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Thread: 496 MAG HO help needed.

  1. #1
    AZJD
    I have a 496 and I am just looking for some input. This is the first Mercury engine I have dealt with so I am a little ignorant on the 496!
    I am looking for common oil preassure at idle, aswell as at top RPM 4800 or so....
    I am currently around 22-25 psi at idle and 50ish at 4800RPM...
    Any input would be appreciated.

  2. #2
    Jordy
    I hear it reads much better when it's filled up to the full mark on the dipstick. Oh, and even better when the shifter is in neutral and the engine starts.

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    voodoomedman
    I have a 496 and I am just looking for some input. This is the first Mercury engine I have dealt with so I am a little ignorant on the 496!
    I am looking for common oil preassure at idle, aswell as at top RPM 4800 or so....
    I am currently around 22-25 psi at idle and 50ish at 4800RPM...
    Any input would be appreciated.
    Can't tell you the exact pressure at idle without looking at my boat. I just know if something doesn't look right. As far as the RPM yes 4400-4800. This link will help a little.
    http://www.mercurymarine.com/496_mag_sd_-_375_hp

  4. #4
    AZJD
    Can't tell you the exact pressure at idle without looking at my boat. I just know if something doesn't look right. As far as the RPM yes 4400-4800. This link will help a little.
    http://www.mercurymarine.com/496_mag_sd_-_375_hp
    Unfortunately that site doesn't help much and everyone I ask has a different answer. Thanks for the help though voodoo

  5. #5
    chevypoweredracer
    thats enough

  6. #6
    phebus
    If your at 4800rpm now, with the heat on, you sound like you have it propped right, and the oil pressure sounds good too.

  7. #7
    Beer-30
    Mine is about 20-25 psi at idle, and around 45 cruising. Since I am running 10-30 M1, I think that is just fine. That's about all the pressure one could expect from a stocker.

  8. #8
    AZJD
    Thanks alot for your input...............really appreciated!!!!!

  9. #9
    phebus
    Beer-30, I'm surprised your only ruuning 10-30, in the summer heat. After a long run, when you build some heat, you don't see a dropoff of pressure?
    I hear the Mobil 1 15-50 EP is good stuff.

  10. #10
    Beer-30
    Beer-30, I'm surprised your only ruuning 10-30, in the summer heat. After a long run, when you build some heat, you don't see a dropoff of pressure?
    I hear the Mobil 1 15-50 EP is good stuff.
    Nope, Not really. With an oil cooler, you generally have pretty stable temp - especially "low" HP engines. After a WOT run from Springs back to the Channel, it is just slightly above 20 @idle. It only takes 7 lbs or so to run a motor, so the rest is HP loss from driving the pump anyway. I wouldn't expect much more pressure out of a stocker anyway. These motors are know for low psi. The 10-30 seems fine in there.

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