1965 Johnson 18hp - flywheel nut standard or reverse thread?

[stjon]

Hi all - model number FDL-19D 1965 Johnson Seahorse 18hp - is the flywheel nut a 'standard ' thread ie turn clockwise to tighten, or the reverse of that? I found to my cost that my old Yamaha 12hp had a left hand thread, so thought I'd better check before attacking my Johnson!

Many thanks

Steve

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 1965 Johnson 18hp - flywheel nut standard or reverse thread?

The Johnson and Evinrude outboard engines as well as all OMC engines have right hand threads (clockwise to tighten).

 

[stjon]

Re: 1965 Johnson 18hp - flywheel nut standard or reverse thread?

Brilliant thankyou!