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SPECIFICATIONS
90-858895R1 JANUARY 2001 Page 1A-1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Section 1A - Specifications
Table of Contents
Specifications 1A-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Propeller Information Charts 1A-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
Models 75/90 (4-Stroke)
PERFORMANCE
Horsepower:
Model 75
Model 90
Wide Open Throttle (WOT) RPM
Range:
Model 75
Model 90
75 hp (55.9 Kw) @ 5000 rpm
90 hp (67.1 Kw) @ 5500 rpm
4500 - 5500
5000 - 6000
OUTBOARD
WEIGHT
Electric
75/90 ELPT 386 lb (175.1 kg)
FUEL
Recommended Gasoline Automotive Unleaded
with a Minimum Pump Posted
Octane Rating of 87
OIL
Oil Filter
Oil Filter Wrench
Engine Oil Capacity
Engine Oil
+20
+40
+60
+80
F°
C°
0
+100
–7
+4
+16
+27
–18
+38
SAE
10W-30
SAE
25W-40
p/n 35-822626A2
p/n 91-802653
Either 5 Quarts or 5 Liters
SAE 10W-30 viscosity oil is recom-
mended for use in all temperatures.
SAE 25W-40 viscosity oil may be used at
temperatures above 40° F (4° C).
Use Quicksilver 4-Cycle Marine Oil with
the proper viscosity for the expected
temperature in your area (see range
thermometer on left). If not available, use
a premium quality 4-cycle engine oil cer-
tified to meet or exceed any one of the
following American Petroleum Institute
(API) service classifications SH, SG, SF,
CF-4, CE, CD, CDll.

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Page 1A-2 90-858895R1 JANUARY 2001
IGNITION
SYSTEM
Readings taken @
68°F (20°C).
Type
Spark Plug:
Type
Gap
Hex Size
Torque
Firing Order
Ignition Timing:
@ Idle (850 rpm)
@ WOT (6000 rpm)
Stator Output - Peak Voltage:
@ 400 rpm (Cranking)
@ 1500 rpm
@ 3500 rpm
Stator Coil Resistance
Crank Position Sensor Output - Peak
Voltage:
(WHT/BLK - BLK) for Cylinders 1 & 4
(WHT/RED - BLK) for Cylinders 2 & 3
@ 400 rpm (Cranking)
@ 1500 rpm
@ 3500 rpm
Crank Position Sensor Resistance
(WHT/BLK - BLK) for Cylinders 1 & 4
(WHT/RED - BLK) for Cylinders 2 & 3
CDI Unit Output - Peak Voltage:
(BLK/ORG - BLK) for Cylinders 1 & 4
(BLK/WHT - BLK) for Cylinders 2 & 3
@ 400 rpm (Cranking)
@ 1500 rpm
@ 3500 rpm
Ignition Coil Resistance:
Primary
Secondary (Without Boots)
High Tension Lead Resistance:
Cylinder #1
Cylinder #2
Cylinder #3
Cylinder #4
Engine Protection Controls:
Engine Speed Limiter
Spark Cut-Out to Cylinders
#1 or #4
#1 and #4
#1, #4, and #2 or #3
#1, #2, #3, and #4
Overheat/Low Oil Pressure Engine
Speed Control (Spark Cut-Out to
Cylinders #1 and #4)
Water Temperature Sensor:
2000 Engine S/N OT178499 and Below
Warning Horn/rpm Reduction
Reset Temperature
(Throttle Closed/Key off)
2001 Engine S/N OT178500 and Above
Warning Horn/rpm Reduction
Reset Temperature
(Throttle Closed/Key Off)
Microcomputer-Controlled CDI
NGK LFR5A-11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
5/8 in. (16 mm)
18 lb-ft (25 Nm)
1-3-4-2
5° A.T.D.C
18° B.T.D.C
6 - 9 V (WHT – WHT)
12 - 18 V (WHT - WHT)
14 - 25 V (WHT - WHT)
0.32 - 0.48 Ω (WHT - WHT)
2.8 - 3.4 V
6.5 - 7.8 V
10.5 - 12.0 V
445 - 545 Ω
445 - 545 Ω
165 - 190 V
175 - 200 V
175 - 200 V
0.078 - 0.106 Ω (BLK - BLK/WHT)
3.5 - 4.7 kΩ (Between Towers)
4.5 - 10.7 kΩ
3.3 - 8.0 kΩ
3.7 - 8.9 kΩ
4.3 - 10.2 kΩ
6200 rpm
6250 rpm
6300 rpm
6350 rpm
Gradually Lowers to 3000 rpm
140°F (60°C)
118°F (48°C)
194°F (90°F)
167°F (75°C)

