Transome bolt torque specs

[phototom1]

1991 Tracker TX 17 40 hp Evinrude The transome bolts were loose enought that motor would move when put in reverse about 2-3 treads worth. I seperated motor from boat cleaned old sealant from all areas used Boatlife sealant tightened bolts snug and let set a day to let sealend cure some then snugged the bolts down in a alternating patterned. Question is there a torqur spec I need to use. I did also check wood in holes and all was dry and sounding of transome was with good sounding no thuds or hollow sound.

 

[Bob_VT]

Just tight......don't try to draw the bolts into the wood. I use 3" x 3" pieces of 1/8" stainless steel scrap to prevent pulling through. You did a good job on what you wrote above.

 

[phototom1]

Received reply from Tracker in Fort Worth says 55ft lbs.

 

[phototom1]

Received reply from Tracker in Fort Worth says 55ft lbs. thanks to all who replyed

 

[phototom1]

Well 55 ft lbs is a little too much inside was trying to dimpple so I backed off. I am in the process of making a load bearing bar for the inside of transome The square washers Tracker used were not seating flat and were pulling at a angle. I found a Evinrude motor mounting site that states 20-25 ft lbs this seems more reasonable.

 

[jimmbo]

A Lot of Boat Dealers need that info. I've watch the riggers using an Air Impact on the bolts/nuts going way past 70 lb feet.