3.0L TKS Alpha Sterndrive Engine
8M0187358
Engine Only
135 HP @ 4800 RPM. 181 Cubic Inch Fully Dressed Marine Engine. Engine Features: Non-Power Steering, Front Engine Mount,z7 Turn Key Start Carburetor with Mechanical Fuel Pump. It is built with 100% new Quicksilver:cast iron block, large fillet radii crankshaft, Tri-metal bearings, 9.3:1 pistons, revised TKS carburetor calibration, 140°F thermostat, NGK spark plugs, and 1.5:1 rocker arms. Quicksilver cast iron cylinder heads feature: hardened seats, screw in studs, Black-X valves, & an exclusive Quicksilver combustion chamber allowing 4° BTDC base timing. Audio warning horn for overheat, low oil pressure, and low drive lube levels.It uses EST Analog Ignition, Single-Point Water Drain Using Blue Hoses, and 14-Pin Harness. Provision is made in the block for dealer installation of side engine mounts. Pilot bore machined into crankshaft to accept dealer installed Volvo couplers. Shipped with MerCruiser Alpha Coupler. Runs on 87 Octane Fuel.
NOTE: Because this is a completely new engine and not a major repower assembly, the old engine being replaced is to be returned per EPA 1068.240.
This PLUS‑SERIES ENGINE from QUICKSILVER are 100% new construction, and contains all the parts a crate engine lacks. This drop‑in‑ready new marine engine is based on popular MerCruiser and Mercury Remanufacturing models -100% new engine built with marine‑grade engine internals and other NEW marine components.
Since the focus of PLUS‑SERIES ENGINES is repower, many parts included in new MerCruiser engines used for new boat construction are not included. Parts such as: transoms, trim pumps, Y‑Pipes, rigging, props, boat harnesses, riser kits, closed cooling kits, steering cylinders, lubes, and many other parts required for a successful repower must all be purchased separately.
Adapting Plus Series engines to specific applications may require some parts to be transferred from the engines coming out of the boat or purchased separately. Examples include:
• Transfer of flywheel housings, couplers, and other hardware to adapt to various makes of drives and transoms
• Changing engine couplers to match specific transmissions, or customer preferences
• Changing engine mounts from front to side, or using solid engine mounts
• Use of various Quicksilver kits to meet your preferences or the specified installation requirements found in the Repower Reference Manual included with the engine
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Product Code: 712-8M0187358
