Exhaust riser torque spec for 1998 43 l Mercruiser

[bhawes]

"Does anyone have an updated t

"Does anyone have an updated torque spec. for the exhaust riser on the above engine? On the same page, Merc says both 25 ft. lbs., and 33 ft.lbs. One is obviously incorrect. SELOC says 25 ft. lbs.I don't want to undertorque or overtorque these rather important bolts.
Thanks for any help.

Bob."

 

[scott_s]

go with 33. thats not going to

go with 33. thats not going to overtorque a 3/8 bolt. 25 sounds a bit loose

 

[bhawes]

"Scott,
I tend to agree. I ch

"Scott,
I tend to agree. I checked the other side (still attached) and 3 were actually tighter than 33 and 1 was around 25! I retorqued the looser one to 33.

Thanks

Bob."