1998 Force 120- Exhaust Plate, Head & Reeds (PICTURES)

[nalegtx149]

anyone here happen to know how to tighten the reed plate/carburetor adapter back onto the engine? i can not find any torque specs. I tried tightening until snug but found several leaks once i got it started (it was a b*tch to start with those leaks too). I'm taking the plate back off tomorrow and will try to tighten in a circular inside/out pattern but really would like to now if i need a specific torque? Should i locktite all these bolts too?
the bolts im speaking of are the ones that bolt to the engine not to the reed blocks (see picture)

 

[GA_Boater]

anyone here happen to know how to tighten the reed plate/carburetor adapter back onto the engine? i can not find any torque specs. I tried tightening until snug but found several leaks once i got it started (it was a b*tch to start with those leaks too). I'm taking the plate back off tomorrow and will try to tighten in a circular inside/out pattern but really would like to now if i need a specific torque? Should i locktite all these bolts too?
the bolts im speaking of are the ones that bolt to the engine not to the reed blocks (see picture)

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