Alpha Outdrive pivot pins stripped?

[O.P.]

Hello all<br /><br />I've just replaced the trim sender and limiters on my boat. <br />84 Chaparral 198xlc<br />Merc 5.0 Alpha <br />When putting the bolt/pivot pins back in that the sending units mount on I torqued the port one to 95 ft/lbs as the instructions with the senders said to. No Problem, torque wrench clicked at 95, when doing the same thing on the starboard side it felt like a bolt does just before you've overtightened it and it slips and strips the threads. Has anyone had this happen? I stopped before I did strip anything, and I feel like the torque was very close to 95. There is a slight gap between the ring and the housing the pins are threaded into. Should there be a gap here, if so how much? If I did almost strip the threads and they let go later is there any way to fix this or is this a junk it and buy a new part situation? I'm an Automotive mechanic and I've figured out that I don't know anything about boats and need HELP!!!<br /><br />Thanks in advance <br />Lawrence

 

[Bondo]

Re: Alpha Outdrive pivot pins stripped?

My Merc Manual says 60lbs.Ft.<br />No Mention of a Gap, or a measurement for it....<br />Does mention to be Sure you install the Sythane Washers(One on Each Side).....<br />And, use Lock-Tite #35...<br />I don't remember the size + pitch of the threads, but I'm sure you could Heli-coil it....

 

[O.P.]

Re: Alpha Outdrive pivot pins stripped?

There were no Sythane? Washers when I removed it. They sound like they are some kind of plastic, that would make sense to keep the two metal parts from being able to rub. The kit came with two sets of instructions. They both listed 95 ft/lbs torque for Alpha Outdrives and 150ft/lbs of torque for Bravo Outdrives. I did put Blue Locktite on the threads so maybe it'll hold. I'll try it out the first warm weekend I have so if it's going to be a problem I can start in on it before the season gets here.