Odd question-How free does a turbo have be to work

[DavidJ]

Now I’m more concerned. If the exhaust side was stuck…and the air side span easily…the turbo wheel shaft could be snapped!

The thought did cross my mind but I think I would have felt the problem while cleaning the exhaust turbine. I will check though.

As for the clamp it’s just having the strength to open it up far enough

 

[jon and michie]

The thought did cross my mind but I think I would have felt the problem while cleaning the exhaust turbine. I will check though.

As for the clamp it’s just having the strength to open it up far enough

The clamp can be annoying but as suggested before try removing the elbow first and you will find that you can leave the clamp in place over the lip of the turbo

 

[DavidJ]

Still not tried the boat out.
Today SHMBO and I are off to El Corte Ingles in Gerona to buy tea towels. 10% off for Brits.
Life can be simple sometimes.

 

[DavidJ]

Tested the boat and all is well. Turbos took over from the S/C smoothly and fun was had
Thanks to all for your advice and involvement.

 

[spannerman]

When refitting turbo clamps I use a pair of needle nose molegrips, I adjust them to press the threaded bolt into the round ferrule and lock them there. It holds the clamp open while you get the parts into position, then release and partially tighten while wiggling the bend to get the two flanges lined up then tighten fully.

 

[DavidJ]

When refitting turbo clamps I use a pair of needle nose molegrips, I adjust them to press the threaded bolt into the round ferrule and lock them there. It holds the clamp open while you get the parts into position, then release and partially tighten while wiggling the bend to get the two flanges lined up then tighten fully.

Thanks spannerman
I‘m hoping this is not an annual event until my turbines wear to give a gap but I was wondering whether to make up a spacer to keep the clamp open (which I can do just about by hand) then pull it out when the flanges are together.