pulling flywheel ???

[rustyh]

i got a harmonic balancer puller and followed directions for putting on but i have it really tight and am afraid its goona break something how tight do these things get before they let loose or is there a bolt im missing somewhere 1957 7.5 hp johnson ad-10 m

 

[ezeke]

Re: pulling flywheel ???

If the flywheel nut is off, put the motor on a stand and give the balancer's center screw a sharp tap with a mallet or heavy hammer. Be careful, the motion of the flywheel is unpredictable when they release.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: pulling flywheel ???

Don't take the flywheel nut off before applying the puller. Loosen the nut to give the flywheel room to pop off/up, then apply the puller. Takes patience, perseverance and brute strength...wear goggles.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: pulling flywheel ???

When it does "pop" off make sure you are well clear or leave the nut on enough so the nut is full of shaft threads to take the initial impact without damaging the threads on either the nut, shaft or both.