taking off flywheel

[1930artdeco]

Hi folks,

How do I take the flywheel off? I have two bolts out and two left in for safety. The flywheel is really stuck on the alignment pins fairly well. Keep in mind it might just be me taking it off.

Mike

[Patrick L.]

Remove the mounting bolts while installing 2 longer bolts to keep it from falling. That wheel is heavy ! 63#.
If you can't pry it off just use a punch and hammer thru the starter hole while rotating the engine.
Be sure to mark the wheel and crank flange, the wheel can be installed improperly.

[1955cj5]

I used Les Andrew's method...

Take out two exhaust studs and thread them in to two of the flywheel bolt holes, use the fine threaded end.

Then find a longer bolt with the same thread as the starter mount bolts, thread that bolt into the starter bolt hole closest to the block, and it will push against the fly wheel and slowly loosen it...turn the fly wheel, loosen a little etc till it is loose enough to remove.

If your engine is not on the floor be ready for that 63 pound weight.....you can attach a chain or bar to the flywheel using the pressure plate mounting bolts and that will give you something to hang on to

[1930artdeco]

I did not think about the starter bolt method. I have a friend coming over so she can ratchet or use a hammer and block of wood while have a strap and hold it. Fortunately, I had the flywheel shaved down about 15 lbs.

Mike

[1955cj5]

I used a piece of angle iron and a couple of bolts...made a great handle...

[2manycars]

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I have two fine thread bolts with the heads cut off, and slots cut for screwdrivere use. I thread them in, then use a dead blow hammer to tap on the flywheel from the starter hole. My hammer is a Snap-on, that has one side long, for tapping in pistons.

[figment]

Be sure to have a good pair of leather gloves as the teeth on the ring gear can bite you!!

[VFRhugh]

I used the method above but bolted a short length of chain to a couple of pressure plate holes and hooked the chain to my engine hoist. No drama when it came off. I used the hoist to lift it back on also.

[Jim Brierley]

With the starter removed, use a heel-bar (like the curved end of a crow-bar, only smaller) to pry between the bell housing and the wheel. You may have to rotate the engine a few times.

[VFRhugh]

I used the method above but bolted a short length of chain to a couple of pressure plate holes and hooked the chain to my engine hoist. No drama when it came off. I used the hoist to lift it back on also.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by Jim Brierley

With the starter removed, use a heel-bar (like the curved end of a crow-bar, only smaller) to pry between the bell housing and the wheel. You may have to rotate the engine a few times.

That's the way I've always removed the flywheel. I also use a couple long bolts in the flywheel, so it doesn't drop to the floor.

I'll bet the small A frame I made to lower and lift the tranny into place would work well for the flywheel also.

[1930artdeco]

Popped it of last night. I used a long piece of red oak and a hand held sledge. A few REALLY good whacks while rotating it and it came right off. Thanks for all of the ideas, especially the gloves.

Mike

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by 1930 coupe

This is a K R Wilson flywheel puller, most people will not have one but if you remove a lot of flywheels, you might be able to make something similar.

Excellent tool to make. Thanks for the idea.

[larrys40]

Thanks Bill. As a KRW collector/user my method exactly. of course using the pry bar and a deadblow through the starter hole rotating the engine around does the job fairly easy as well. I like the KRW fixture as it enables you to handle the flywheel with out the teeth in your hands.

Larry Shepard

Originally Posted by 1930 coupe

This is a K R Wilson flywheel puller, most people will not have one but if you remove a lot of flywheels, you might be able to make something similar.