Westerbeke 7.5 MCGA - Engine Component Tightening Torques

Operator Manual for Gasoline Generators 9 Generator Specifications
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9.9 Specifications: Engine Component Tightening Torque
Engine Component
Nm
Ft. Lbs.
Timing Belt
Flywheel Bolt
86-88
63-65
Timing Belt Cover Bolts
10-12
7-9
Camshaft sprocket bolts
80-100
58-72
Oil pump sprocket nuts
50-57
36-41
Timing tensioner nuts
22-30
16-22
Timing belt rear cover bolts
10-12
7-9
Rocker Arms and Rocker Shaft
Rocker cover shaft
29-35
21-25
Camshaft thrust plate bolt
10-12
7-9
Rocker arm adjust nut
8-10
6-7
Cylinder Head, Valve
Cylinder head bolt (cold engine)
60-70
43-51
Spark plug
15.2
11-15
Rocket cover
12-13
9-10
Miscellaneous
Coolant temperature sender
12-18
9-13
Coolant temperature switch
12-18
9-13
Generator mounts
34-47
23-34
Exhaust manifold
16-23
12-17
Thermostat housing
8-11
6-8
Front Crankshaft bolt
135-145
98-105
Front Case, Counterbalance Shaft
Front case bolts
8-10
6-7
Oil pump cover bolts
8-10
6-7
Oil pan bolts
10-12
7-9
Oil drain plug
35-45
25-33
Oil screen bolts
15-22
11-16
Oil pump driven gear bolt
34-40
25-29
Rear cover bolts
10-12
7-9
Piston and Connecting Rod
Connecting rod cap nut
15 + 90° turn
11 + 90° turn
Crankshaft, Bearing
Oil seal case bolts
10-12
7-9
Bearing cap bolts
50-55
36-40
Cylinder Block
Taper plug 1/16 NPT
8-12
6-9
Taper plug 1/8 NPT
15-22
11-16
Taper plug 1/4 NPT
35-45
25-33
Oil pressure switch
12-18
9-13
Oil pressure sender
12-18
9-13
Water drain plug
35-45
25-33
Water Pump
Water pump
8-10
6-7