SPECIFICATIONS
90-858895R1 JANUARY 2001 Page 1A-3
IGNITION
SYSTEM
Readings taken @
68°F (20°C).
2000 Engine Oil Pressure Switch:
S/N OT178499 and Below
Warning Horn/rpm Reduction
Reset Pressure
ECM reset@ Closed Throttle/Key Off
2001 Engine Oil Pressure Switch:
S/N OT178500 and Above
Warning Horn/rpm Reduction
Reset Pressure
ECM reset@ Closed Throttle/Key Off
Engine Water Temperature Sensor
Resistance:
@ -4°F (-20°C)
@ 32°F (0°C)
@ 68°F (20°C)
@ 104°F (40°C)
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS):
Input Voltage @ Idle (850 rpm)
Output Voltage@ Idle (850 rpm)
Stamped P.15
Continuity Below 2.2 psi (15 kPa)
No Continuity Above 2.2 psi (15 kPa)
Stamped 1.5
Continuity Below 21.78 psi (150 kPa)
No Continuity Above 21.78 psi (150 kPa)
15.5 kΩ
5.79 kΩ
2.45 kΩ
1.50 kΩ
5.0 ± 0.25 V (RED - ORG)
0.68 - 0.82 V (PNK - ORG)
CHARGING
SYSTEM
Readings taken @
68°F (20°C).
Alternator Type:
Alternator Output
Stator Coil Output - Peak Voltage:
@ 400 rpm (Cranking)
@ 1500 rpm
@ 3500 rpm
Stator Coil Resistance
Rectifier/Regulator Output - Peak
Voltage:
@ 1000 rpm
@ 1500 rpm
@ 3500 rpm
@ 6000 rpm
Quicksilver Tachometer Setting
Three Phase Stator Coil (12 Pole)
12.0 V; 20 Amps. (240 Watts)
(Rectified/Regulated)
6 - 9 V (WHT – WHT)
12 - 18 V (WHT - WHT)
14 - 25 V (WHT - WHT)
0.32 - 0.48 Ω (WHT - WHT)
18 - 22 V (RED - BLK)
19 - 24 V (RED - BLK)
19 - 24 V (RED - BLK)
19 - 24 V (RED - BLK)
“6P” or “4”
STARTING
SYSTEM
Electric Start:
Starter Type
Model/Manufacturer
Weight
Output
Rating
Reduction Gear Ratio
Brush:
Length
Minimum Length
Commutator:
Diameter
Minimum Diameter
Undercut
Undercut Limit
Ampere Draw Under:
(Load)
(No Load)
Sliding Gear
S114-828/Hitachi
7 lb, 11 oz (3.5 kg)
1.4 kW - 12 V
30 Seconds
7.85 (102:13)
0.610 in. (15.5 mm)
0.374 in. (9.5 mm)
1.113 in. (29.0 mm)
1.100 in. (28.0 mm)
0.020 in. (0.5 mm)
0.008 in. (0.2 mm)
165 Amps
80 Amps

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BATTERY
Battery Rating
Minimum Requirement
For operation below 32° F (0° C)
Ampere-Hours (Ah)
465 Marine Cranking Amps (MCA)
or 350 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
1000 Marine Cranking Amps (MCA) or
775 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
70 - 100
ENRICHMENT
CONTROL
SYSTEM
Readings taken @
68°F (20°C).
Auto Enrichener Resistance 15 - 25 Ohms (BLU - BLK)
FUEL
SYSTEM
Fuel Pump Type
Fuel Pump:
Discharge (@ 3000 rpm)
Pressure (Maximum)
Plunger Stroke
Fuel Tank Capacity
External (Plunger/Diaphragm)
17 gph (65 L/h)
7 psi (49 kPa)
0.23 - 0.36 in. (5.85 - 9.05 mm)
Accessory
CARBURETOR
Number of Carburetors
ID Mark
75
90
Venturi Size
75
90
Idle rpm (Neutral) Warm Engine
Idle rpm (Forward Gear) Warm Engine
Wide Open Throttle rpm (WOT)
Range:
Model 75
Model 90
Main Jet
75
90
Main Air Jet
75
90
Pilot Jet
75
90
Pilot Air Jet
75
90
Mid Range Jet
75
90
Pilot Screw
75
90
Float Height
4
67G
67F
0.945 in. (24 mm)
1.181 in. (30 mm)
850 ± 25 rpm
775 - 800 rpm
4500-5500
5000–6000
#112
#128
#115
#75
#45
#42
#85
#85
None
#40
2-1/2 ± 1/2
2 ± 1/2
0.51 - 0.59 in. (13.0-15.0 mm)
CYLINDER
BLOCK
Type
Displacement
Number of Cylinders
In–Line, 4 Stroke – DOHC, 16 Valves
97.4 cid (1,596 cc)
4

