dgjks6 6 #1 Posted February 1, 2011 k181 rebuild here. I am on the torque flywheel nut to 85/90 ft/lbs or 250ft/lbs if signs of wear. I got the 85/90 with a strap wrench, but with my son on one end and me on the other we can not get above 100. Is that enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #2 Posted February 1, 2011 85 to 90 ft/lb is the spec. 250 ft/lb would either twist the end off the crankshaft, split the flywheel through the keyway, or both. Where did you see that incorrect bit of information? :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgjks6 6 #3 Posted February 1, 2011 kohler manual page 12.15 "if hex head screw is used torque to 250ft/lbs" now that i re read it, it is a grammar thing. They don't mean used hex head screw, they mean if you use a hex head screw (whatever that is) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #4 Posted February 2, 2011 A hex-head screw is nothing more than a bolt. (which was normally used on the newer engines) It's also 250in(INCH)/lbs - not ft/lbs. There's a HUGE difference. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 759 #5 Posted February 2, 2011 Yeah, just a bit of difference between the 2. Don't think K181's had Hex Screws(fully threaded shank) on the Flywheel anyway!. Just the Nut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgjks6 6 #6 Posted February 2, 2011 Do you guys think of Tim Allen on Home Improvement every time you read a post from me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #7 Posted February 2, 2011 hey dont fret,i woulda missed that too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,907 #8 Posted February 2, 2011 Do you guys think of Tim Allen on Home Improvement every time you read a post from me? At least Tim Allen always had a good looking girl on the set. You are a wise poster. I fear there are those who would crank the nut to 250 ft/lbs, bust the end off the crankshaft, then post a question asking what happened. Better to ask first than to have to post a Want Ad for a K181 crank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse656 20 #9 Posted February 2, 2011 Do you guys think of Tim Allen on Home Improvement every time you read a post from me? At least Tim Allen always had a good looking girl on the set. You are a wise poster. I fear there are those who would crank the nut to 250 ft/lbs, bust the end off the crankshaft, then post a question asking what happened. Better to ask first than to have to post a Want Ad for a K181 crank. very very true!!!!! about the crank! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
