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THRILLSEEKER

03-29-2008 10:21 PM

TRS Gimble Stud Torque

Does Merc specify a tourqe rating on thru transom Gimble studs?

Chris Sunkin

03-29-2008 10:56 PM

55 ft/lbs

scarabfun

03-30-2008 09:23 AM

i was told 30ft.lbs seems light

Westcoast

03-30-2008 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Sunkin (Post 2504891)

55 ft/lbs

Listin to Chris

sunchaser796

03-30-2008 10:12 PM

Unless you wanna break your inner transom plate and yes they will break if over tighted. been there done that and its not cheap..

Chris Sunkin

03-31-2008 08:07 AM

It's also specified to use a "criss-cross tightening pattern". I'd gradually pull them down before torquing.

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