Head gasket help

[LARRYHUB]

I need help identifing the correct head gasket to order for my Force outboard.
s/n oe245971
50 hp ELPT
1997

 

[carholme]

Re: Head gasket help

Larry;

Here is a link to your s/n. Just click on Cylinder Block Assy.

http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Merc2/Force/50 H.P. (1997)/0E203000 THRU 0E287999/parts.html

Gerry

 

[LARRYHUB]

Re: Head gasket help

Thanks very much I was very confused. That was a big help.
Larry

 

[LARRYHUB]

Re: Head gasket help

I have recieved my head gasket. my question is my in lbs torque wrench only goes to 200 in lbs. should I use a ft pound torque wrench. My manual calls for 225 in lbs. I converted that to ft lbs= 18.75 lbs.
Thanks in advance
Larry

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Head gasket help

If you have the choice, it is always better to use inch pounds since your accuracy is better. (your accuracy, not the wrench accuracy. If you tend to go over a little when the wrench clicks, it is not so extreme as with a foot pound wrench.)

If you have a pointer style wrench just be careful to read it accurately.

18.75 is kind-of on the low end of a foot pound wrench, but if that is all you have, that's what you will use.

 

[LARRYHUB]

Re: Head gasket help

The reason I was replacing the Head gasket was because water was getting in lower cly fouling plug. I have now replaced the head gasket. Motor ran good for a few min. started missing. Now I am replacing exhoust gasket what a job bolts hard to get to. but I got them all out. I hope this fixes the water problem.