STARTING SYSTEM
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
90-861326--1 MARCH 1999 Page 4A-17
Specifications
PG260 Specifications
Delco I.D. Number MerCruiser Part Number
9000820 50-806963
No Load Test
Brush Spring
Rotation
Volts
Min.
Amps
Max. Amp Min. rpm Max. rpm
Tension Oz.
(Grams)
LH 10.6 60 95 2750 3250
83-104 oz.
(2352- 2948)
Pinion Clearance .101-.160 (.025-4.06mm)
Bearing Depth (Gear) .011-.014 (0.28-.038mm) Maximum
Bearing Depth (Housing) .009-.017 (0.4mm) Maximum
PG260 Starter Specifications
PG 260 STARTER MOTOR
Delco
No Load Test
.
.
Number
Volts Min. Amps Max. Amps Min. rpm Max. rpm
9000789 10.6 60 95 3000 3000
Brush Spring Tension 83-104 oz. (2353-2948 g.)
Pinion Clearance .010-.160 in. (0.25-4.00 mm)
Bearing Depth (Gear) .011-.014 in. (0.28-0.38 mm)
Bearing Depth (Drive Housing) .009-.017in. (0.25-0.45 mm)
Battery Cable Recommendations
IMPORTANT: Terminals must be soldered to cable ends to ensure good electrical
contact. Use electrical grade (resin flux) solder only. Do not use acid flux solder, as
it may cause corrosion and failure.
Cable Length
Cable Gauge
Up to 3 - 1/2 ft (1.1m) 4 (25 mm
2
)
3-1/2 - 6 ft (1.1-1.8m) 2 (35mm
2
)
6 ft - 7-1/2 ft (1.8-2.3m) 1 (50mm
2
)
7-1/2 - 9-1/2 ft (2.3-2.9m) 0 (50mm
2
)
9-1/2 - 12 ft (2.9-3.7m) 00 (70mm
2
)
12 - 15 ft (3.7-4.6m) 000 (95mm
2
)
15 - 19 ft (4.6-5.8m) 0000 (120m
2
)
Both positive (+) and negative (–) cables
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