prop torque

[frankie g]

Have a 150 Saltwater Merc and never really torqued the prop nut when greasing my prop shaft. Do you...and what ft lbs do you torque to

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: prop torque

50 to 55 ft lbs seems to be the standard....

 

[frankie g]

Re: prop torque

Ya know I figured about the same, so I contacted Merury and here's what they said

Mercury's recommendation is 100' pounds torque for props.

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and this morning I got this;

100 ft lbs for Flo-Torq removable hubs.

55 ft lbs for solid hubs that are permanently mounted in prop.

Mercury Outboard Customer Assistance

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