Head torque setting for Johnson fd-18e 18hp

Dell quay

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Got replacement head for my Johnson 18hp outboard and gasket. Only thing missing is need the torque settings to fit it. Can anyone help 🤞
 

Sea Rider

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Welcome to Iboats,

Head bolts should be torqued to 25 NM (Newton Meter) with a good quality torque wrench, a re torque must be performed soon after max 10 hour run has ended, will find that gasket have cede a bit due to heat and must be torqued back to specs.

Happy Boating
 
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