head gasket

[saltyworks]

I am replacing the head gasket on my 97 90hp 2-stroke johnson, does anyone know the torque setting? Also I was thinking of putting durma-seal on it is there a special kind for marine salt water use?

 

[HighTrim]

Re: head gasket

Torque it to 216 to 240 inch pounds or 18 to 20 foot pounds. Sequence is important, so torque it as follows. No need for anything on the gaskets, install dry.

9...10

5....6

1....2

4....3

8....7

 

[saltyworks]

Re: head gasket

thanks for info, whitch on is #1, also there were 16 bolts due the one's down the middle not count?

 

[wilde1j]

Re: head gasket

then add two more rows

13...14

9...10

5....6

1....2

4....3

8....7

11...12

You sure you're not counting the head cover bolts?

 

[eFish]

Re: head gasket

Here's what I got for crossflow... I think he is talking water cover though as you said wilde1j