flywheel puller

[timmytes]

what type of flywheel puller do i need for a 99 125 merc. can i purchase it from a parts store, or do i have to get it special from mercury?<br /><br /><br />thanks

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: flywheel puller

I use a harmonic balancer puller on my 83 150. Never a problem. Available at your local auto parts store.

 

[rmperryjr]

Re: flywheel puller

I don't recommend a harmonic balance puller because it pulls from the sides. This can break your flywheel. I bought the special puller from mercury to pull the flywheel off my 150 merc. It was money well spent. Cost less than a new flywheel. I'm an automotive technican and believe in the right tool for job. The mercury tool threads in the center of the flywheel and pulls from the center against the crankshaft. Works great. I only used it once, but I had to have it to do the job. Good luck with your repair.

 

[rabidfish]

Re: flywheel puller

I have one for sale. I'll take $35.00 plus shipping for it. New they are $ 77.50 ( part # 91-849154T1 )Email me...

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: flywheel puller

I think you are referring to a pully puller. My harmonic puller uses 3 bolts and attaches to the flywheel in the center. It works the same way as Merc's $77.50 puller except they are only $15-20. I do agree, never try to pull it from the edges.

 

[b20]

Re: flywheel puller

i drill a piece of 1/2"steel plate and use a couple of high-tensile bolts and a 'forcing screw'.work a treat.very similar to a harmonic balance puller.

 

[lostintexas]

Re: flywheel puller

one of these?<br /><br /> http://autozone.com/servlet/UiBroke...ool/pullers_specialized/harmonic_balancer.jsp

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: flywheel puller

That is it.

 

[rmperryjr]

Re: flywheel puller

The mercury factory tool has two small torington bearings in the end that fits against the crank. This keeps the crankshaft from being damaged. My '83 150hp v6 didn't have the holes you need to use a harmonic balancer puller. Wish it did, I have one of those.

 

[KCLOST]

Re: flywheel puller

Here's a cheap idea, if you have a lifting eye...<br /><br />

 

[timmytes]

Re: flywheel puller

any ideas how to hold the flywheel in place to loosen the nut on the top of it???

 

[flips]

Re: flywheel puller

try a rattle gun works ever time.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: flywheel puller

hello<br /> I use a snap on flywheel holding tool. for limited use a strap wrench is only 20 dollars or so.dont use that "rattlegun" for installation no matter how tempting .

 

[rmperryjr]

Re: flywheel puller

I recommend purchasing the repair manual for your engine. It has great photos and much needed information, like torque specs.