Clymer MerCruiser Alpha One, Bravo One, Two & Three Stern Drives - 1998-2013

Clymer MerCruiser Alpha One, Bravo One, Two and Three Stern Drives - 1998-2013
Clymer Marine and PWC manuals are the #1 source for DIY maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. With step-by-step procedures combined with detailed photography and extensive use of exploded parts views, Clymer manuals are a must-have tool for the do-it-yourselfer.
Contents:
672 pages
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Notes, cautions and warnings / Torque specifications / Engine operation / Fasteners / Lubricants / Gasket sealant / Galvanic corrosion / Propellers / Specifications
CHAPTER TWO / TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Safety first / Basic hand tools / Test equipment / Service hints / Special tips / Mechanic's techniques
CHAPTER THREE / TROUBLESHOOTING
Starting system / Charging system Drive unit identification / Starting system / Ignition system /Spark test / Knock control test / Shift interrupt switch test / Battery charging system / Fuses, circuit breaker and wiring harness / Fuel system / Oil pressure switch test / Carburetor / Electronic fuel injection (EFI) / Trouble codes / Idle air control motor test / Warning system / Engine mechanical / Cooling system / Drive unit / Trim system / Power steering / Mercathode system
CHAPTER FOUR / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Before each use / After each use / Lubrication / Engine oi land filter change / Gearcase lubricant change / Propeller shaft lubrication / Engine coupler lubrication / Gimbal bearing lubrication / Universal joint lubrication and inspection / Steering system lubrication / Periodic inspection / Bellow inspection / Engine alignment / Winter inlet inspection / Gimbal ring fastener inspection / Anode and ground wire inspection / Engine coolant change (closed cooling system) / Heat exchanger cleaning / Pressure cap test / Coolant test / Clamps and fittings / Fuel requirements / Fuel filter service / Flame arrestor / PVC Valve / Carburetor and throttle body / Throttle and shift cable / Tune-up / Compression test / Spark plugs / Valve adjustment / Carburetor adjustment / Ignition timing / Test running engine / Specifications
CHAPTER FIVE / LAY-UP, WINTERIZING AND FITTING OUT
Lay-up / Winterizing / Testing the coolant / Fitting out / Specifications
CHAPTER SIX / ADJUSTMENTS
Drive belts / Trim position sender adjustment / Shift cable adjustment / Throttle cable / Ignition timing adjustment / Idle mixture and idle speed adjustment / Trim tab adjustment / Specifications
CHAPTER SEVEN / ENGINE
Removal installation / Engine alignment / Valve adjustment / Placing the No. 1 piston at TDC / Camshaft lobe lift / Cylinder head / Pushrod, rocker arm and rocker arm cover / Oil pan / Oil pump / Harmonic balancer / Timing gear cover / Timing chain and sprocket / Balance shaft / Camshaft and lifter / Piston and connecting rod / Crankshaft and rear main seal / Break-in / Specifications
CHAPTER EIGHT / FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetor / Cool fuel system / Boost pump removal installation (496 Mag and 496 Mag HO) / Throttle body TBI / Fuel rail and injectors / Air pressure sensor / Engine temperature sensor / Air temperature sensor / Fuel pressure sensor / Throttle position sensor / Knock sensor module / Idle air control motor / Manifold temperature sensor / Camshaft position sensor / Crankshaft position sensor / System relay and fuel pump relay / Engine control unit ECU / Manifold / Specifications
CHAPTER NINE / EXHAUST AND COOLING SYSTEM
Exhaust elbow / Exhaust flapper valve / Exhaust manifold / Water rail / Heat exchanger / Engine circulating pump / Thermostat and housing / Seawater pump / Coolant reservoir / Specifications
CHAPTER TEN / ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION SYSTEMS
Starting system / Ignition system / Warning system / Oil pressure sender / Oil pressure switch / Overheat switch / Engine temperature sensor / Engine temperature sender / Gearcase lubricant monitor / Water pressure sensor / Charging system / Specifications
CHAPTER ELEVEN / DRIVE UNIT AND PROPELLER
Alpha drive / Bravo drive / Drive ratio identification / Propeller / Drive unit removal installation / Water pump / Gearcase / Bravo I II III models / Drive shaft housing / Drive shaft unit inspection / Specifications
CHAPTER TWELVE / TRANSOM ASSEMBLY
Gimbal bearing / Shift cable / Trim limit switch and trim sender / Water hose / Bell housing / Gearcase lubricant hose and fitting / Exhaust bellows / Exhaust tube / Universal joint bellows / Speedometer hose and fitting / Gimbal ring, swivel shaft and steering lever / Inner transom plate / Transom assembly / Specifications
CHAPTER THIRTEEN / TRIM AND TILT SYSTEM
Relieving system pressure / Trim pump / Fluid reservoir / Trim motor / Hydraulic pump and pump adapter / Hydraulic trim cylinder and anchor pins / External hoses / Terminal block / Internal hose / Filling and bleeding the system / Specifications
CHAPTER FOURTEEN / STEERING SYSTEM
Safety precautions / Mechanical steering system / Power steering / Power steering pump / Specifications
CHAPTER FIFTEEN / CORROSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Anodes / Ground wires / Mercathode electrode / Specifications
CHAPTER SIXTEEN / SUPPLEMENT 2002-2013 MODELS
INDEX
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Stern Drives:

• 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 MerCruiser Alpha One
• 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 MerCruiser Bravo One
• 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 MerCruiser Bravo Two
• 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 MerCruiser Bravo Three

Engines:

• 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 3.0 L
• 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 4.3 L
• 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 5.0 L
• 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 5.7 L
• 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 350 Mag
• 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 MX 6.2 L
• 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 454 Mag
• 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 502 Mag
• 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 496 Mag
• 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 496 Mag HO
• 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 7.4 L MPI

Stern Drives:

• MerCruiser Alpha One (1998-2013)
• MerCruiser Bravo One (1998-2013)
• MerCruiser Bravo Two (1998-2013)
• MerCruiser Bravo Three (1998-2013)

Engines: (1998-2013)

• 3.0 L (1998-2013)
• 4.3 L (1998-2013)
• 5.0 L (1998-2013)
• 5.7 L (1998-2013)
• 350 Mag (1998-2013)
• MX 6.2 L (1998-2013)
• 454 Mag (1998-2013)
• 502 Mag (1998-2013)
• 496 Mag (1998-2013)
• 496 Mag HO (1998-2013)
• 7.4 L MPI (1998-2013)