Leaking Head gasket 89 125 hp Force

[lakelover68]

I just noticed some water bubbling then spraying out of what I assume is the head gasket.....just above the water pump...at top of block....can I just pop off the entire head or do I have to take off the head cover ???............I assume I should not reuse the head bolts............anyone know proper torque and pattern ?????............

 

[MikDee]

Re: Leaking Head gasket 89 125 hp Force

Maybe it's the plug from the water jacket there rusted away?

 

[baxtr]

Re: Leaking Head gasket 89 125 hp Force

you don't need to take off the head cover, reuse bolts, torque to 225 in lbs, that is inch pounds, not foot pounds. They will break if you try ft lbs

torque pattern: start at the middle of the head and go in a spiral pattern outward, until you get them all.

I don't really understand the statement about just above the water pump, the pump is in the lower unit. Are you looking at the thermostat housing? that is at the top of cylinder 1 and has a plug like Mik Dee said

 

[lakelover68]

Re: Leaking Head gasket 89 125 hp Force

Sorry guys.............yes leaking around cylinder #1 between block and gasket/head......I knew I was looking at thermostat housing but typing water pump........anyway.....I am taking head to get checked for trueness instead of just using a straight edge !!!!!!!!

Just getting pi$$ed of watching my buddies on the lake...........

BOAT.............new definition............Bring Out Another Thousand !!!!!!

Thanks