Stupid question, but please help

[DDAVIS89325iS]

How do i get the flywheel off of my 1960 Johnson 5.5hp motor? I know it seems dumb, but i can't figure it out. I've taken off Briggs and St. small motor flywheels but just wanted to make sure how to get this one off since it won't budge and i don't want to break it. I'm putting new coils in it, so i would like to get it off. Thanks!

 

[alcan]

Re: Stupid question, but please help

Hi Davis <br /> I use a harmonic ballance puller. Available at any auto parts store.

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Stupid question, but please help

Just thought I'd add that the flywheel nut should be torqued to 43 ft/lbs.

 

[DDAVIS89325iS]

Re: Stupid question, but please help

So need some sort of flywheel puller, i can't just use a rubber mallet and pound it out? Thanks for the help. Can i rent this from a auto parts store for free? Thanks again!

 

[totalivewire]

Re: Stupid question, but please help

autozone has tools you can use, but im not sure if you can take them home. Call 'em up and ask.

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Stupid question, but please help

Put that rubber mallet away... In Most auto parts stores you will have to pay the full price of the tool to rent the harmonic balancer puller ($30 or less), but they will refund the full amount when you return it...