Outboard motor Ref. No.

OM-09007-P-E Page 1/2

Date: April 2009

MODEL F(L)300A, F(L)350A

SUBJECT PISTON MODIFICATION

The following information pertains to a part revision on the captioned models.

<Background and Reason>

The shape of the piston has been changed to improve its reliability.

Piston-Connecting Rod Assembly

(Previous) (New)

Piston Top

Changed shape

Piston Cross
Section

Increased wall thickness

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Reverse side of piston

(Previous) (New) Increased wall
thickness

Increased wall
thickness
Model Mark 6AW ⇒ 6AW01
<External Identification of Part>
Identified by the shape of the top of the piston or
the model mark on the reverse side of the piston.

<Part Number Changes and Interchangeability>

Obtainable through normal parts distribution route.
Description Previous Part No. New Part No. Interchangeability
PISTON-CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY 6AW-W1164-00 6AW-W1164-01 D

Part Interchangeability Symbols

Part Model Part Model Part Model Part Model
Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous
A B C D As a set
New New New New New New New New

<Applicable Models> The change is applicable to the listed engine serial numbers and thereafter.
The change is implemented successively starting in February 2009.
Model Type Engine Serial No.
F300A 6BJ 1000426–
FL300A 6BK 1000200–
F350A 6AW 1004464–
FL350A 6AX 1002719–

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