Loc-tite on rod cap bolts?

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  • April 26, 2015 at 10:56 pm #1337
    beerman57
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      For a QD19, no lock washers or other means of keeping bolts from backing out.

      April 26, 2015 at 11:58 pm #14827
      frankr
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        Use an accurate torque wrench, and that’s all it needs.

        April 27, 2015 at 12:08 am #14829
        jeff-register
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          Mercury asks to not reuse their locking type nuts on every teardown. Use new ones from the factory.

          April 27, 2015 at 8:49 am #14844
          chris-p
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            When torqueing the rod bolts, along with all the other powerhead components, I use my inch/lbs wrench, and torque in 3 passes, starting with 1/2 the torque value, then 3/4, then the final.

            As Frank stated, nothing needed on bolts other than the proper torque.

            April 27, 2015 at 2:14 pm #14852
            jeff-register
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              Chris,
              You bring up a good point to tighten in percentages using the pattern suggested by the manufacturer. Been doing that from my 55 Chevy stove bolt 6 head gasket problems. Helps mucho!!

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