1957 evinrude 7.5

[merkdawg]

Hey guys great info you all are giving to us rookies. Just want to ask what is the best way to keep the flywheel from turning when I am trying to torque it down? The only place I see to maybe get some leverage is on the top,where the starter pawls would engage if the starter housing was on? Tried a strap wrench and it wasn't long enough. Thanks for any advice.

 

[F_R]

Re: 1957 evinrude 7.5

Make your own strap wrench. A piece of 2 x 2 lumber and a piece of nylon strap. Nail the strap to the 2 x 2 and you have a strap wrench.

 

[merkdawg]

Re: 1957 evinrude 7.5

would you just turn the wood until the nylon strap got tight?

 

[lindy46]

Re: 1957 evinrude 7.5

Just buy a cheap nylon ratchet strap. Wrap it around the flywheel and ratchet it tight on opposite sides of the motor stand. Works for me.

 

[kfa4303]

Re: 1957 evinrude 7.5

hi merkdog. the fellas are right about making your own strap wrench, but you can buy them pretty darn cheap too. I got a pair of them, one small and one large, for $7 at Harbor Freight. Money well spent.