Torque wrench - can't fit one in there. Any ideas ?

[bang4dabuck]

Trying to put my lower unit back on. 2 bolts can't get TW on. My guess is to go by feel with an open end wrench. Give it a good pull and when it's fighting you it's there.

 

[crxess]

Re: Torque wrench - can't fit one in there. Any ideas ?

IF you are good, get the feel from a properly torqued bolt. Then match that feel on the others.

There are several places on various motors where the TW just will not work.

 

[Rick.]

Re: Torque wrench - can't fit one in there. Any ideas ?

Agree with above. It has worked for me. Rick.

 

[Vic.S]

Re: Torque wrench - can't fit one in there. Any ideas ?

You dont say why you cannot get the TW on. Not space for the socket presumably.

I find that a 3/8" drive socket set is often a help as the sockets are not so heavy. Great when I can borrow a 3/8" TW but ususally get by witha 1/2" to 3/8" adapter.

Prefer to always use a ring spanner or socket to an open ender!

But would probably not bother with TW for the gearcase retaining bolts anyway.