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MIDSECTION
EXHAUST HOUSING, 40 – 65 HP
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Exhaust Housing Installation
Bring the exhaust housing into positio n with the
stern bracket.
Apply Nut Lock to threads of the upper mount
screws. Install the screws and place ground lead
under t he cente r screw . Tighten screws to a
torque of 18 to 20 ft. lbs. (24 to 27 N·m).
Place lo wer thrust washer on th e stee ring shaf t
and place the lower front mount into position.
Install lower side mount covers. Install and tighten
the screws in stages to a torque of 16 to 18 ft. lbs.
(22 to 24 N·m) following sequence shown.
Install gearcase. Refer t o Gearcase GEARCASE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION on p. 296.
Install powerhead. Refer to Po werhead POWER-
HEAD INSTALLATION on p. 216.
Exhaust Housing 005069
1. Ground lead COA2943
1. Thrust washer
2. Lower front mount
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Torque sequence 17528