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90-858895R1 JANUARY 2001 Page 1A-5
STROKE Length 3.205 in. (81.4 mm)
CYLINDER
BORE
Diameter
Standard
Oversize-0.010 in. (0.25 mm)
Taper/Out of Round Maximum
Bore Type
3.110 - 3.111 in. (79.000 - 79.020 mm)
3.120 - 3.121 in. (79.250 - 79.270 mm)
0.003 in. (0.08 mm)
Cast Iron
PISTON
Piston Type
Measure Point (H)
O.D. at Skirt (H)
Standard (D)
Oversize-0.010 in. (0.25 mm)
Pin Boss Inside Diameter
H
D
Aluminum
0.51 in. (13 mm)
3.1073 - 3.1082 in. (78.928 - 78.949 mm)
3.1174 - 3.1182 in. (79.178 - 79.199 mm)
0.7090 - 0.7093 in. (18.008 - 18.015 mm)
PISTON
CLEARANCE
Piston to Cylinder Clearance 0.0028 - .0031 in. (0.070 - 0.080 mm)
RINGS
Top Ring
Dimension “B”
Dimension “T”
End Gap (Installed)
Side Clearance
Middle Ring
Dimension “B”
Dimension “T”
End Gap (Installed)
Side Clearance
Bottom (Oil Ring)
Dimension “B”
Dimension “T”
End Gap (Installed)
Side Clearance
T
B
T
B
T
B
0.046 - 0.047 in. (1.17 - 1.19 mm)
0.114 - 0.115 in. (2.89 - 2.91 mm)
0.006 - 0.012 in. (0.15 - 0.30 mm)
0.001 - 0.003 in. (0.02 - 0.08 mm)
0.058 - 0.059 in. (1.47 - 1.49 mm)
0.118 - 0.126 in. (3.00 - 3.20 mm)
0.028 - 0.035 in. (0.70 - 0.90 mm)
0.001 - 0.003 in. (0.03 - 0.07 mm)
0.094 - 0.098 in. (2.38 - 2.48 mm)
0.094 in. (2.40 mm)
0.008 - 0.028 in. (0.20 - 0.70 mm)
0.001 - 0.006 in. (0.03 - 0.15 mm)
COMPRESSION
RATIO
Compression Ratio
Cylinder Compression (Minimum)
9.6:1
138 psi (950 kPa)
PISTON PIN Piston Pin Outside Diameter 0.7083 - 0.7087 in. (17.997 - 18.000 mm)
CONNECTING
ROD
Small End Inside Diameter
Big End Inside Diameter
Oil Clearance (Big End)
Big End Bearing Thickness
Yellow
Green
Blue
Red
0.7073 - 0.7081 in. (17.965 - 17.985 mm)
1.8514 - 1.8518 in. (47.025 - 47.035 mm)
0.0009 - 0.0014 in. (0.023 - 0.035 mm)
0.0590 - 0.0593 in. (1.499 -1.506 mm)
0.0593 - 0.0596 in. (1.506 - 1.513 mm)
0.0596 - 0.0598 in. (1.513 - 1.520 mm)
0.0598 - 0.0601 in. (1.520 - 1.527 mm)

