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454 CID (7.4L) / 502 CID (8.2L) - 3A-15
General
Some of the repairs in this section must be completed
with engine removed from boat. Engine removal
depends upon type of repair and boat design. Place
engine on repair stand for major repairs.
When engine removal is not required, make certain
that battery cables are disconnected at the battery
prior to performing any on-board repair procedures.
Lubricate all moving parts (during reassembly) with
engine oil. Apply Quicksilver Perfect Seal on threads
of and under heads of cylinder head bolts, and on
threads of all cylinder block external bolts, screws
and studs.
Engine Identification
The MerCruiser Model can be determined by looking
at the last two letters of the engine code stamped into
the cylinder block. This code number is stamped on
all MerCruiser power packages and replacement
partial engines, but not replacement cylinder block
assemblies.
If the engine serial number and/or model decals are
missing, the engine code letters may help in deter-
mining the engine models. Following is a list of GM
engines and their respective code letters.
72312
a
a - Location Of GM Engine Code
MCM (Stern Drive)
Code
Rotation
7.4L
XW
LH
7.4L Bravo Three
UW,UB,XX
LH
7.4LX EFI Bravo
UJ
LH
7.4LX MPI Bravo
UC
LH
454 Magnum
XA
LH
454 Magnum MPI
UA
502 Magnum
FJ
502 Magnum MPI
FJ,HJ
MIE (Inboard)
Code
Rotation
7.4L
XY
LH
7.4L EFI
UK
LH
7.4L MPI
UD
LH
8.2L
FH,HH
454 EFI Ski
UA
NOTE:Engines with a 6 or 7 preceding the block
code Gen VI engines. Example: 6XW would be a
7.4L Bravo.
Cylinder Head Identification
7.4L
Gen V and VI Cylinder heads are identified by their
smaller and rounded intake ports.
72913
454 MAGNUM / 502 MAGNUM / 8.2L
Mark IV cylinder heads are identified by “HI PERF”
cast in the head under the rocker cover. Gen V and
VI cylinder heads are by their large rectangular intake
ports.
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