KEY WEST HEAD NUT TORQUE SPECS

[Cheveyo]

Replacing the piston on my Key West. Does anyone know the torque specs on the head nuts in foot pounds? I found a generic manual that says 120-130 kgs cm but I'm having trouble figuring out what that is in foot pounds. Don't want to break the head bolts. Thanks

[Cheveyo]

Is 90 to 95 foot pounds sound right?

[Cheveyo]

Found a better converter. Seems like 8.5 to 9.5 pounds should do it.
http://www.convertunits.com/from/kg-cm/to/foot-pound+force

[harry]

so i use a 3" ratchet and snug it up  usually .
whats most important is that you tighten up in the "x" pattern.

 also did you put in the piston the right way? the arrow points to the exhaust
 not up like many people do and then wonder why the motor doesn't start.

oilyhans

[Cheveyo]

Yes arrow pointing to the exhaust and ring openings on the little pins in the grove. Just wanted to be sure I didn't break a head bolt.

[harry]

super... there sometimes is a top ring and a
bottom ring  depending on the mfg of the piston kit..

oilyhans