Lower Carrier Nut

[joeveebee]

I need to fashion some kind of wrench to re-install the 4 in lower carrier nut on my Merc 850. I drilled the old one out and now am looking to avoid spending 80 bucks on a tool that I will use only once. None of the shops around my home will work on this motor.

Any ideas on how to install this nut without the special Merc tool?
Thanks
j-

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Lower Carrier Nut

I've replaced them just by first making sure the nut and threads are clean and spin free. Then just a small aluminum bar to use as a punch, and tap it in tight.