Merc torque specs

[chrisross]

I'm rebuilding my 1977 85 hp Merc outboard serial#459 5094. I'm currently replacing the water jacket.(Piece of metal after removing the exhaust cover and baffle plate.) Clymers repair manual doesn't state the torque for these bolts. <br />What's the torque?<br />Should I dress the gasket with any kind of adhesive or use it dry?<br />I was told to mix a two part epoxy for the bolts as a thread lock. Have you heard of this?<br />thanks Chris

 

[corm]

Re: Merc torque specs

Hi Chris,<br />Torque= 150 in.lbs.<br />Put gasket on dry(hope you got a -1 or a --1<br />gasket)<br />I never reuse the old plate as they are warped and usually spray water into the cylinders.<br />Merc recomends Resiweld Sealer on these bolts<br />an extreemly high temperature epoxy.<br />Good luck.<br />...have fun...corm<br /><br />------------------<br />cubic inches = power<br />power = speed<br />speed = FUN