POWERHEAD
INSTALLATION
Apply Permatex No. 2 to both sides of a new base
gasket around the exhaust port only. Install gasket
on adapter. To ensure proper sealing, mating sur-
faces must be clean and dry.
1. Inner exhaust area
Coat the driveshaft splines with Moly Lube. Do not
apply lubricant to end of driveshaft.
Use Lifting Tool, P/N 396748, and hoist to slowly
lower powerhead onto exhaust housing. If neces-
sary, rotate flywheel in a clockwise direction to
align crankshaft and driveshaft splines.
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of
all powerhead screws.
Loosely install all fasteners before tightening.
Tighten the 3/8 in. diameter powerhead screws to
a torque of 18 to 20 ft. lbs. (25 to 27 N·m) in the
sequence shown.
Tighten the 5/16 in. diameter powerhead screws
to a torque of 144 to 168 in. lbs. (16.5 to 19 N·m)
in the sequence shown.
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screws after outboard has been run at full operat-
ing temperature and allowed to cool.
Install two front and one rear powerhead nuts.
Tighten nuts 144 to 168 in. lbs. (16.5 to 19 N·m).
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1. Front powerhead nut (2)
POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD INSTALLATION
Retighten powerhead mounting
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