correct flywheel puller size for 1996 force 120?

[michaeljoffe]

Hi all,

I am planning to remove the flywheel off a 1996 force 120.

Can anyone let me know if this is the correct size for this motor:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310241213660&viewitem=&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1&category=50439

Thanks!

 

[DukeDelago]

Re: correct flywheel puller size for 1996 force 120?

I can tell you for sure it's not the one I've used. I went to autozone and bought a harmonic balancer puller right off the rack for $15 and it worked perfectly, though I did have to stop by the hardware store to by some different sized bolts and washers to use with it (added another $1.25, get the grade 8's). It should look like a crows foot, or a peace sign without the circle. you will only need three of the "toes" coming off. One at 12 o'clock, one at 4 and one at 8. The one at six isn't used. there are three holes in the top of the flywheel where the bolts thread in. tighten nice and snug, then a few hits on top of the bolt with a hammer, tighten bolt again, repeat. If you have no luck after trying for a while, use a propane torch to heat the flywheel around the bolt while the puller is on very tightly, a little heat works wonders. Hope this helps!

 

[jason32038]

Re: correct flywheel puller size for 1996 force 120?

that puller won't work. get a cheap harmonic balancer puller at oreilly or somewhere.

 

[jason32038]

Re: correct flywheel puller size for 1996 force 120?

Oops should

 

[michaeljoffe]

Re: correct flywheel puller size for 1996 force 120?

Ok thanks. Harmonic it is.

Should I get a diff length bolts as well?

 

[DukeDelago]

Re: correct flywheel puller size for 1996 force 120?

I used three inch grade 8 bolts of the correct thread (can't remember if they were course or fine). also get some grade 8 washers to use as the bolts (1/4" I think?) will be kind of close to the size of the puller. I doubled up the washers and it worked fine.