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by ericmcrory » Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:22 pm
Is there a torque pattern to tighten the head bolts when reasembling the head? (K&B .40 marine inboard engine). What about amount of torque?
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by MECOA » Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:59 pm
Insert screws into head and tighten until they just touch the head. Then tighten them in the cross pattern. Tighten the screws only slightly, repeating the sequence a number of times until the screws are tight to about 5.2 inch lbs.
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by dieselfun » Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:37 am
[quote="MECOA"]Insert screws into head and tighten until they just touch the head. Then tighten them in the cross pattern. Tighten the screws only slightly, repeating the sequence a number of times until the screws are tight to about 5.2 inch lbs.[/quote]
Can you recommend a not too expensive torque wrench for hobby usage but adequate for small engines?
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by SteveM » Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:06 am
I've never used a torque wrench on my hobby motors and have never had an issue. You just need to use reasonable force.
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by dieselfun » Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:09 am
[quote="SteveM"]I've never used a torque wrench on my hobby motors and have never had an issue. You just need to use reasonable force.[/quote]
Thanks for your advise.
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