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    torque water pump nuts to 30 in-lb

    I am putting a new water pump on my Merc. 40 hp (1982) and the manual says that I need to torque the bolts to 30 in-lb. I dont have a in-lb torque wrench and am wondering if there is a way around this. Can I get it to tight? I realize that I could break the plastic housing but will it work...
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    torque to 30 in-lb

    I am not familure with a torque wrench that torques to inches - lb I dont own one but I only remember them as ft-lb. Do normal torque wrenches have in-lb as well as ft-lb?
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    Do water pump gaskets need dressing or sealant?

    is it necessary to apply a sealant to new gaskets before putting them in place? I am replacing my water pump and have never done this procedure before.
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    What is oil seal OD on Water Pump

    Im replacing my water pump on my 1982 40hp 2 cycle. The clymer manual says on page 239 in step 3 to "position the pump base on a press. Wipe oil seal OD with Loctite Type A..." <br /><br />What is mean by wipe oil seal OD? I dont know what its refering to by the term OD. I bought I whole new...
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    How do you remove Water Pump base on a 1982 40HP

    I cant for the life of me, without breaking it, figure out how to remove the base to the water pump. I have gotten everything else apart without a problme but the base wont budge. Can anyone help here?
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    What year is my Mercury

    I am trying to figure out what year a 40 HP that I have is. Serial no. 6142249. I would realy appreciate it if some one could tell me. thanks
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