Head torque needed 84 Johnson 50 hp 2 cyl

kennyk

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Hi all, the dealer had a chart that said 14 - 16ft/lbs. My seloc manual says 18 - 20ft/lbs. Anyone out there with a OEM manual that can help me. Thanks, Ken
 

Joe Reeves

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Re: Head torque needed 84 Johnson 50 hp 2 cyl

18 to 20 foot pounds is correct, to be tightened in the following sequence.

8...10

5....6

1....2

4....3

8....7
 

kennyk

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Re: Head torque needed 84 Johnson 50 hp 2 cyl

Thanks so much Joe. Ken
 

mikesea

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Re: Head torque needed 84 Johnson 50 hp 2 cyl

torque up in increments,be sure the threads are clean,I oil up olts,feel for stripping
 
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