1983 evinrude 175 flywheel torque

[Benny1963]

hey guys got my flywheel on and torqued to 120 ft lbs
cant hold it to get the 140-145 needed do i need a flywheel holder or is there homemade solution.
thank you

 

[Reggie08]

Re: 1983 evinrude 175 flywheel torque

Benny,
I took a 3/8" nylon rope and threw about 15-20" of the rope into the clyinder itself. When the piston contacts the rope, it should stop it from going any further which should allow you to torque the flywheel nut.

 

[wilde1j]

Re: 1983 evinrude 175 flywheel torque

Benny,
I took a 3/8" nylon rope and threw about 15-20" of the rope into the clyinder itself. When the piston contacts the rope, it should stop it from going any further which should allow you to torque the flywheel nut.

Very BAD idea. Get a flywheel turner from NAPA. Less than $30.

 

[Benny1963]

Re: 1983 evinrude 175 flywheel torque

yes thank you all i took a large beach towel rolled it up and held flywheel
while my bud finished the torque
tanks

 

[Reggie08]

Re: 1983 evinrude 175 flywheel torque

Very BAD idea. Get a flywheel turner from NAPA. Less than $30.

Can I ask why it was a bad idea? I was told by a couple of mech's to go with that method.

 

[wilde1j]

Re: 1983 evinrude 175 flywheel torque

Connecting rods and their bearings were not designed to hold against 120 ft-lbs of torque, especially the wrist pin needle bearings, which can be badly damaged. You need to find other mechanics who have a clue.

 

[Benny1963]

Re: 1983 evinrude 175 flywheel torque

yes i have a piston stop but didnt want to put pressure ond con rod .
the towel will work on its hard to hold to 140 ft lbs
flywheel holder was my next shot
thanks guys hi reggie how is your motor running havent set my timeing pointer yet
send me pm when you have time on how it whent
and i saw you did some tilt trim stuff