Mercury 8.1S Horizon, Product Applications Manual

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Engine
90-863758060 AUGUST 2006 Page 3A-3
Engine Lifting Provisions
Engines are equipped with a lifting eye at the front and the rear. Use a suitable sling with
the proper weight rating when lifting the engine.
!
CAUTION
a
b
b
9375
Typical engine
a - Center lifting eye (engine
alignment only) b - Lifting eye
NOTE: 8.1L (496 cid) engines require alignment hook (91-863375-1).
Alignment hook 91-863375A 1
Engine Oil Dipstick Relocation
Some models are equipped with an oil dipstick in the port and starboard dipstick tubes. If
only one dipstick is present and the engine is equipped with two dipstick tubes, you may
relocate the oil dipstick.
b
a
9366
Model shown is equipped with two oil dipsticks
a - Dipstick option 1 b - Dipstick option 2
1. To relocate the oil dipstick:
a. Remove the rubber cap from the dipstick tube.
b. Remove the oil dipstick and insert it into the opposite dipstick tube.
c. Place the rubber cap over the dipstick tube that is not being used.