SPECIFICATIONS
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CRANKSHAFT
Crankshaft Journal
Diameter
Minimum Diameter
Crankshaft Pin
Diameter
Minimum Diameter
Crankshaft Run-out
1.8892 - 1.8898 in.
(47.985 - 48.000 mm)
1.8887 in. (47.972 mm)
1.7316 - 1.7323 in.
(43.982 - 44.000 mm)
1.7311 in. (43.971 mm)
0.001 in. (0.03 mm)
CRANKCASE
Crankcase Main Journal Inside
Diameter
Crankshaft Journal Oil Clearance
Upper Crankcase Main Journal
Bearing Thickness
Green
Blue
Red
Lower Crankcase Main Journal
Bearing Thickness
Yellow
Green
Blue
Red
No. 3 Main Journal Bearing Thickness
Green
Blue
Red
2.1269 - 2.1276 in.
(54.023 - 54.042 mm)
0.0009 - 0.0017 in. (0.024 - 0.044 mm)
0.1178 - 0.1181 in. (2.992 - 2.999 mm)
0.1181 - 0.1183 in. (2.999 - 3.006 mm)
0.1183 - 0.1186 in. (3.006 - 3.013 mm)
0.1185 -0.1188 in. (3.010 - 3.017 mm)
0.1188 - 0.1191 in. (3.017- 3.024 mm)
0.1191 - 0.1193 in. (3.024 - 3.031 mm)
0.1193 - 0.1196 in. (3.031 - 3.038 mm)
0.1178 - 0.1181 in. (2.992 - 2.999 mm)
0.1181 - 0.1183 in. (2.999 - 3.006 mm)
0.1183 - 0.1186 in. (3.006 - 3.013 mm)

SPECIFICATIONS
90-858895R1 JANUARY 2001 Page 1A-7
CAMSHAFT
Camshaft Dimensions
Intake “A”
Exhaust “A”
Intake “B”
Exhaust “B”
Valve Lift
Intake
Exhaust
Run-out Limit
Camshaft Bearing Diameter “a”
Camshaft Bearing Oil Clearance
A
B
A
1.465 - 1.472 in. (37.22 - 37.38 mm)
1.453 - 1.459 in. (36.90 - 37.06 mm)
1.178 - 1.184 in. (29.92 - 30.08 mm)
1.178 - 1.184 in. (29.92 - 30.08 mm)
0.273 in. (6.94 mm)
0.259 in. (6.58 mm)
0.0039 in. (0.1 mm)
0.9827 - 0.9835 in. (24.96 - 24.98 mm)
0.0008-0.0024 in.(0.020-0.061 mm)
VALVE SPRING
Free Length “a”
Minimum Free Length
Tilt Limit “b”
a
b
2.094 in. (53.20 mm)
2.057 in. (52.25 mm)
Less than 0.10 in. (2.6 mm)
CYLINDER HEAD
Warp Limit
Camshaft Bearing Inside Diameter
a
Valve Lifter Bore Inside Diameter
0.004 in. (0.1 mm)
0.984 - 0.985 in. (25.000 - 25.021 mm)
1.102 - 1.103 in. (28.000 - 28.021 mm)

SPECIFICATIONS
Page 1A-8 90-858895R1 JANUARY 2001
VALVES
Valve/Valve Seat/Valve Guides:
Valve Clearance (cold)
Intake
Exhaust
Valve Face Angle
Intake
Exhaust
Valve Dimensions:
“A” Head Diameter
Intake
Exhaust
“B” Face Width
Intake
Exhaust
“C” Seat Width
Intake
Exhaust
“D” Margin Thickness
Intake
Exhaust
Stem Outside Diameter
Intake
Exhaust
Guide Inside Diameter
Intake
Exhaust
Stem To Guide Clearance
Intake
Exhaust
Stem Run-out Limit (max.)
0.007 - 0.009 in. (0.17 - 0.23 mm)
0.011 - 0.014 in. (0.31 - 0.34 mm)
120°, 91°, 110°
140°, 91°, 110°
1.142 - 1.150 in. (29.0 - 29.2 mm)
0.945 - 0.953 in. (24.0 - 24.20 mm)
0.079 - 0.096 in. (2.00 - 2.43 mm)
0.090 - 0.107 in. (2.28 - 2.71 mm)
0.014 - 0.022 in. (0.35 - 0.55 mm)
0.014 - 0.022 in. (0.35 - 0.55 mm)
0.018 - 0.026 in. (0.45 - 0.65 mm)
0.026 - 0.033 in. (0.65 - 0.85 mm)
0.2352 - 0.2358 in. (5.975 - 5.990 mm)
0.2346 - 0.2352 in. (5.960 - 5.975 mm)
0.2364 - 0.2369 in. (6.005 - 6.018 mm)
0.2364 - 0.2369 in. (6.005 - 6.018 mm)
0.0006 - 0.0017 in. (0.015 - 0.043 mm)
0.0012 - 0.0023 in. (0.030 - 0.058 mm)
0.001 in. (0.03 mm)
“A”
“B”
“C”
“D”
Valve Dimensions
Head Diameter Face Width Seat Width Margin Thickness
VALVE LIFTERS
Valve Lifter Outside diameter
Valve Lifter to Lifter Bore Clearance
1.1010 - 1.1016 in.
(27.965 - 27.980 mm)
0.0008 - 0.0022 in. (0.020 -0.056 mm)
VALVE SHIM
Valve shim Thickness
(in 0.025 mm increments)
0.0787 - 0.1299 in. (2.000 - 3.300 mm)
THERMOSTAT
Valve Opening Temperature
Full Open Temperature
Valve Lift (Minimum)
140° F (60° C)
158° F (70° C)
0.12 in. (3 mm)

