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Old 03-29-2008 | 10:21 PM
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Does Merc specify a tourqe rating on thru transom Gimble studs?
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Old 03-29-2008 | 10:56 PM
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55 ft/lbs
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Old 03-30-2008 | 09:23 AM
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i was told 30ft.lbs seems light
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Old 03-30-2008 | 11:54 AM
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Old 03-30-2008 | 10:12 PM
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Unless you wanna break your inner transom plate and yes they will break if over tighted. been there done that and its not cheap..
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It's also specified to use a "criss-cross tightening pattern". I'd gradually pull them down before torquing.
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