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Old 05-01-2015 | 06:12 AM
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Anyone know what the torque spec would be on the prop nut for a bravo XR ( if there is one)
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Old 05-01-2015 | 06:39 AM
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55 lbs.
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Old 05-01-2015 | 07:32 AM
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Ayuh,..... I use my calibrated elbow, 'n torque prop nuts to "Darn Good, 'n Tight",....
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Old 05-01-2015 | 07:42 AM
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Same here.
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Ayuh,..... I use my calibrated elbow, ....
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55 ft/lbs. is snug and then a little extra (about a eighth of a turn).

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55 ft/lbs. is snug and then a little extra (about a eighth of a turn).

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So about 60 ft lbs? 65?


55 never seemed tight enough.
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Old 05-12-2015 | 02:37 PM
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I meant to say is that to get 55 ft/lbs., I make it snug and then tighten it about a 1/8 turn.
I know it is over 55 but not by much. 65 or 75 ft/lbs. isn't going to hurt anything. When 55 was determined by Merc, we didn't want people to overtighten and strip threads. There is also the lock washer to prevent loosening.

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Old 05-12-2015 | 03:41 PM
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I torque to 55 and then give it just a little bit more of a turn. The OP asked for the torque spec.. that's what I gave him...
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I tighten it till it's tight.

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Old 05-12-2015 | 04:29 PM
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German method:

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