Mercury 60 EFI interference or non-interference

sutor623

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Hey fellas just bought a 2007 merc EFI 60hp. It is a 4 cylinder and runs great. I am the third owner. The previous owner doesn't know when the last timing belt was put on. The belt looks okay but I am going
To check the valve clearances and change the timing belt when I get some time. I was wondering if this engine is an interference engine or not? Basically, if the belt snaps will I bend a valve and/or toast a piston? Thanks!!
 

Faztbullet

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I have only had 1 customer with bent valve/broke belt and that was on a F100 and valve stuck causing failure . Due to hemi head design doubt it would cause a problem....
 

sutor623

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Thanks Fazt. I am thinking this engine is non interference because in the service manual it says to change the belt if it looks cracked, oil soaked etc. it doesn't give a time interval so they don't seem to stress changing it too badly. I would think if bending a valve was a concern, they would have a set schedule.

I am getting a
 
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