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04-02-2008, 08:28 PM

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transom is smooth so i'll go with cork only. already fixed transom and repainted. thank's

I like to grease the gaskets, it helps them find a good seat. Don't over grease, just get the surface wet.

04-02-2008, 08:29 PM

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What is the amount of torque specified for transom bolts?

Without looking I'de sat 75 - 80.

04-02-2008, 08:53 PM

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I agree, use nothing, the stock gaskets work well, just fix that. Why dont you like 4200?

I like it-just not for that application

04-03-2008, 06:07 AM

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I read somewhere that you torque to 55lbs.. is that right?

My boat had some sealer on the gaskets from the factory, if not 4200 what about a little regular silicone sealer, I am a little uneasy about using nothing... I am doing the same thing as scarabfun..

04-03-2008, 06:44 AM

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55 is the factory spec.

Torque gradually in a criss-cross pattern.

04-03-2008, 06:23 PM

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55 is the factory spec.

Torque gradually in a criss-cross pattern.

i found today in a mercruiser manual to torque to 25 fl.lbs. it also say's to start in the middle then go up and then down.

04-03-2008, 07:23 PM

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TRS? Merc factory manual?

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i found today in a mercruiser manual to torque to 25 fl.lbs. it also say's to start in the middle then go up and then down.

04-03-2008, 07:35 PM

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I have the TRS service manual here, it says torque to 25-30 ft lbs and start from center and work your way out, just looked it up.

04-03-2008, 07:55 PM

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seem's light i know but i'm going with 25 ftlbs and i'll retork maybe a day later. still uneasy about no adheasive, i might use a very light amount, very light, probably just a below water line silacone. it had some on when i took them off & i think it was factory from scarab. tork spec. was from an orig. tr-trs manual. good luck Full Force.