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From: Bob F on 13 Jul 2010 17:36
James H. wrote:

> Net result:
> 1. Do not pry and bang
> 2. You must tap and pull

That would be "you", not me.


From: Brent on 13 Jul 2010 18:42
On Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:36:59 -0700, Bob F wrote:

>> Net result:
>> 1. Do not pry and bang
>> 2. You must tap and pull
> That would be "you", not me.

I have an old mower which might have the same problem.

I read some of the references and noticed the ones that compared the two
methods always suggested the contraption to pull the flywheel up.

Does anyone know of a reference that actually compares the two methods and
still recommends the sharp tap with a hammer over the use of the special
tool?



TITLE: Flywheel Removal - The Right Way and Several Wrong Ways
QUOTE: "The best technique requires a special tool - a flywheel puller; the
least preferred method requires nothing more than a hammer and a
screwdriver, but can easily result in serious damage to the flywheel and or
crankshaft."

TITLE: http://www.repairfaq.org/samnew/lmfaq/lmflyrml.htm
QUOTE: "There are several approaches to flywheel removal. The best way by
far is to use a special puller designed for your particular engine. Briggs
& Stratton and Tecumseh flywheels usually have 2 or 3 holes placed around
the center of the flywheel which are used with special puller blocks. These
have self tapping bolts which you thread into the holes and then tighten
down nuts to pop the flywheel off of the crankshaft."
From: Brent on 13 Jul 2010 18:46
On Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:42:03 +0000 (UTC), Brent wrote:
> TITLE: Flywheel Removal - The Right Way and Several Wrong Ways

Ops. I forgot to list the reference for the first quote comparing the
methods and concluding the special tool was the preferred method.
http://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/flywheel_removal.asp

The second quote came from here.
http://www.repairfaq.org/samnew/lmfaq/lmflyrml.htm

Both compared the two methods and concluded the special tool was safer.

Do you know of any reference that compares both methods yet still
recommends the hammer and screwdriver method over the puller method?
From: Oren on 13 Jul 2010 20:20
On Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:46:40 +0000 (UTC), Brent
<beemdoubleu(a)Use-Author-Supplied-Address.invalid> wrote:

>Both compared the two methods and concluded the special tool was safer.

Golly gee. We all know the hammer is last resort. Some flywheels
don't have holes for a puller. Using the wrong "special tool" as the
OP -- you can fracture the flywheel. He bent his flywheel... he saw it
"bend".
>
>Do you know of any reference that compares both methods yet still
>recommends the hammer and screwdriver method over the puller method?

Tradition, I say!

My best reference was my grandfather. I was knee-high to a grass
hopper. Off the frame, he picked the engine up by the flywheel (nut
positioned at the top). Not far from the ground he smacked the
crank... remove nut and go to work.

Sorry I didn't keep a journal
From: jim on 13 Jul 2010 22:27


Brent wrote:
>
> On Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:36:59 -0700, Bob F wrote:
>
> >> Net result:
> >> 1. Do not pry and bang
> >> 2. You must tap and pull
> > That would be "you", not me.
>
> I have an old mower which might have the same problem.

You don't have to take the flywheel off to determine if the key is
sheared. Just remove the retaining nut and look at the key. If it isn't
sheared no need to take off the flywheel.

-jim

>
> I read some of the references and noticed the ones that compared the two
> methods always suggested the contraption to pull the flywheel up.
>
> Does anyone know of a reference that actually compares the two methods and
> still recommends the sharp tap with a hammer over the use of the special
> tool?
>
> TITLE: Flywheel Removal - The Right Way and Several Wrong Ways
> QUOTE: "The best technique requires a special tool - a flywheel puller; the
> least preferred method requires nothing more than a hammer and a
> screwdriver, but can easily result in serious damage to the flywheel and or
> crankshaft."
>
> TITLE: http://www.repairfaq.org/samnew/lmfaq/lmflyrml.htm
> QUOTE: "There are several approaches to flywheel removal. The best way by
> far is to use a special puller designed for your particular engine. Briggs
> & Stratton and Tecumseh flywheels usually have 2 or 3 holes placed around
> the center of the flywheel which are used with special puller blocks. These
> have self tapping bolts which you thread into the holes and then tighten
> down nuts to pop the flywheel off of the crankshaft."
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