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Re: bolt torque?

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Originally Posted by Pwrbt33

Well, first off I am sorry to hear that you had a problem. Second I hope you read the reply as it says inch pounds verses foot pounds. Most torque wrenches have a conversion on it for inch to foot pounds. What was stated is from a Mercury manual.

John S.

the manual (merc #23) sez 35lbs 502 MPI .. all bolts ... 12 short 4 long ... sez 30lbs for the 7.4 MPI ...

John , what is the source of your specs ?

124 inch pounds is about 10-11 Foot lbs ...big difference ...

Re: bolt torque?

Went out for the shake down today ....78 on the gps with more in it ... Thanks again guys

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Originally Posted by 502SCS

Thanks again guys .. Just torqued the last bolt on the plenum...So after work tomorrow me and my trusty fire extinguisher :evilb: will try to start the 502 up :drink: