torque value for a flywheel nut

[fredskid]

Good morning,
Having suscessfully mounted My new used timing belt, it's time to torque the flywheel nut. My question is does anybody know, how many lbs for a 1965 75hp johnson flywheel nut, and could you tell me please? thanks for all your help so far. While I've done many things by trial and error, it simply great being able to ask questions of people who have already been there. I thank you for all your help....,mike

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: torque value for a flywheel nut

my 71 says 75-80, but i've seen them as high as 120. so i wasn't much help.

 

[fredskid]

Re: torque value for a flywheel nut

Thanks It's a start, I don't think that they changed things that much back then, so i assume(there's that word) it's close. I'll wait and see if someone knows for sure, is there any problem in over torqueing it a bit say 90, or is that worse?...,mike

 

[F_R]

Re: torque value for a flywheel nut

It's 70-85 for your motor. Don't over or under torque it. Over torquing will spread and destroy the flywheel. Under torquing will shear the key and the flywheel will spin on the shaft and gall it. And make sure the shaft and flywheel tapers are clean and dry before assembling..

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: torque value for a flywheel nut

he's the man that would know for sure. there's you answer.

 

[fredskid]

Re: torque value for a flywheel nut

Thanks for all your help, again!! 70 to 85, clean and dry tapers, 10-4. So far so good....,mike