GS850G torque setting for drive shaft re-attachment

[JTNZ]

Hi guys! I am new here so I hope I am posting in the right place.

My question is: what is the torque setting for re-attaching the shaft drive to the engine (the four bolts under the rubber booth) ... I have looked in many manuals and I am not able to find any information about it. Any info will be much appreciated. Thank you, JT

[Nessism]

Please don't cross post on this board. Ask once, and wait for a response.

[JTNZ]

Apologies ... just wanted to post in the correct area

[JTNZ]

Answer: 18-21 ft-lbs for propeller shaft bolts ... was answered by Nessism in a different thread ... thank you Ed/Nessism

[zuluwiz]

To get proper torque on those nuts: put the torque wrench on the nut, tighten until it squeaks, then put a 8-foot pipe on the end and jump on it until one of 2 things happens. 1) the bolt shears off, or 2) the whole rig falls over with a loud clatter, causing lots of damage to the paintwork and other stuff. Let us know how it works out for you.