Prop nut torque?

Catfishmonkey

Petty Officer 3rd Class
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Jun 6, 2010
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Hi,

I have a 1987 48hp Evinrude Special. I was wondering, should I be torquing the prop nut to a specific torque...in other words, by using a regular socket wrench, could I mess up the prop and lower unit...do I need to torque it to a certain # lbs, etc., and therefore have to buy some kind of torque meter? Thanks.
 

Joe Reeves

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Re: Prop nut torque?

No, simply tighten the nut up, then back up to the first cotter key hole.
 
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