lmorefield41
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Oct 9, 2011
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- 103
I had gear lube in my bellows, therefore I decided to change the oil seal. I've removed everything and I've changed the seal (U Joints also), and I've reassembled the drive gear through the retainer (a-j in the picture). I've tightened the nut far enough to where there isn't any play. Before I started torquing the nut, I was told by one of the mechanics at my local marina that I do not have to do a rolling torque because I didn't do anything to the bearings or pull any cups. He told me to just torque the nut to whatever ft/lb it says in the manual and I'll be good to go. Is this accurate? The only thing I replaced is the oil seal and the o rings. The drive is a 1983 Alpha I Gen I, geared for a 260 hp Mercruiser.