** Mercury MerCruiser 496 CID (8.1L) Gasoline Engine Service Manual Complete Service Manual for the Mercury Mercruiser 496 C.I.D. (8.1L) Gasoline Marine Engines. 355 pages and 6.13 MB of very well detailed easy to read troubleshooting, rebuilding, servicing, maintenance and repair information complete with many charts, diagrams, schematics, specifications and pictures. This manual covers all aspects of servicing this equipment in a very clear and concise format with the convenience of having all this information at your fingertips !! This manual will allow you to completely troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble your equipment. Models Covered in This Manual Sterndrive (MCM) Model Serial Number 496 Mag HO 0M000000 & Up 496 Mag 0M000000 & Up Inboard (MIE) Model Serial Number 8.1S HO 0M000000 & Up 8.1S Horizon 0M000000 & Up Contents As Follows : Section 1 - Important Information A - General Information B - Maintenance C - Troubleshooting Section 2 - Removal and Installation A - MCM Models B - MIE Models Section 3 - Engine A - 496 cid (8.1L) Section 4 - Electrical System A - Starting System B - Ignition System C - Charging System Section 5 - Fuel System A - Fuel Delivery System for Electronic Fuel Injection B - Fuel Injection Disassembly and Reassembly Section 6 - Cooling System A - Closed Cooled Models Section 7 - Exhaust System A - Manifolds and Elbows B - Collectors Section 8 - Drives A - Velvet Drive 5000 Series Transmission B - Hurth Transmission Section 9 - Power Steering A - Pump