Is there any tips or something i should know before i connect the rods,bearings and caps to the crankshaft on my motor? Besides greasing the needle bearings and loctite on the end cap screws? Want to make sure before i do it so its done right the first time.
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Loctite is not required on the rod screws. I always purchase new rod screws by the way and if I remember right the proper lubricant on the threads is 50:1 lubricant.
Snug the caps and either use a fingernail or a pencil to check the alignment of the cap...should be super smooth across the parting line. Once confirmed then torque to spec,
Snug the caps and either use a fingernail or a pencil to check the alignment of the cap...should be super smooth across the parting line. Once confirmed then torque to spec,
Ok...i knew about the pencil or fingernail to check for smoothness but was told to use loctite ( by my buddy who is a dirt track racer) but im gonna go with your advice since i firmly beleive you know more about outboards than him..thank you pappy.
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The torque spec on your rod bolts is 30-32#
Rod bolts are p/n 308186.....I think.
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Rod bolts are p/n 308186.....I think.
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Loctite 518 will sub for Gel Seal on the crankcase halves, Loctite clean and prime #37509 can be substituted for Locquic primer.
They do make small tubes of it.
You know the drill here.....do it once and do it right! :roll:
They do make small tubes of it.
You know the drill here.....do it once and do it right! :roll:
