This comprehensive service manual provides detailed service information, step-by-step repair instructions, and maintenance specifications for your MerCruiser GM V-6 262 CID (4.3L) Balance Shaft engine, including Gen+ models. Designed as a "Service Guide," this manual is your essential resource for keeping your MerCruiser in peak operating condition. The manual covers everything from basic maintenance procedures to complex overhaul and repair tasks. It includes detailed procedures for disassembly, assembly, inspection, and adjustment, ensuring that dealers and service mechanics have everything they need to perform repairs with confidence. To aid in understanding, the procedures are supplemented with numerous photos and illustrations. This manual covers the following MerCruiser V-6 models: * MCM 4.3L Alpha * MCM 4.3LX Alpha * MCM 4.3LX Gen+ Alpha * MCM 4.3LXH Gen+ Alpha * MCM 262 Magnum EFI Gen + Alpha * MCM 4.3LX Bravo * MCM 4.3LX Gen+ Bravo * MCM 4.3LXH Gen+ Bravo * MCM 262 Magnum EFI Gen+ Bravo The manual's content is organized into eight comprehensive sections: **Section 1 - Important Information:** This section provides essential general information, maintenance guidelines, and troubleshooting tips. **Section 2 - Removal and Installation:** This section details the removal and installation procedures for MCM models equipped with Alpha and Bravo drives. **Section 3 - Engine:** This section focuses specifically on the 262 CID / 4.3L engine, covering its components and systems in detail. **Section 4 - Electrical Systems:** This section comprehensively covers the starting, ignition, charging, instrumentation, and wiring systems. **Section 5 - Fuel System:** This section delves into the fuel delivery system, covering MerCarb 2-barrel carburetors, Weber 4-barrel carburetors, electronic fuel injection (throttle body), and BSO/SAV emission systems. **Section 6 - Cooling System:** This section provides detailed information on both seawater-cooled and closed-cooled models. **Section 7 - Exhaust System:** This section covers the exhaust system components including manifolds, elbows, risers, and collectors. **Section 8 - Power Steering:** This section provides information on the power steering pump. This service manual is your go-to resource for all your MerCruiser GM V-6 262 CID (4.3L) engine service and repair needs.

The MerCruiser Service Repair Manual #18-GM V-6 262 CID (4.3L) is a comprehensive and indispensable resource for boat owners, mechanics, and marine service professionals who work with the popular GM V-6 262 CID (4.3L) engine, commonly found in MerCruiser stern drives and inboard marine applications. This manual provides detailed information on the engine's design, operation, maintenance, and repair procedures. It is designed to assist users in troubleshooting problems, performing routine maintenance, and completing major repairs with confidence. The manual is organized logically, with clear and concise instructions, diagrams, and illustrations that facilitate understanding even for those with limited technical experience. The GM V-6 262 CID (4.3L) engine, produced by General Motors, is a reliable and powerful marine engine renowned for its durability and performance. This naturally aspirated, fuel-injected engine boasts a displacement of 4.3 liters (262 cubic inches) and has been a popular choice for powering a wide range of boats, from small runabouts to larger cruisers. Its compact size and lightweight design contribute to its versatility and efficiency. This engine is known for its smooth operation, ample torque, and responsive acceleration, making it an ideal choice for both recreational and commercial boating applications. The MerCruiser Service Repair Manual #18-GM V-6 262 CID (4.3L) serves as a crucial companion to this engine, providing the necessary knowledge and guidance to ensure its optimal performance and longevity.