question about a 1987 85 hp force propeller

[1fullforce]

hi guys , I FINISHED REBUILDING MY CARBS, NEW FUEL PUMP , NEW IMPELLER , THANKS TO ALL OF THE INFO/ TIPS ON THIS SITE AND ALSO ON MY REPAIR MANUAL, DOES ANYBODY KNOW HOW TIGHT THE PROPELLER NUT NEEDS TO BE (TORQUE SPEC.) I DO NOT WANT TO GET IT TOO TIGHT OR TOO LOOSE. THANKS IN ADVANCE
1987 85 HP MODEL 856X7A

[MWBROWN]

My little hand book that came with my 1984, 85 hp said to tighten the nut so there is no more play fore and aft. I thighten mine just a bit past that.
My nut is a nylock type that goes on hard, as designed. Your engine since it is an 87 might be different. I am not sure.

Hope this helps.

Mike

Just checked mercruiserparts dot com and the part number is the same on both engines.

[1fullforce]

My little hand book that came with my 1984, 85 hp said to tighten the nut so there is no more play fore and aft. I thighten mine just a bit past that.
My nut is a nylock type that goes on hard, as designed. Your engine since it is an 87 might be different. I am not sure.

Hope this helps.

Mike

Just checked mercruiserparts dot com and the part number is the same on both engines.

thank you mike

[MikDee]

IMO, Put the engine in neutral, Grab a prop blade with a glove, or hand protector, and tighten it with a wrench till just before it begins to slip from your grip. Then it will be just the right tightness to remove it in the future also.

[Scaaty]

Stick a 2x4 between the prop and anti-vent plate...crank it tight...good to go (pull yearly and use Marine grease on the splines..)

[MikDee]

Stick a 2x4 between the prop and anti-vent plate...crank it tight...good to go (pull yearly and use Marine grease on the splines..)

Way too tight for my liking, so be it.

[1fullforce]

I Found The Propeller Torque Spec. On My Repair Book , It Is ***55 Lbs*** For My 1987 85 Hp Force (propeller Nut Is A Self-locking Nut) Thanks Everybody