Mercruiser 5.0L MPI

Paxdad

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I was going over the engine last night and ran across these two bolts and need assistance on what they are for and how tight should they be tightened as mine were only finger tight. They are located on the port and starboard side at the back of the motor bell housing and appear to rest on the outdrive housing. I expect they have something to do with the motor install alignement/ level but not sure.
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Re: Mercruiser 5.0L MPI

I was going over the engine last night and ran across these two bolts and need assistance on what they are for and how tight should they be tightened as mine were only finger tight. They are located on the port and starboard side at the back of the motor bell housing and appear to rest on the outdrive housing. I expect they have something to do with the motor install alignement/ level but not sure.
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Ayuh,.... Those are the motor mount bolts,... they should be 'bout 50 ft.lbs...

Ya might wanta pull the drive, 'n check the alignment, after ya tighten 'em...
 
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