150 head torque

[mikeyc]

I have a 1982 150 black max and I am wondering what the head bolts should be torqued at and what sequence with a new head gasket.

 

[ODDD1]

Re: 150 head torque

mickey, they are torqued in a circlular pattern , starting from one of the center bolts and working around in ever widening circles...final torque is 40 lb/ft....take it up in 3 steps, 20, 30; 40....

 

[mikeyc]

Re: 150 head torque

Thanx alot ODDD1, I see you are from Mercury territory, I appreciate your time.