MERCURY MERCRUISER 496CID/8.1L #30 SERVICE MANUAL
(pdf version)


Models Covered in This Manual

Sterndrive (MCM) Model Serial Number

496 Mag HO 0M000000 & Up

496 Mag 0M000000 & Up


Inboard (MIE) Model Serial Number

8.1S HO 0M000000 & Up

8.1S Horizon 0M000000 & Up

This is a very comprehensive workshop manual for your MERCRUISER marine engines. This manual has been written in a format that is designed to meet the needs of Mercury Marine technicians worldwide. You will never be dissapointed with the contents of this engine workshop manual.








Service Manual Outline

Section 1 - Important Information

A - General Information

B - Maintenance

C - Troubleshooting

Section 2 - Removal and Installation

A - MCM Models

B - MIE Models

Section 3 - Engine

A - 496 cid (8.1L)

Section 4 - Electrical System

A - Starting System

B - Ignition System

C - Charging System

Section 5 - Fuel System

A - Fuel Delivery System for Electronic Fuel Injection

B - Fuel Injection Disassembly and Reassembly

Section 6 - Cooling System

A - Closed Cooled Models

Section 7 - Exhaust System

A - Manifolds and Elbows

B - Collectors

Section 8 - Drives

A - Velvet Drive 5000 Series Transmission

B - Hurth Transmission

Section 9 - Power Steering

A - Pump