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Captndrydock reacted to Nordin's post in the thread Re- torque head bolts? with Like.

From my experience the first reason you have to retorque the head bolts is if you have changed the gasket, the new gasket will be...

May 1, 2024
Captndrydock replied to the thread Re- torque head bolts?.

I'm not a very experienced mechanic, but I'd guess that your gasket was still compressing.

Apr 30, 2024
Captndrydock replied to the thread Re- torque head bolts?.

Yeah, re-torquing the head bolts as routine maintenance is certainly open to debate. I've been chatting with some very experienced...

Apr 30, 2024
Captndrydock reacted to jerryjerry05's post in the thread Re- torque head bolts? with Like.

Had twin 88/85hp Forces. Never retorqued and never had a problem. Now if I had the head rebuilt?? I'd do that procedure.

Apr 30, 2024
Captndrydock reacted to racerone's post in the thread Re- torque head bolts? with Like.

Yes , it is a procedure that should be done.-----Simply ignore this modern " torque to yield " stuff.----Many motors have suffered...

Apr 29, 2024
Captndrydock posted the thread Re- torque head bolts? in Force & Chrysler Outboards.

I was recently advised to re torque the head bolts on my 77 135 hp Chrysler outboard twice a year. My concern is whether they are...

Apr 29, 2024

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