879274 Mercruiser SCREW

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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Remove bolt (1) that holds the bracket for the engine speed/timing sensor to the timing gear housing. Remove two engine speed/timing sensors (3) and the bracket from the timing gear housing.
Cut the straps that hold the wiring harness to side cover (2) of the cylinder block.
Remove the bolts that hold side cover (2) to the cylinder block.
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Remove the bolts and side covers (4) and (5) from the cylinder block.
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Remove four bolts (6) and the dowels that hold the lifter arms (7) and the lifter shaft (8) to each side cover. Remove gasket (9). Installation Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Install gasket (9).
Install lifter arms (7) on lifter shaft (8).
Position lifter shaft (8) and the dowels on the side cover. Ensure that the oil holes in the lifter shaft are facing the side cover. Apply 9S-3263 Thread Lock Compound on the threads of bolts (6) that hold lifter shaft (8) to the side cover. Install bolts (6). Tighten bolts (6) to a torque of 13 3 N m (10 2 lb ft). Tighten the two center bolts. Then tighten the end bolts.
Lubricate the lifters with clean engine oil.
Ensure that the cylinder block and the sealing surfaces of the side cover are thoroughly clean. Apply 1U-8846 Sealant to the sealing surfaces of the side cover. The side covers must be installed on the cylinder block within 10 minutes of applying the sealant.
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Position the gaskets and side covers (2), (4), and (5) on the cylinder block. Install the bolts and clips that hold the side covers in position.
Install two engine speed/timing sensors (3) and the bracket to the timing gear housing. Install bolt (1).
Secure the two plugs of the wiring harness to the engine speed/timing sensors in the timing gear housing. Use new straps to hold the wiring harness to the side covers of the cylinder block. End By:
Install the electronic control module (ECM). Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Electronic Control Module - Remove and Install".
Install the air compressor (if equipped). Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Air Compressor - Remove and Install".
Install the unit injector hydraulic pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Unit Injector Hydraulic Pump - Install".
Install the rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and Pushrod - Install".
Install the fuel filter base. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Filter Base - Remove and Install".