90-861180990 SEPTEMBER 1999
Printed in U.S.A. -
1999, Mercury Marine
Page 1 of 90
The following are registered trademarks of
Brunswick Corporation: Merc, MerCathode,
MerCruiser, Mercury, Mercury Marine,
Quicksilver, and Ride-Guide.
INSTALLATION MANUAL D7.3L D-TRONIC
DIESEL ENGINES - BRAVO MODELS
NOTICE to INSTALLER
After Completing Installation, These Instructions Should Be Placed with the Product for the Owner’s
Future Use.
NOTICE to COMMISSIONING DEALER
Predelivery Preparation Instructions Must be Performed Before Delivering Boat To The Product
Owner.
Table of Contents
General Information
2
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Notice to Installer
2
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Bravo Three Notice: Trim-In Limit Pin
3
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Multiple Sterndrive Steering Tie Bar
Arrangements
4
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Quicksilver Products
5
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Torque Specifications
6
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Serial Number Decal Placement
6
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Corrosion Protection
6
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Antifouling Paint
7
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Installation Requirements
8
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Boat Construction
8
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Exhaust System
11
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Fuel Delivery System
12
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General
12
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Battery
14
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Battery Cables
14
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EDI Electrical System Precautions
15
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Instrumentation
15
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Power Trim Control
16
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Power Trim Pump Location
16
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Propeller Selection
17
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Hot Water Heater Installation
Recommendation
18
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Seawater Connections
19
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Throttle/Shift Remote Control and Cables
20
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Steering Helm and Cable
21
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Transom Cutout
23
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Finding Crankshaft Vertical Centerline
24
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Finding Crankshaft Horizontal Centerline
(“X” Dimension)
25
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Cutting Transom
27
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Checking Transom Thickness
28
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Installing Transom Assembly
29
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Gimbal Housing
29
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Inner Transom Plate
30
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Power Trim Pump
31
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Steering System
32
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Speedometer Pickup
35
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Drive Unit Gear Lube Monitor Hose
35
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Exhaust Water Bypass
36
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Drive Unit Seawater Routing
37
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Engine Installation
39
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Engine Preparation
39
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Transom Preparation
40
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Installing Engine / Alignment
41
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Engine Connections
46
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Quicksilver Seawater Pickup and Seacock 46
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Seawater Strainer
47
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Closed Cooling Recovery Bottle
48
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Fuel Lines
49
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Power Steering Hydraulic Hoses
49
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Exhaust System
50
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Electrical Connections
50
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Shift Cable Installation and Adjustment
54
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Troubleshooting Shift Problems
58
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Throttle Cable Installation and Adjustment 60
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Sterndrive Unit Installation
62
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Predelivery Preparation
69
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Power Trim System Wiring Diagram
84
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MerCathode System Wiring Diagram
85
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Quicksilver Instrumentation Wiring
86
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Cooling System Flow Diagram
88
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Predelivery Inspection
90
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