flywheel holder

andy6374

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Alright, what do you guys use for a flywheel holder when torquing the flywheel nut? Short of buying the one from Merc. at some outlandish price, ouch. The rope trick didn't work for me, so I was wondering what other setups people are using.
 

Silvertip

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Re: flywheel holder

There are normally three threaded holes in the flywheel for attachment of a puller. Get a piece of flat steel and drill two holes spaced for two of the holes in the flywheel. Bolt the flat steel to the flywheel. There you have it. A 99 cent flywheel holder.
 

andy6374

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Re: flywheel holder

Laddies-<br />That's what I used to do, until the darn thing snapped off.<br /><br />Upinsmoke-<br />Great idea, I have 5 or 6 thread holes in the flwheel which secures the inner hub of the flywheel. I will use two of them. Now I have to dig through the scraps in the yard to find that metal.<br /><br />-thanks<br />andy
 

KCLOST

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Re: flywheel holder

I use two eye bolts that fit snuggly into the holes in the flywheel... Just slip them in the holes (not too long to touch the stuff underneath) and then slip a piece of rod through both eyes to use as your holder....<br /><br />Upinsmoke's idea is good also...
 

rodbolt

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Re: flywheel holder

a 20 doller strap wrench works well as does the actual holding turning toolfrom snap on or craftsman.
 

andy6374

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Re: flywheel holder

Good stuff.<br /><br />Looks like I will weigh my options.
 
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