? on service bulletin's for 3.0 LX & 3.0's

[fat fanny]

A ? arrose on the proper plug gap for a 3.0 from .035 to .045 which is now suggested by Merc and a service bulletin was posted by Don. My 1st ? is does this apply to all 3.0's and LX models? Also I printed off a bulletin(98-14)as posted in the winter on timming after a blown head gasket that states the timming change from 1deg btdc to 1deg atdc and also states that the plug gap should be .035 with the correct long reach plug(AC-MR42LTS) or does that only apply to the year and model # on the service bullitin? I just want to get my ducks in a row before I start the re-assembly process of mine with a blown head gasket.
My engine S/N is OF5537O6 1995 3.0LX thanx for any assistance in this matter.

 

[Don S]

Re: ? on service bulletin's for 3.0 LX & 3.0's

The 2006-3 service bulletin is for much later engines than yours.

From the 98-14 bulletin, it says:

1997 3.0LX Sterndrive Engines: S/N 0K001529-0L000000.
1998 3.0L Sterndrive Engines: S/N 0L000001-0L097000.
NOTE: The timing change in this bulletin is to be done only on engines listed above that have had a blown cylinder head gasket as described in this bulletin. It does not affect any other 3.0L or 3.0LX engines.

Your serial number is WELL before that.

 

[fat fanny]

Re: ? on service bulletin's for 3.0 LX & 3.0's

I thought so but was unsure and I do thankfully appricieate the answer.