flywheel removal-stator replacement

[cfcstl]

I have a 1984 Mercury 150 and I need to replace my stator. When the flywheel is removed, is it splined or keyed to the crankshaft?<br />The book says I need to set the timing after replacing the flywheel. Do I really have to do this?

 

[Laddies]

Re: flywheel removal-stator replacement

Its splined---it won't hurt

 

[KCLOST]

Re: flywheel removal-stator replacement

As long as you don't mess with the trigger, you'll be ok...

 

[cfcstl]

Re: flywheel removal-stator replacement

Thanks for the input on the flywheel. I am having a little trouble removing the nut on top while trying to hold the flywheel still. There is a tool to hold the flywheel I don't have, C-91-53-2344, so has anybody inprovised a holding tool on a 150?<br /><br />I read where using an impact wrench works, just checking if it can be used on my engine?

 

[ronmold]

Re: flywheel removal-stator replacement

Go to the hardware store and get a "grip wrench" set like they show on TV. Use the big one and the small one together to make it around the flywheel. They open jars good too!

 

[ronmold]

Re: flywheel removal-stator replacement

Almost forgot, you will need a puller tool to get it off once the nut is loose.