Torque spec & bolt size for exhaust manifold?
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Torque spec & bolt size for exhaust manifold?
I need to tighten my exhaust manifolds but don't have the Merc manual. Does anyone know the correct torque figure for the manifold bolts and the bolt size? Is there a specific sequence? I figured I'd start at the middle and work my way out. Thanks
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Bolt size and torque.
DJM, you are on the right path by starting in the center and working out. Your exhaust bolts should be 3/8 diameter and they should be torqued to atleast 30 ft pounds. Once you torque one side go to the other and then go back to the first side and do them again. The bolts will actually stretch, thats how a bolt stays tight. Start in the middle and go back and forth till you get to the outside bolts and then you should be ready to go.
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thanks for the reply, do you know what size the head of the bolt is? Looks to be around 12mm if it's even metric. I don't feel like lugging every socket & wrench in the garage over the boat slip.
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Bolt head size.
DJM,
The head size should take a 9/16 socket. If you are using allen head bolts it should be 5/16, if you are using 6 point header bolts it should be 7/16 and last but not least if you are using a 12 point head bolt it should be 3/8. If not any of the above just use lots of super glue and hope for the best !!LOL !!
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The head size should take a 9/16 socket. If you are using allen head bolts it should be 5/16, if you are using 6 point header bolts it should be 7/16 and last but not least if you are using a 12 point head bolt it should be 3/8. If not any of the above just use lots of super glue and hope for the best !!LOL !!
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