coupler nuts torque wrench?

[rebars1]

I can't get my torque wrench with a socket to fit onto the coupler nuts on my Ford 302 (merc 225s, 1974). Is there a special tool, or do I guess on the torque? Any tips?

 

[Boomyal]

Re: coupler nuts torque wrench?

I'm assuming that you have an OMC electric stringer I/O? Also sounds like you might be asking two questions. I can't be sure. As far as the torque, I'd check the manual. As far as the socket size, how'd you get them off in the firstplace?

 

[rebars1]

Re: coupler nuts torque wrench?

The outdrive is a pre-Alpha. I used a boxed end wrench to remove the nuts. I know what the torque should be, but there is not room for a socket and torque wrench because of the shape of the coupler. I thought some sort of attachment with a box-end on one end and a hole for the torque wrench on the other (to offset the torque wrench)might be available? I'm sure I'm not the first person to replace a coupler, so there must be a way to do it.

 

[Bondo]

Re: coupler nuts torque wrench?

Use Your "Calibrated Elbow" to set the Torque...........<br /><br />It's Much More Important that they're torqued Evenly, rather than To Spec........<br /><br />In other words,.....It's the Coupler,... Not Headbolts,.........<br />A Torque Wrench Isn't Really Needed for the Coupler Bolts.............

 

[rebars1]

Re: coupler nuts torque wrench?

I will install a nut on a stud without the coupler in place and torque it per normal. Then with a wrench I could learn what that torque feels like to "calibrate my elbow". Thanks again for the help!

 

[Buttanic]

Re: coupler nuts torque wrench?

You may be able to use a crow foot wrench on your torque wrench but it would cause a slight change in applied torque. Like Bondo said just use a calibrated elbow. Old mechanics like Bondo and myself get a pretty good feel for how much to tighten a bolt and a torque wrench ain't absolutely needed in every situation.

 

[rebars1]

Re: coupler nuts torque wrench?

Buttanic, thanks fot the input. It is experience that give you experts the knowledge of what is critical and what can "be close enough."

 

[Bondo]

Re: coupler nuts torque wrench?

Originally posted by rebars1:<br /> and what can "be close enough."

Ayuh,.......... That Would be the case Here................