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Summary of Contents for BASE Series

Page 1: ...B A S E A N D P A R P A C E N G I N E M A N U A L VERSION 1 ...

Page 2: ...ements for labor to replace such part as previously provided in the then current flat rate manual 5 MARINE POWER distributor or dealer must be advised in writing of any warranty related problem prior to the expiration of the Warranty 6 This Warranty will not apply to A Use of an accessories or parts not manufactured or sold by MARINE POWER B Neglect failure to follow maintenance sched ules acciden...

Page 3: ...his Warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Some jurisdic tions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 12 MARINE POWER reserves the right to change or improve design of any product previously assem bled without notice and without obliga...

Page 4: ...0 60 PSI 10 PSI 143 F 62 C 160 F 71 C AC 42 LT 035 IN 0 9MM 2 ADTC 19 1 3 4 2 Min 350 amps CCA 15W 40 Approximately 4 quarts 5 7L 350 CID Carbureted V8 315 235 5 7L 350 CID 4 00 x 3 48 9 4 1 4300 4600 RPM 650 800 RPM 4 7 PSI 20 60 PSI 10 PSI 143 F 62 C 160 F 71 C AC MR43LTS 035 IN 0 9MM 8 BDTC 26 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 LH 1 2 7 5 6 3 4 8 RH Min 350 amps CCA 15W 40 Approximately 6 quarts Approximately 5 q...

Page 5: ...60 PSI 10 PSI 143 F 62 C 160 F 71 C AC MR43T 035 IN 0 9MM 0 BDTC 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 LH 1 2 7 5 6 3 4 8 RH Min 350 amps CCA 15W 40 Approximately 10 quarts Approximately 8 quarts 7 4L 454 CID Premium HP V8 380 282 7 4L 454 CID 4 25 x 4 00 8 6 1 4600 5000 RPM 650 800 RPM 20 60 PSI 10 PSI 143 F 62 C 160 F 71 C AC MR43T 035 IN 0 9MM 12 BDTC 30 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 LH 1 2 7 5 6 3 4 8 RH Min 350 amps CCA 15W 40 ...

Page 6: ...used In some cases this may not be for weeks In the case of a salt water environment this is catastrophic due to the rusting To minimize the problem MARINE POWER requires the instal lation of flappers at the transom and in the exhaust hose just after the exhaust riser or elbow Detonation and or Pre Ignition Detonation is most commonly known as pinging spark knock or fuel knock It is the abnormal c...

Page 7: ...LTMETER Normal reading is 13 0 14 5 volts at 2 000 RPM 3 OIL PRESSURE Not less than 10 PSI at idle 4 NORMAL OPERATING TEMP Raw water cooling less than 165 degrees Closed cooling between 160 and 190 degrees 5 IDLE RPM Normal reading is 650 800 RPM in gear Note For Jetpac applications normal reading is 800 1 000 RPM 6 THROTTLE AND SHIFT CONTROLS Check that movement is not constrictive Verify that li...

Page 8: ...thefollow ing procedure become familiar with entire procedure before beginning 1 Connect a timing light to the number one 1 spark plug wire Connect the timing light power lead to a 12 volt power source DO NOT CONNECT TO 12 VOLTS ON ALTERNATOR 2 Start engine and allow to warm to operating tempera ture Space linkage so that engine idles at 1 000 1 200 RPM 3 WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING install the timing...

Page 9: ...r cools the exhaust and allows the use of heat resistant rubber hose on the riser outlets Follow these general guidelines when designing and install ing the exhaust system Use heat resistant hose that complies with specifications SAE J2006 or UL 1129 ABYC standard Exhaust hoses should be 4 on dual outlet systems 8 2L and larger engines should use 5 on single outlet systems Sharp bends should be av...

Page 10: ...ith Closed Cooling 3 3 Inspect and Clean Sea Strainer If Equipped 3 3 Inspect Entire Power Package for Leaks Water Fuel Oil Exhaust etc 3 3 3 Inspect Belts for Tension and Wear 3 3 3 Inspect Battery Terminals and Fluid Levels 3 3 3 Check Battery Connection to Engine 3 3 3 Touch Up Exterior Surface with Marine Power Paint 3 3 3 Inspect Zinc Anodes in Heat Exchanger for Deterioration If Equipped wit...

Page 11: ...ing Engine Parts 3 3 Check Wire Harness Plugs for Corrosion and Connections 3 3 Inspect Distributor for Cracks or Deterioration 3 3 Check Condition of Spark Plugs Replace if Necessary 3 3 Inspect Hoses for Deterioration 3 3 Replace Impeller in Seawater Pump 3 3 Check Propeller and Shaft Alignment 3 Check and Adjust Ignition Timing Carbureted Engine Only 3 Check and Adjust Carburetor 3 Clean and In...

Page 12: ...lized in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or any information storage and retrieval system without permission in writing from MARINE POWER HOLDING LLC Marine Power 17506 Marine Power Industrial Park Ponchatoula LA 70454 USA www MarinePowerUSA com ...

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