shu9265 Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 Does anyone have the torque specs for a 1983-83 Merc Cruiser 488 ?I need to know the specs for Head Bolts, rockers,oil pan etc.Any help with this will be great.I had 2 repair Manuals, for this boat, and loaned both out to never be seen again
Rayman96 Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 I don't know how things are where you live, but my local library carries copies of repair manuals. Hope this helps.
special x Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 Head Bollts 130 ft-lb torque in 3 stagesRocker Arm bolts 20 ft-lb torque with valves closedOil Pan 130 in-lbSide Cover 15 ft-lbIntake Manifold 25 ft-lbFlywheel/ Coupler 30 ft-lbMain Bearing Caps 55 ft-lbRod Caps 40 ft-lbExhaust Manifold 25 ft-lbif you need more let me no and i will post ..hit the high spots
shu9265 Posted April 24, 2008 Author Posted April 24, 2008 I don't know how things are where you live, but my local library carries copies of repair manuals. Hope this helps.I tried there first, only have the "newer " 2000 and up.specialx Thank You very much.Now I can put this thing back together. Thanks for the help everyone
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