Head gasket bolt torque on a 80 or early 90s model johnson 40hp

southern draw

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Hey, i was just wondering if anyone knew what to torque the head bolts down too. I heard 12 pounds and that's what i did and I am still having water leak from around the gasket but 12 pounds just doesn't seem like enough to me. If anyone knows please let me know thanks.
 

EN2

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Re: Head gasket bolt torque on a 80 or early 90s model johnson 40hp

18 to 20 ft lbs. Retorque after a cool down.
 
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