Re: Grease or Ground
G DANE <br /><br />Good 'can of worms' you opened up!<br /><br />>clean dry head bolts + spec. torque = clamping force<br />>oiled head bolts + spec. torque = 2 X clamping force<br />>sealant or glued bolts = less clamping force<br />>loctite'd bolts + spec. torque = less clamping force<br />>greased or STP'd bolts + spec. torque = 2plus X clamping force and may pull threads<br /><br />>Cast iron block manufacturers recommend to lightly oil head bolts with engine oil or their own special lube.<br />>I can't find 'documented' marine recommendations.....maybe someone else can<br /><br />As far as the ignition system goes, use the easiest method to prevent spark voltage:<br /><br />-flick lanyard, or<br />-disconnect pack, or<br />-unplug stator, or<br />-if its a system where shut down is accomplished by throttle position, ground plug wires to block<br /><br />Good luck!