Re: Removing Flywheel

Posted by John Icenhower on October 20, 1997 at 14:24:30

In Reply to: Removing Flywheel
posted by Rick Black on October 20, 1997 at 01:13:57

Rick,
Have you tried the Les Andrews method outlined on p. 6 of the Sept/Oct '97 Restorer?
He says after you get the safety wire cut and bolts loose, insert two short manifold studs in two of the flywheel to flange bolts holes to support it during removal.Then insert a 3/8-16x3" bolt in the upper inside starter mounting bolt hole on the front side of the flywheel housing.Screw the bolt in to push on the flywheel.Loosen the push bolt and rotate the flywheel 90 degrees and again tighten down the push bolt.DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE PUSH BOLT!!Too much force at one time could crack the flywheel housing.Continue rotating the flywheel and using the push bolt.The two manifold studs will support the flywheel when it does eventually come off.
Sounds like it might work even if the flywheel is really tight.
John

Follow Ups:
Re: Removing Flywheel DJ.Voyce October 21, 1997 at 11:11:04(0)
Re: Removing Flywheel Rick Black October 20, 1997 at 21:43:12(0)

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