prop nut torque and procedure?

[tsubaki]

Hows about a good coat of anti-seize on the shaft and spline too?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by tsubaki

Hows about a good coat of anti-seize on the shaft and spline too?

Always a good idea so you'll be able to remove it later without a torch and hammer.

[Destroyer]

Book says 55 ft lbs of torque on that engine. I usually go around 45-50 on mine. (1991 200 hp Merc) Make sure you Never-seez the shaft before you reassemble.

Safety tip for anyone... when you work on a prop, MAKE SURE that the key is in the off position, the positive wire to the battery is disconnected and the spark plug leads are disconnected at the engine. 2 cycle engines can start very easily and lots of people have gotten very nasty injuries because the engine kicked while they were working on the prop.

[CharlestonSC]

Thanks torqued it at 45lb as that where the 3 taps lined up.
and anti seize the shaft