Installing prop. Need torque for nut.

[Sea~Lah]

Had my lower unit replaced on my outdrive. Installing SS prop, but not sure how much torque to use for the large nut.
thank you,
Sea~lah:huh:

 

[Bob & Sue]

This is from the mercruiser bravo service manual. I just replaced my prop a couple weeks ago pay attention to where the locking tabs are when you get close to the lower torque range.

BRAVO ONE GEAR HOUSING SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28

Page 3B-2 90-863160 MAY 2000

Specifications

Torque Specifications

Fastener Location lb-in. lb-ft
Nm

Driveshaft Pinion Screw 45 61

Bearing Carrier Retainer Nut Torque to Proper Preload

Drive Shaft Housing to Gear Housing Nuts

and Bolt

35 48

Anodic Plate Screw 23 32

Oil Fill/Drain Plug 40 5

Propeller Nut 55 75

Bearing Preloads

Description lb-in.
Nm

Drive shaft Bearings 3-5 0.3-0.55

Propeller Shaft Bearings -

Checked at Propeller Shaft (New Bearings)

8-12
1 0.9-1.41

Propeller Shaft Bearings -

Checked at Propeller Shaft (Used Bearings)
2 5-81 0.6-0.91

1
DOES NOT include 3-5 lb-in. (0.3-0.55 Nm) of preload on drive shaft bearings.

2
A bearing is used if spun once under load.

Gear Ratio - Teeth Per Gear (Gear Housing)

Ratio Pinion Driven

1.65:1 15 19

1.50:1 15 19

1.36:1 15 19

Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives

Description
Part Number

Quicksilver High-Performance Gear Lube 92-816026A2

Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon 92-825407A12

Quicksilver Special Lubricant 101 92-13872A1

Quicksilver Needle Bearing Assembly Lubricant 92-825265A1

Perfect Seal 92-34227-1

3-M Adhesive 92-86166-Q1

Loctite 271 92-809820

Quicksilver Engine Coupler Spline Grease 92-816391A4

 

[Sea~Lah]

Thanks Bob!!!!!