Mercury Mariner 4, 5, and 6HP 4-Stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 127Get this manual
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4Check the margin thickness (a) of the valves after the valves have been groundAny valve with margin thickness of less than the specification, should be replaced45
Margin Thickness "a" Intake Valve Exhaust Valve 0.0280.047 in(0.71.2 mm)