Mercury Marine 8ELH FourStroke
Mercury Marine 8ELH FourStroke

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Mercury Marine
Mercury Marine
Model
8ELH FourStroke
8ELH FourStroke
Model Code
1F08311BK
1F08311BK
Color
Phantom Black
Phantom Black

Electrical

Alternator
6A / 76W
6A / 76W

Engine

Engine Type
Inline 2
Inline 2
Ignition
CDI with electronic spark advance
CDI with electronic spark advance
Starting
Electric
Electric
Exhaust
Through prop
Through prop

Measurements

Power
8 Horsepower
8 Horsepower
Displacement
208 Cubic Centimeter
208 Cubic Centimeter
Bore x Stroke
2.16 x 1.73 in. (55 x 44 mm)
2.16 x 1.73 in. (55 x 44 mm)
Shaft Length
20"
20"
Dry Weight
94 lbs
94 lbs

Operational

Steering
Tiller
Tiller
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Unleaded
Full Throttle RPM Range
5,000 - 6,000
5,000 - 6,000
Fuel Induction

2 valves per cylinder, single overhead cam (SOHC)

Fuel system - Carbureted

2 valves per cylinder, single overhead cam (SOHC)

Fuel system - Carbureted

Lubrication
Recommended oil - Mercury FourStroke Oil 10W-30
Recommended oil - Mercury FourStroke Oil 10W-30
Cooling
Water-cooled with thermostat
Water-cooled with thermostat
Gear Ratio
2.08:1
2.08:1
Gear Shift

F-N-R

Gearcase options - Standard

F-N-R

Gearcase options - Standard

Trim System

Ratcheting

Shallow water drive

Shallow water trim range - 16°

Trim & tilt - Manual

Ratcheting

Shallow water drive

Shallow water trim range - 16°

Trim & tilt - Manual

Instrumentation
Engine protection operator warning system - Low oil pressure, Over-rev
Engine protection operator warning system - Low oil pressure, Over-rev
Propeller
Yes
Yes

Features

Features

  • TIME FOR A NEW OUTBOARD MOTOR?: Is your boat ready for new power? Don’t wait until your engine is no longer working. With many outboard options on the market, identifying the best engine for your current boat can be daunting. Your authorized Mercury dealer can assess your current boat, discuss typical use and loads, determine which rigging and accessories you will need, and more.
  • FOURSTROKE TECHNOLOGY AND MERCURY: Always moving forward. With boater-driven innovations and technologies. Like the world's first multi-function tiller handle. And a total commitment to corrosion protection, utilizing hard-coat anodizing and a superior multi-step paint process. Mercury FourStroke engines have consistently set the bar for clean, quiet performance and low fuel consumption. Plus, no one has more models to fit your needs.
  • CARB star rating - 3
  • Recommended fuel - 87 octane / up to 10% ethanol
  • Remote fuel tank standard - 3.2 gal. (12 l)

Features

  • TIME FOR A NEW OUTBOARD MOTOR?: Is your boat ready for new power? Don’t wait until your engine is no longer working. With many outboard options on the market, identifying the best engine for your current boat can be daunting. Your authorized Mercury dealer can assess your current boat, discuss typical use and loads, determine which rigging and accessories you will need, and more.
  • FOURSTROKE TECHNOLOGY AND MERCURY: Always moving forward. With boater-driven innovations and technologies. Like the world's first multi-function tiller handle. And a total commitment to corrosion protection, utilizing hard-coat anodizing and a superior multi-step paint process. Mercury FourStroke engines have consistently set the bar for clean, quiet performance and low fuel consumption. Plus, no one has more models to fit your needs.
  • CARB star rating - 3
  • Recommended fuel - 87 octane / up to 10% ethanol
  • Remote fuel tank standard - 3.2 gal. (12 l)