Flywheel Reassemble

[ctmsnow32]

Hey guys I have a 1985 75hp ELPT that recently had to replace the trigger on. I am working on reassembling the flywheel. How important is it to secure the flywheel nut with a torque wrench and does anyone have the specs for my model? Thanks in advance

 

[galamb]

Needs to be torqued to 120 foot pounds.

Important to torque - my take - it's heavy, it's spinning in excess of 5000 revolutions per minute and if it happens to come off the only thing potentially separating it from you or your passengers is a thin fiberglass hood. I would torque it to spec...

 

[ctmsnow32]

Yea, I was more concerned about over tightening. Thanks for the info. always appreciated