SPECIFICATIONS
90-858895R1 JANUARY 2001 Page 1A-9
LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
Pump Type
Oil Pump Drive
Discharge at 212°F (100°C) with
10W-30 Oil at 1000 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure (Warm Engine)
@ 850 rpm
Engine Oil Pan Capacity
Relief Valve Opening Pressure
Oil Pump:
Non-Serviceable
Trochoid with Relief Valve
Drive shaft Spline
1.56 gph (5.9 L/h)
46.5 psi (320 kPa)
Either 5 Qts. or 5 Liters
71 psi (490 kPa)
MID-SECTION
Recommended Transom Height:
Short Shaft
Long Shaft
Steering Pivot Range
Full Tilt Up Angle
Allowable Transom Thickness (Max)
20 in. (51 cm)
25 in. (64 cm)
60°
71°
3 in. (76.2 mm)
GEAR HOUSING
BIGFOOT
(2.07:1)
Gear Ratio
Gearcase Capacity
Lubricant Type
Forward Gear
Number of Teeth
Pinion Gear
Number of Teeth
Pinion Height
Pinion Gear Locating Tool
Flat Number
Disc Number
Forward Gear Backlash
Backlash Indicating Tool
Mark Number
Water Pressure
@ 1000 rpm
@ 6000 rpm (WOT)
2.07:1
22.5 fl oz (665 mL)
Quicksilver Gear Lube-Premium Blend
29 Spiral/Bevel
14 Spiral/Bevel
0.025 in. (0.64 mm)
91-12349A2
#2
#3
0.015-0.022 in. (0.38-0.55 mm)
91-19660--1
#1
5 psi (34.5 kPa)
20.5 psi (141.5 kPa)

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Page 1A-10 90-858895R1 JANUARY 2001
Propeller Information Charts
Mercury/Mariner 75 (4-Stroke) 2.07:1
Wide Open Throttle RPM : 4500-5500
Recommended Transom Heights : 20”
Right Hand Rotation Standard
Gear Reduction : 2.07:1
Diameter Pitch
No. of
Blades Material
Approx.
Gross Boat
Wgt. (lbs)
Approx.
Boat
Length
Speed
Range
(mph)
Propeller
Part Number
13-1/2” 26” 3 Steel Up to 1400 Up to 16’ 47-64 48-16996A45
13-1/2” 24” 3 Steel Up to 1600 Up to 16’ 42-58 48-16994A45
12-1/2” 23” 3 Alum 1200-1700 15-17’ 40-55 48-77350A45
13-1/2” 22” 3 Steel 1300-1900 15-17’ 38-52 48-16992A45
12-3/4” 21” 3 Alum 1400-2000 15-17’ 35-49 48-77348A45
13-1/4” 20” 3 Steel 1500-2200 16-18’ 33-46 48-16990A45
13” 19” 3 Alum 1600-2400 16-18’ 31-43 48-77346A45
13” 18” 3 Steel 1800-2600 16-18’ 29-40 48-16988A45
13-1/4” 17” 3 Alum 1900-2900 17-19’ 27-37 48-77344A45
13-1/8” 16” 3 Steel 2100-3200 17-19’ 24-34 48-16986A45
13-1/4” 16” 3 Alum 2100-3200 17-19’ 24-34 48-854360A45
13-3/4” 15” 3 Alum 2300-3600 17-20’ 22-32 48-77342A45
13-3/8” 14” 3 Steel 2600-4100 19-21’ 20-29 48-17314A45
14” 13” 3 Alum 2900-4600 19-22’ 18-26 48-77340A45
14” 12” 3 Steel 3700+ pontoon 16-23 48-17312A45
14” 11” 3 Alum 4500+ pontoon/work 15-21 48-77338A45
14” 10” 3 Steel 5500+ houseboat/
work
1-18 48-17310A45
14” 10” 3 Alum 5500+ houseboat/
work
1-18 48-854342A45
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