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  • July 24, 2017 at 9:27 am #7729
    searay
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      can any body tell me the size of torx socket to fit the rod bolts on a 1985 90 hp Johnson ? also where can I purchase the socket. thanks for any help

      July 24, 2017 at 9:46 am #62111
      billw
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        Memory is vague at this point but I believe it wasn’t a Torx; but rather, a 5/16" 12 point socket. I had a deep, impact socket that I ground a bit to fit in the tight spot between the rod and the bolt head. These bolts are TIGHT. Don’t expect to find something at Harbor Freight that is going to loosen them or even Craftsman. You are really going to want a Snap-On, Mac or something like that….If you loosen them with anything less, then you will just be very lucky.

        Long live American manufacturing!

        July 24, 2017 at 10:45 am #62113
        frankr
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          Like anybody else, I have gone through (and broken) my share of sockets. (5/16" 12 point) The thing is, they have to be thin wall. Right now I have a Snap-On and a Craftsman in my toolbox, both of which have survived the task a number of times.

          July 24, 2017 at 8:12 pm #62139
          billw
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            I think I rounded out about three craftsman before biting the bullet for a Snap On, which has lasted me practically my whole career. Not that I did rebuilds ever day but I did a fair number.

            Long live American manufacturing!

            July 24, 2017 at 8:39 pm #62140
            dan-in-tn
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              Mac use to make a Johnson outboard socket just for that purpose. (Not Evinrude, just a Johnson name brand, weird!) Anyway they lasted real well, but alas they would finally split after many years of powerhead rebuilding. With a rod torque of 32-34 ft lbs on the rod bolts that’s a lot of strain on a thin wall socket. It was a black hardened socket. About 1 1/2" long. They always warrantied them well. You don’t see Mac tool trucks much anymore.
              OMC made a Vortec socket especially for this purpose. It is tapered down to the end and works well, but they are proud of it. The number escapes me at the moment. They also have a 3/8" one for the bigger motors now.
              For occasional use any of the top brand will work. Just take a rod with you to make sure it fits down inside on the head of the bolt.

              Dan in TN

              July 25, 2017 at 9:23 am #62161
              searay
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                BILLW AND FRANKR THANK YOU FOR THE REPLY
                YOU BOTH ARE RIGHT THE SOCKET IS A 5/16 12 POINT. I WAS ABLE TO BUY ONE AT ( LOWES ) AND IT BROKE THE BOLTS LOOSE
                THE SOCKET IS MADE BY SK TOOLS

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