flywheel torque help

[Sea Raider I]

How does one man torque the flywheel bolt down to 105 ft/lbs by himself???? Is there a way to lock the drive without using a piece of wood between the prop and the LU?? Any suggestions appriciated. BTW its a 18 hp 63 Fastwin....

 

[Daviet]

Re: flywheel torque help

I use a automotive flywheel holding tool, it engages the teeth on the flywheel so you can hold it.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: flywheel torque help

How does one man torque the flywheel bolt down to 105 ft/lbs by himself????
BTW its a 18 hp 63 Fastwin...
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You might want to double check that 105 ft. lb. torque spec on your "small" 18hp flywheel nut. Sounds a mite steep.

Use a strap wrench on a smooth flywheel or a flywheel holder on a toothed flywheel.

 

[boobie]

Re: flywheel torque help

The torque spec is 40/45 ft-lbs for the flywheel.

 

[Sea Raider I]

Re: flywheel torque help

Thanks, assuming under torquing to the correct specs will ultimately shear the pin, will overtorquing have the same result?

 

[wilde1j]

Re: flywheel torque help

Wrong torque will usually cause the flywheel key to shear. Do this a few times and the flywheel and crankshaft become junk.

 

[Sea Raider I]

Re: flywheel torque help

Thanks guys, I went ahead and set to right torque - 45lbs is much easier by yourself..