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Atomic 4 Marine Engines
Torque & Tune Up Specifications:
Bolt Location
Torque Specification (oiled)
Cylinder Head
35 Ft Lbs
Exhaust Manifold
25 Ft Lbs
Flywheel
35 Ft Lbs
Main Bearings
60 Ft Lbs
Rod Bearings
25 Ft Lbs
Output Coupling Nut
125 Ft Lbs
Idler Gear
90 Ft Lbs
Spark Plugs
30 Ft Lbs (dry)
Tune Up Specifications:
Spark Plugs
Champion J8C, J12C
Plug Gap
.035’’
Point Gap
.020’’ (old) .025 (new)
Dwell Angle
38 deg (old) 32 deg (new)
Timing
TDC at low idle
Firing Order
1 - 2 - 4 - 3
Intake Tappet Clearance Cold
0.010’’
Exhaust Tappet Clearance Cold
0.012’’
Normal Compression Pressure:
90 to 125 psi
(with all spark plugs removed & throttle open)