Pilot shaft nut

[Murphn8r]

Hi I have a 54 evinrude 25hp that I’m trying to get the pilot shaft nut off. I’m just curious if there is a trick or if its a reverse thread or if mine is just welded on lol. I have been trying to turn both ways just can’t seem to get it lose.
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[fleetwin]

Sorry, but not sure what a pilot shaft nut is…  Are you speaking about the flywheel nut on top of the engine?

[crosbyman]

steering friction nut likely…. maybe ….. soaking and  patience  needed…some heat or cold

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[Murphn8r]

There should have been a photo attached. I’ve done heat and it’s soaking now.  I got it to turn clockwise a bit but not the other. But if it’s not reverse thread then I’m just tightening it lol

[crosbyman]

no reason for  reverse thread  imho…. just   keep soaking and turning

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[olcah]

https://www.aomci.org/forums/topic/steering-friction-adjustment-screw/

Some excellent info here.

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Murphn8r

[Murphn8r]

so this is the nut im talking about #29 in the pictures(hopefully they upload this time)

[Murphn8r]

here is the nut, it is a lot cleaner now lol

[Bob Wight]

Judicious use of the torch, liberal amounts of penetrating oil and copious amounts of patience should eventually loosen it up.   Patience is key.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

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Murphn8r

[Murphn8r]

I brought it to work to see if one of the techs can get it loose. Fingers crossed

 

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