torque for flywheel on 1971 Johnson 40 hp

[eddyf]

I am repairing a 1971 johnson 40 hp with new points and condensors for a friend. I was wondering if any one knew what to torque the nut on the flywheel to?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[fishnfiend]

Re: torque for flywheel on 1971 Johnson 40 hp

My '88 40 HP takes 105 pounds on a clean dry crankshaft. The manual also specifies "OMC gasket sealer" as threadlocker, although I'm sure you could use locktite or whatever. Have fun.

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: torque for flywheel on 1971 Johnson 40 hp

105 ft/lbs is correct for the 71 too. No need to use any sort of threadlocker at all. Like fishnfiend said, it's important that the flywheel crankshaft taper and crankshaft be free of oil & grease.

 

[mike carson]

Re: torque for flywheel on 1971 Johnson 40 hp

Would this be the same fot a 40 hp Johnson?

 

[boobie]

Re: torque for flywheel on 1971 Johnson 40 hp

Yes..........

 

[nwcove]

Re: torque for flywheel on 1971 Johnson 40 hp

yikes....old thread! but do not use any loc tite or similiar product on the taper or flywheel, just polish it a bit and torque down.