Water jacket gasket

[Hennysemitara]

I know on the head gasket it dont get gasket sealer, but the water jacket gasket does it get gasket sealer?

 

[interalian]

I use gasket sealer on any of the thin paper/card gaskets. Bypass covers, exhaust covers, top cooling cover, thermostat etc. etc. Paint it on the gasket thin, both sides.

 

[Hennysemitara]

Whats the torque spec for head cover and any bolt tightening pattern?

 

[interalian]

Cylinder head screws are 18-20 lb/ft. Water jacket screws on head are 60-80 lb/in. Torque in three steps to 1/3, 2/3 then full torque. Torque pattern - start in center and work out in increasing circles - applies to head and water cover.

 

[Hennysemitara]

how the heck are the water jacket gaskets so tight? those little bolts can handle? how about the lower unit oil, how tight do i make that screw?

 

[interalian]

The head bolts have 1/2" heads and go 18-20 lb/ft.
The water cover bolts have 7/16" heads and go 60-80 lb/inch (which is equal to 5-7 lb/ft).

 

[Hennysemitara]

The head bolts have 1/2" heads and go 18-20 lb/ft.
The water cover bolts have 7/16" heads and go 60-80 lb/inch (which is equal to 5-7 lb/ft).

shoot i didnt see the lb/inch part. thanks!