Pulling flywheel on 1971 40HP evinrude outboard motor

[jgheck]

Thanks for the response SOLittle. I do have a puller. It reaches on the outside of the flywheel and pushes against the center shaft of the engine. Will that work to pull the flywheel off or do I have to get one to mount to those 3 small screws that are for the pull starter?

 

[beach]

Re: Pulling flywheel on 1971 40HP evinrude outboard motor

A puller with 3 bolts would be my recomendation. The other type may damage the flywheel.

 

[shawn260]

Re: Pulling flywheel on 1971 40HP evinrude outboard motor

yeah i used a harmonic balancer puller on mine and it worked like a champ. it's a 3 bolt puller with a center drive that goes in the dimple in the top of the shaft. u can probably pick one up at any local auto parts store. yeah pulling in the outside of the flywheel will surely mess it up or bend it.

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: Pulling flywheel on 1971 40HP evinrude outboard motor

Thanks for the response SOLittle. I do have a puller. It reaches on the outside of the flywheel and pushes against the center shaft of the engine. Will that work to pull the flywheel off or do I have to get one to mount to those 3 small screws that are for the pull starter?

That will work to break the flywheel.
A harmonic balancer puller will work. 1/4 - 20 grade 8 bolts. Shouldered stripper bolts if you can find them.

Torque back to 105 ft/lbs

 

[mikesea]

Re: Pulling flywheel on 1971 40HP evinrude outboard motor

agree with not using the jaw type puller.I pulled a flywheel off the steel insert yrs ago ,because,I didnt listen,a harmonic balancer puller with 3 bolts is te way.you can buy or rent them at many auto zone or stores like that.