Mercury INSTALLATION MANUAL D7.3L D-TRONIC - Manual (Page 29)

D7.3L D-TRONIC DIESEL ENGINES - BRAVO MODELS
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Installing Transom Assembly
Gimbal Housing
1. Carefully remove transom assembly from shipping carton.
2. Remove and read all tags which are attached to transom assembly.
IMPORTANT: Read and observe the following regarding your engine and the thru-
propeller exhaust system:
•
With any application, installation of an exhaust tube will increase exhaust noise.
•
With Bravo One, Bravo Two and Bravo Three Drive Models the exhaust bellows
must be removed and an exhaust tube MUST BE INSTALLED.
NOTE:
Exhaust tube parts (Quicksilver Part Number 78458A1) are provided with a Bravo
Three Drive. They are located in the drive unit box.
3. Install exhaust tube on gimbal housing as follows:
a. Remove and discard clamps and exhaust bellows.
CAUTION
Exhaust tube clamp may corrode if grounding clip is not installed.
b. Install grounding clip on tube.
NOTE:
Bellows adhesive is not used when installing an exhaust tube.
c. Position tube so that “SIDE” markings on tube are facing toward the right and left
sides.
d. Install clamp.
e. Tighten clamp. Torque to 35 lb-in. (4 Nm).
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a -
Exhaust Tube
b -
Clamp
c -
“Side” Marking
d -
Exhaust Tube
e -
Grounding Clip