Need help Craig

[Robert Spradley]

While removing my oil canaster, I removed the lower cowls to make it easier. I found a bolt laying in the bottom. After investigating the engine I found a the bolts home. I need to know the torque specs. The bolt has a 13 mm head and is about 1 1/4" long. I had to remove the carbs to get to it. The bolt appears to hold the base plates for the carbs(not sure if this is correct terminology). It bolts onto the crankcase cover but I do not think it is a bolt that holds the crankcase cover. It has something to do with the base of the carbs. I can't find any specs for it in my engine book. Again it is a 95 125 Merc OG197998. Also if specs is given in inch pounds, do u divide by 12 for foot pounds? Thanks Robert

 

[Ken Neeley]

Robert,

Use length X width for square foot pounds and install it with a square-box wrench LOL

 

[Robert Spradley]

I think u need another drink, but good suggestion

 

[Bill McElroy]

Ken,...it's length X width divided by 12 for sq ft lbs!!

Or you can do like the backyard Nascar fans do and just tighten it down until you can't tighten it anymore,..then go,.."Yep!!...Datstite'nuff!!" hahaha....sorry

 

[Robert Spradley]

ok ok I know it sounds funny, but I did notice in dat der darn book of mine, some were listed. It suggested 70 in pds or 6 ft pounds. To me it looks pretty darn near dividing by 12. However just thought I would ax the professionals. However, I do enjoy all dim der funny jestures. Robert

 

[Robert Spradley]

Oh btw, Could Ken or Mac please email me some of what u are drinking, cause I really need something

 

[Ken Neeley]

Geez Nominal...where ya been?

It's Corona and limes, salt rimmed glass, 33.7 degrees with one half inch of foam on top.

 

[Ken Neeley]

BTW,

Craig's off for the nite but he'll get back to you tomorrow.

 

[Bill McElroy]

I wasn't even drinkin' Nominal......rarely do during the week!!!! (is friday night still a weekday or is it the beginning of the weekend?..LOL)

 

[Robert Spradley]

its 12 somewhere

 

[Robert Spradley]

Craig, I believe I found the torque spec's. The cover is the intake manifold covering the reeds. There are 18 bolts and I believe the torque setting is 18 ft lbs. Robert

 

[Craig Roberts]

Hey Robert. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Busy setting up the last boat show of the season and haven't even had a chance to check out the board 'till today. Had one of my techs look it up and from your description, it sounds like you have the correct info. Good luck.



Craig