Head Gasket Force

[bkearse]

Hello all, Any suggestions on online purchase of head gasket for 90hp 91 Force 3 cylinder. Model 906X91E Serial 27670. Would like to purchase today. Also, what kind of sealant do I need to reinstall head gasket. Thanks in advance.

 

[Rex]

Re: Head Gasket Force

MAKE SURE THE TWO SURFACE ARE VERY CLEAN.<br />IF YOU GOT SOMETHING THATS VERY FLAT<br />LAY DOWN SOME EMERY AND RUN THE HEAD OVER IT<br />ONCE OR TWICE IT MAY BE WRAPPED.<br />I'M NOT SURE ABOUT SEALANT.<br /><br /> GOOD LUCK REX

 

[fone_man]

Re: Head Gasket Force

906X91E Serial 27670<br /><br />90 = HP<br /><br />6 = No power trim - Breakerless ignition<br /><br />X = Bayliner<br /><br />91 = Year<br /><br />Thought you might want to know breakdown of serial number.<br /><br /><br />E = Major model revision (Model year or midyear)

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: Head Gasket Force

If there's a Mercury dealer in your area, ask for part # 27-820438. I agree with the emery cloth tratment and cleaning of the surfaces, but have never used sealant on a head gasket. Not sure of the cheapest on-line source for your part.

 

[12Footer]

Re: Head Gasket Force

Rex is right on. The flatter, the better...<br />The finer the emery, the better. No goop. The new gasket is made to conform when compressed to spec. goop will not allow it to comform correctly.<br />So THAT is what the "X" is!!! I learnt somethin new. Thanx, Fone man

 

[manowar]

Re: Head Gasket Force

do not use sealant ever ! when you torque the head back down run bolts up snug I think 20 ftlbs is right you might check but they need to be torqued in sequence 2 insides then 2 out sides then 2 insides 2 outsides etc. till done retorque after a few hours no more than 10 on water

 

[dmessy]

Re: Head Gasket Force

Force stuff can be bought at a great price with good service from Mastertech(out of Hawaii). Their site is www.maxrules.com <br />P.S.-No , I don't work for them but have used them and was pleasently pleased!

 

[bkearse]

Re: Head Gasket Force

Thank you all. You guys are incredible. My boat will never see the repair shop again. I'm mechanically inclined but feared my outboard. Since I have joined this site I have found an electrical problem as well as low compression in one cylinder. As soon as I receive the parts and install them you guys will be the first to know how the boat is running. Thanks for everything! I hope I will be able to help someone else in the future. Thanks again!!

 

[lonewolf5347]

Re: Head Gasket Force

ON LINE YOU CAN ALSO TRY www.seilermarine.com mike has great prices on part

 

[norman158]

Re: Head Gasket Force

instead of emery paper try valve grind compound on a sheet of glass move the head in a circle on it. just make sure you clean the head real good before you reinstall