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realtree280

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i need torque setting for cylinder head in ft. pounds for johnson 15 horse model j15rcsd i have 2 manuals and 2 different settings
 

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16-20 ft/lbs., 216-240 in/lbs. If you can, use a in/lbs. wrench on these aluminum engines.
 

realtree280

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thanks i was waiting on this answer so i guess seloc is correct then
 

realtree280

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would you or anyone know wich ports the water exits after it goes thru the thermostat , it seems that the pee hole flows constant while the ports on the housing will start to flow after a minute or so. was wondering if that is correct ? looking at the flow diagram i have looks like the water would not come out pee hole til after the thermostat opened but maybe i am wrong
 

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Ports on upper housing will flow after t'stats have opened
 

realtree280

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great i did not know because it never had a thermostat in it all i know is pee hole flows right away while the two ports on housing flow later after running a bit
 

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i had no idea it had never had a thermostat for years til i pulled head off and water cover
 

realtree280

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ok i just took compression test both cylinders are at 90 lbs is that ok?
 

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90 lbs is on the low side but OK so long as both cylinders are close to each other (I have a 1975 9.9 & it has 105 lbs). The low reading may be that the gage reads low so you might check with another gage. <br /><br />Time for a deacrb if you have not done one recently.<br /><br />Last thing - OMC engines don't like to run cold. Put a t-stat in.
 

realtree280

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yes i put the stat in , now what exactly will the decarb do for the engine?
 

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The decarb is suposed to remove carbon deposits, as for the best way there are some psts that deal with this topic in the engine FAQ section on the forum home page ;)
 
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