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    Prop Torque

    I was recently told by my dealer that Yamaha revised the torque spec's for Yamaha props on a SHO. When the motor is mounted to a jackplate Yamaha now supposedly recommends 100 ft lbs on the prop nut. Anybody else heard this?

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    I haven't heard it but general consensus has been to go beyond the 40 ft-lbs they recommend. When I run my T-2 I probably end up around 75 ft-lbs with the way the pin hole lines up. Definitely not going to loosen it to put the cotter in

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    Sure would like to see official notice from Yamaha.
    Wonder how many lower units they have replaced under warranty because of this.

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    I just heard from another dealer on this that Skeeter boats with a jack plate require 100 ft lbs. Other applications are 70 ft lbs. not sure why. I have heard of a couple of Skeeters with lower unit damage because of a failed thrust washer.

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    Now they need to revise their break in instructions. Cj
    2002 X19 200HP OX66 HO Vmax,HPDI lower, it lives, thanks Hydro Tec.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CJ1 View Post
    Now they need to revise their break in instructions. Cj
    Absolutely right they do! I followed the new Mercury 4 stroke break in procedures and so far over 10 hours and haven't made any oil!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bgibson View Post
    Absolutely right they do! I followed the new Mercury 4 stroke break in procedures and so far over 10 hours and haven't made any oil!
    What are the Merc procedures?