On just about any gas engine you start in the middle of the head and make an
ever widening circle moving out.

"B. Alexander" wrote in message
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Hi group,
I have to change the head gasket on my 1989 mercruiser 3.0 engine. I have
ordered the shop manual but it is only due to arrive on Monday, and I
would
like to have the boat ready for the weekend. I would appreciate if
somebody
who has a manual could tell me the ft/lbs of torque and tightening
sequence
required for the head bolts and the manifold bolts.
Thanks for your help.