. Do not use replacement electrical or fuel system
components that do not comply with these standards. When servicing the electrical and fuel systems, properly install and
tighten all components.

Cleanliness and Care of Product

A Mercury Marine power product is a combination of many machined, honed, polished, and lapped surfaces with tight
tolerances. When any product component is serviced, care and cleanliness are important. It should be understood that proper
cleaning and protection of machined surfaces and friction areas is a part of the repair procedure. This is considered standard
shop practice even if not specifically stated.
Whenever components are removed for service, they should be retained in order. At the time of installation, they should be
installed in the same locations and with the same mating surfaces as when removed.

© 2013, Mercury Marine

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