rod bearing

[imported_rainmaker]

I need help.I can't remove the rod cap from the crank .I need a torq socket.The best I could come up with is a quarter inch driv 11 thirty second socket.I don't have any torq's small enough and thin enough wall to get a good bite on the bolt.I have tried heat,napa,and snapon tools and mac tools on the internet.This is a 50 hp evinrude engine.Where can I get the proper tool.Thanks.

 

[ezeke]

Re: rod bearing

Probably a 5/16 12 point socket. Check ebay for "Craftsman 1/4 inch SAE 12 pt set", or item 300039825945

 

[Scaaty]

Re: rod bearing

Yep, think its a 12 point bolt, and the SOB will be TIGHT! !2 socket should do it

 

[imported_rainmaker]

Re: rod bearing

I need help.I can't remove the rod cap from the crank .I need a torq socket.The best I could come up with is a quarter inch driv 11 thirty second socket.I don't have any torq's small enough and thin enough wall to get a good bite on the bolt.I have tried heat,napa,and snapon tools and mac tools on the internet.This is a 50 hp evinrude engine.Where can I get the proper tool.Thanks.

 

[imported_rainmaker]

Re: rod bearing

Thanks for the info.The sise is 11/32 and a tight fit but still not move slips around it.I will try and ground down a 3/8 drive to get in.

 

[Walker]

Re: rod bearing

I bet you a dollar its a 5/16's

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: rod bearing

Yep. And if the cheapy craftsman doesn't survive there's a Mac Tools one that will.

If you've got a 12 pt 5/16 box end wrench you can often use one to remove the bolt with a little grinding. But that doesn't address reinstalling them.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: rod bearing

Any 2-stroke 50 I've ever had apart had 5/16" head rod bolts, 12-point. Don't monkey phart around with grinding down a 3/8 or 11/32. Get the right tool - your knuckles will thank you...
- Scott

 

[papasage]

Re: rod bearing

Any 2-stroke 50 I've ever had apart had 5/16" head rod bolts, 12-point. Don't monkey phart around with grinding down a 3/8 or 11/32. Get the right tool - your knuckles will thank you...
- Scott

5/16 12 pt.what i used on my 50 hp 1973 . just took appart a 1974 with the same sockett. they arenot that tight 29 t0 30 ft. lbs or 365 to 372 inch lbs. . i got my sockett from snap-on and got one from Mac tools sears has them but in a set . this is in the shop repair manul from OMC