Mercruiser V6 & Small V8 Marine Engine Fastener Torque Spec’s
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Lubricants/Sealers/Adhesives
DESCRIPTION |
PART NUMBER |
Quicksilver Loctite 8831 |
92-823089-1 |
Quicksilver Perfect Seal |
92-34227-1 |
Quicksilver Needle Bearing Assembly Lubricant |
92-825265A1 |
Quicksilver RTV Sealer |
92-91601-1 |
General Motors Cam and Lifter Prelude |
Obtain Locally |
262 CID / 5.7L Torque Specifications
NOTE: Any Differences in Gen + Engines Will Be Noted With “Gen +”.
DESCRIPTION |
Lb. In. |
Lb. Ft. |
N.m |
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Alternator Brace to Alternator |
192 |
28 |
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Alternator Brace to Marine Engines |
30 |
41 |
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Alternator to Mounting Bracket |
35 |
48 |
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Alternator Mounting Bracket |
30 |
41 |
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Camshaft Sprocket Gear |
216 |
24 |
|||
Carburetor |
132 |
15 |
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Connecting Rod Cap Nuts |
45 |
61 |
|||
Connecting Rod Cap Nuts Gen + (Plus An Additional 55 Degrees) |
20 |
27 |
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Coupler/Flywheel (MCM) |
35 |
48 |
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Crankshaft Pulley |
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Cylinder Head Bolts |
65 |
88 |
|||
Cylinder Head Bolts Gen + First Sequence Angle Torque Second Sequence Short Bolt Medium Bolt Long Bolt |
22 |
30 |
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55 Degrees 65 Degrees 75 Degrees |
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Distributor Hold Down |
25 |
34 |
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Exhaust Manifold |
20 |
27 |
|||
Filter Adapter (5/16-18) |
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Flywheel |
75 |
100 |
|||
Flywheel Drive Plate (MIE) |
35 |
48 |
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Flywheel Housing to Block |
30 |
41 |
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Flywheel Housing Cover |
80 |
9 |
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Front Mount Bracket |
30 |
41 |
|||
Fuel Pump |
25 |
34 |
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Intake Manifold |
35 |
48 |
|||
Intake Manifold Bolts Gen + (Torque Three Steps) First Step |
27 |
3 |
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Second Step |
106 |
12 |
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Third Step |
133 |
15 |
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Main Bearing Cap |
80 |
109 |
|||
Main Bearing Cap Bolt Gen + |
74 |
100 |
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Oil Baffle Nuts |
25 |
34 |
|||
Oil Filter Adapter Bolt |
15 |
20 |
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Oil Pan Drain Plug |
15 |
20 |
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Oil Pan Corner Nut |
15 |
20 |
|||
Oil Pan Nuts (5/16-18) |
106 |
12 |
|||
Oil Pump |
65 |
88 |
|||
Oil Pump Cover |
80 |
9 |
|||
Power Steering Pump Brace to Block |
30 |
41 |
|||
Power Steering Pump Bracket |
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Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Retainer Screws and Nuts |
133 |
15 |
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Rear Mount (MCM) |
40 |
54 |
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Rear Mount (MIE) |
50 |
68 |
|||
Remote Oil Connector (1/2 in. x 13) |
25 |
34 |
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Remote Oil Filter Adapter Nut/Fitting |
20 |
27 |
|||
Spark Plugs |
15 |
20 |
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Starter Motor |
50 |
50 |
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Thermostat Housing |
30 |
41 |
|||
Timing Chain or Gear Cover |
106 |
12 |
|||
Torsional Damper |
40 |
54 |
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Transmission To Housing |
50 |
68 |
|||
Water Circulating Pump |
30 |
41 |
|||
Water Temperature Sender |
20 |
27 |
|||
Rocker Arm Cover |
90 |
10 |
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Roller Lifter Restrictor Retainer Plate |
144 |
16 |
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Seawater Pump Brace |
30 |
41 |
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Seawater Pump Bracket |
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