MERC 2.5,200 H.P., CYLINDER HEAD TORQUE

[Don CHICHO]

HI, WHAT'S THE BEST CYLINDER HEAD SCREW TORQUE USING PRO-MARINE (844-1) HEAD GASKETS ???<br />30 or 40 ft.-lb.<br /><br />THANKS,<br />DON

 

[Mettaree]

Re: MERC 2.5,200 H.P., CYLINDER HEAD TORQUE

Don: Should be labled on the head. On my '96 2.5L 200hp I believe it is 35 ft. lb. plus 90 degrees.<br />Go in steps to 35 lbs. then 90 deg. - if possible use torque turn gauge for this part.<br /><br />