1968 evinrude flywheel removal

[baddawg]

How do you get the flywheel off.......I have removed the top nut that appears to hold the fly wheel on but i can not get the fly wheel off..the reason for removing the flywheel is thst th ebottom spark plug is not getting a spark...any help to why would be appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks

 

[wilde1j]

Re: 1968 evinrude flywheel removal

Get a harmonic balancer puller from an auto parts store and three high strength machine screws w/ correct thread size to screw into flywheel. Replace flywheel nut loosely. Install puller. Either flywheel must be held from turning (KD Tools makes an auto flywheel turner/holder or use an inmpact wrench on puller center bolt. Vola ... flywheel will pop free.

 

[Whitlers]

Re: 1968 evinrude flywheel removal

Baddawg,<br />Wildone is correct, Autozone will loan you one, go to the hardware store for 1/4 inch, 20 thread, 3.5 inch long #8 bolts. Also I just pulled a flywheel from a 59 johnson it took TWO days. <br /><br />1 attach puller, and tighten<br />2 Fill the thing up with WD40 (or Other)let soak-- for 3-4 hours<br />tighten again <br />3 give the large puller bolt a few good wacks dont be shy.<br />4 repeat untill it comes off.<br /><br />Keep the bolt on as Wildone suggests you dont want that thing flying off.<br /><br />Hope this helps

 

[horndog]

Re: 1968 evinrude flywheel removal

fly fisher... you whacked the flywheel bolt to loosen the flywheel?

 

[Hooty]

Re: 1968 evinrude flywheel removal

herndog:<br />That's not what FlyFisher wrote.<br /><br />C/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[Whitlers]

Re: 1968 evinrude flywheel removal

Thanks Hooty --<br /><br />To clarify hit with at least a 16oz hammer the main PULLER bolt.