This workshop service manual covers the Mercury MerCruiser GM V6 4.3L #18 Marine Engine, also identified by its 262-CID engine code and GEN+ generation. Designed for marine applications, this V6 engine offers reliable performance with features such as a balance shaft and various fuel system options including carbureted and throttle body fuel injection. It is engineered for durability and efficiency in demanding marine environments, supporting models such as MCM 4.3L ALPHA and MCM 4.3LX BRAVO, among others, across a production range from 1993 to 1996 and beyond.
This comprehensive manual provides essential information for owners, technicians, and mechanics. It details maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guidance, and technical specifications necessary for the upkeep and repair of the specified Mercury MerCruiser engines. Covered systems include fuel delivery, charging, ignition, starting, lubrication, cylinder head, crankshaft, timing, balance shaft, and exhaust systems, along with instrumentation and audio warning systems. The manual is presented in English and includes detailed exploded views, pictures, diagrams, and wiring schematics to facilitate accurate service.
MERCURY MERCRUISER GM V6 4.3L #18 MARINE ENGINE WORKSHOP SERVICE MANUAL
V6 MODELS COVERED in THIS MANUAL
MODEL SERIAL NUMBER MODEL YEAR
MCM 4.3L ALPHA OF000615 - OF800000 1993 - 1996
MCM 4.3LX ALPHA OF001220 - OF800000 1993 - 1996
MCM4.3LX GEN+ ALPHA OF803000 and Above 1996 and Above
MCM 4.3LXH GEN+ ALPHA OF803114 and Above 1996 and Above
MCM 262 MAGNUN EFI GEN+ ALPHA OF803800 and Above 1996 and Above
MCM 4.3LX BRAVO OF 605305 - OF800000 1996
MCM 4.3LX GEN+ BRAVO OF831000 and Above 1996 and Above
MCM 4.3LXH GEN+ BRAVO OF803400 and Above 1996 and Above
MCM 262 MAGNUM EFI GEN+ BRAVO OF803802 and Above 1996 and Above
OWNERS MANUAL, INSTALLATION MANUAL, SPECIAL TOOLS MANUAL ALSO INCLUDED
ENGINE COVERED:
4.3L (262-CID) 4.3L/4.3LX BALANCE SHAFT GEN+ ENGINE
CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
BSO-SAV EMISSION FUEL SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM
CLOSED COOLED MODELS
COLLECTORS SYSTEM
ENGINE 262 CID (4.3L)
CYLINDERHEAD & VALVE
OIL PAN & PUMP
FLYWHEEL & CRANKCASE
CRANKSHAFT/CONNECTING ROD
TIMING CHAIN & SPROCKET
BALANCE SHAFT & GEAR
TORSIONAL DAMPER
EXHAUST GENERAL
FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
INSTRUMENTATION
GAUGES-SENDERS-SWITCHES
AUDIO WARNING SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
MANIFOLD AND ELBOWS
MCM MODELS - ALPHA ONE DRIVES
MCM MODELS - BRAVO DRIVES
MERCARB 2 BARREL CARBURETOR
POWER STEERING
RISERS SYSTEM
SEAWATER COOLING MODELS
STARTING SYSTEM
THROTTLE BODY FUEL INJECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
WEBER 4 BARREL CARBURETOR
WIRING DIAGRAMS
This is a very comprehensive manual (DOWNLOAD in PDF format) for MERCURY MERCRUISER GM V6 4.3L #18 MARINE ENGINE, Features detailed exploded views. This is the same manual that technicians use to fix your vehicles. Manual covers detailed and complete step-by-step written procedures with pictures and diagrams, fully printable-selected pages or whole manual, illustrated. So, you will not be disappointed. This is the manual for Repairs, Maintenance & servicing.
MERCURY MERCRUISER GM V6 4.3L #18 MARINE ENGINE WORKSHOP SERVICE MANUAL
V6 MODELS COVERED in THIS MANUAL
MODEL SERIAL NUMBER MODEL YEAR
MCM 4.3L ALPHA OF000615 - OF800000 1993 - 1996
MCM 4.3LX ALPHA OF001220 - OF800000 1993 - 1996
MCM4.3LX GEN+ ALPHA OF803000 and Above 1996 and Above
MCM 4.3LXH GEN+ ALPHA OF803114 and Above 1996 and Above
MCM 262 MAGNUN EFI GEN+ ALPHA OF803800 and Above 1996 and Above
MCM 4.3LX BRAVO OF 605305 - OF800000 1996
MCM 4.3LX GEN+ BRAVO OF831000 and Above 1996 and Above
MCM 4.3LXH GEN+ BRAVO OF803400 and Above 1996 and Above
MCM 262 MAGNUM EFI GEN+ BRAVO OF803802 and Above 1996 and Above
OWNERS MANUAL, INSTALLATION MANUAL, SPECIAL TOOLS MANUAL ALSO INCLUDED
ENGINE COVERED:
4.3L (262-CID) 4.3L/4.3LX BALANCE SHAFT GEN+ ENGINE
CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
BSO-SAV EMISSION FUEL SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM
CLOSED COOLED MODELS
COLLECTORS SYSTEM
ENGINE 262 CID (4.3L)
CYLINDERHEAD & VALVE
OIL PAN & PUMP
FLYWHEEL & CRANKCASE
CRANKSHAFT/CONNECTING ROD
TIMING CHAIN & SPROCKET
BALANCE SHAFT & GEAR
TORSIONAL DAMPER
EXHAUST GENERAL
FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
INSTRUMENTATION
GAUGES-SENDERS-SWITCHES
AUDIO WARNING SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
MANIFOLD AND ELBOWS
MCM MODELS - ALPHA ONE DRIVES
MCM MODELS - BRAVO DRIVES
MERCARB 2 BARREL CARBURETOR
POWER STEERING
RISERS SYSTEM
SEAWATER COOLING MODELS
STARTING SYSTEM
THROTTLE BODY FUEL INJECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
WEBER 4 BARREL CARBURETOR
WIRING DIAGRAMS
This is a very comprehensive manual (DOWNLOAD in PDF format) for MERCURY MERCRUISER GM V6 4.3L #18 MARINE ENGINE, Features detailed exploded views. This is the same manual that technicians use to fix your vehicles. Manual covers detailed and complete step-by-step written procedures with pictures and diagrams, fully printable-selected pages or whole manual, illustrated. So, you will not be disappointed. This is the manual for Repairs, Maintenance & servicing.
