Flywheel Nut Question

[dphil1]

1985 Mercury 4 Cylinder Outboaed engine. I am new to using iboats.com forums, so please be patent with me.On the flywheel nut on this outboard, is it a righthand thread, or a lefthand thread? Thanks for the help.

 

[Chinewalker]

Standard righthand thread...

 

[coin operated]

Buy the special flywheel nut removal tool. It is about 25 - 30 bucks, but it is well worth it. Voice of experience speaking.

 

[GA_Boater]

Buy the special flywheel nut removal tool. It is about 25 - 30 bucks, but it is well worth it. Voice of experience speaking.

Ebay - $24.99 with free shipping. Flywheel puller and lift ring combo by Heartland Products.

 

[dphil1]

Thanks a lot, Ya'll. I have done it before, but I'm over 70 and it's been a while. I really appreciate it.