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Marine Engines Repower – Bayliner Cierra 2655, 1991 model Mercruser MCM 5.0l LX
Dennis, Thanks for your inquiry and the opportunity at earning your business. Since Mercruiser made both Alpha and Bravo sterndrive models with that engine I would not be able to tell you without knowing which one your engine is setup for. Can you give me the original engine serial number? Or can you tell me if [...]

4.3L Marine Engine Longblock Performance Specification
Mike, Thanks for your inquiry and the opportunity at earning your business. The Hp rating for longblocks is determined by the fuel system that’s install back onto the engine. For example since GM only produced one marine version of the 4.3L during this timeframe Mercruiser used this same longblock on their 190 Hp 2 barrel carb [...]

Marine Engines – Replacement marine engine for my boat 5.7 mercruiser 1992 #0d763634
Marty, Thanks for your inquiry and the opportunity at earning your business. Using the links below you can review your options. Let me know if you need any further technical information or help placing your order. In either case I will be glad to assist! Link to Block Code/Serial Number Location http://www.perfprotech.com/store/app_themes/PPT/images/block-casting-no.jpg Link to Remanufactured Longblocks http://tinyurl.com/68kcet8 Link to Remanufacturing [...]

Suzuki Marine Outboard Motors – Replacing a Fuel Pump on a DF70
Step by Step Video Instructions illustrating how to change an electric fuel pump on a Suzuki DF70 outboard motor. Watch Video

Boat Trailer Parts and Accessories – How to Replace a Boat Trailer Hub
Step by Step video instructions illustrating how to replace a leaky oil filled hub on a boat trailer. Watch Video

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Lubricants/Sealers/Adhesives 

 

 

DESCRIPTION 

PART NUMBER 

Quicksilver Loctite 8831

92-823089-1

Quicksilver Perfect Seal

92-34227-1

Quicksilver Needle Bearing Assembly Lubricant

92-825265A1

Quicksilver RTV Sealer

92-91601-1

General Motors Cam and Lifter Prelude

Obtain Locally

 

 

 262 CID / 5.7L Torque Specifications  

 

NOTE: Any Differences in Gen + Engine Will Be Noted With “Gen +”.  

 

DESCRIPTION 

Lb. In. 

Lb. Ft. 

N.

Alternator Brace to Alternator

192

 

 

 

28

Alternator Brace to Engine 

 

 

 

30 

41

Alternator to Mounting Bracket 

 

 

 

35

48 

Alternator Mounting Bracket 

 

 

 

30 

41

Camshaft Sprocket Gear 

216

 

 

 

24 

Carburetor

132

 

 

 

15

Connecting Rod Cap Nuts

 

 

 

45

61

Connecting Rod Cap Nuts

Gen + (Plus An Additional 55 Degrees) 

 

 

 

20 

27 

Coupler/Flywheel (MCM) 

 

 

 

35

48

Crankshaft Pulley 

 

 

 

Cylinder Head Bolts 

 

 

 

65

88 

Cylinder Head Bolts Gen + First Sequence

Angle Torque Second Sequence     Short Bolt

                                                        Medium Bolt

                                                        Long Bolt

 

 

 

22 

30 

55 Degrees

65 Degrees

75 Degrees

Distributor Hold Down 

 

 

 

25

34

Exhaust Manifold 

 

 

 

20

27 

Filter Adapter (5/16-18)

 

 

 

Flywheel

 

 

 

75

100

Flywheel Drive Plate (MIE) 

 

 

 

35

48

Flywheel Housing to Block

 

 

 

30

41

Flywheel Housing Cover 

80

 

 

 

9

Front Mount Bracket

 

 

 

30

41

Fuel Pump 

 

 

 

25

34

Intake Manifold

 

 

 

35

48

Intake Manifold Bolts Gen +

(Torque Three Steps) First Step

27

 

 

 

3

                                                                       Second Step

106

 

 

 

12

                                                                       Third Step

133

 

 

 

15

Main Bearing Cap

 

 

 

80

109

Main Bearing Cap Bolt Gen + 

 

 

 

74

100

Oil Baffle Nuts 

 

 

 

25

34

Oil Filter Adapter Bolt

 

 

 

15

20

Oil Pan Drain Plug

 

 

 

15

20

Oil Pan Corner Nut

15 

 

 

 

20

Oil Pan Nuts (5/16-18)

106 

 

 

 

12

Oil Pump

 

 

 

65

88

Oil Pump Cover

80

 

 

 

9

Power Steering Pump Brace to Block

 

 

 

30

41

Power Steering Pump Bracket

Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Retainer Screws and Nuts

133

 

 

 

15

Rear Mount (MCM)

 

 

 

40

54

Rear Mount (MIE)

 

 

 

50

68

Remote Oil Connector (1/2 in. x 13)

 

 

 

25

34

Remote Oil Filter Adapter Nut/Fitting

 

 

 

20

27

Spark Plugs

 

 

 

15

20

Starter Motor

 

 

 

50

50

Thermostat Housing

 

 

 

30

41

Timing Chain or Gear Cover

106

 

 

 

12

Torsional Damper

 

 

 

40

54

Transmission To Housing

 

 

 

50

68

Water Circulating Pump

 

 

 

30

41

Water Temperature Sender

 

 

 

20

27

Rocker Arm Cover

90

 

 

 

10

Roller Lifter Restrictor Retainer Plate

144

 

 

 

16

Seawater Pump Brace

 

 

 

30

41

Seawater Pump Bracket