Please Help! Can't Remove Flywhee

[abombs1227]

I Have A 1975 Evinrude 6hp. I Can't Figure Out How To Remove The Flywheel. The Holes On Top Of The Flywheel Don't Seem To Be Threaded..is This Normal Or Have They Been Stripped? I've Also Read To Use A Harmonic Balance Puller But The Holes In The Flywheel Are Spaced Too Far Apart That The Puller Isn't Wide Enough To Use. Any Help Or Suggestions Would Be Appreciated

 

[bankerjohn]

Re: Please Help! Can't Remove Flywhee

You need to remove the flywheel nut first, which will allow you to remove the flywheel cover that covers the threaded holes ... see the diagram below:

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Please Help! Can't Remove Flywhee

the hole are threaded
PULLING FLYWHEEL

you need a harmonic balancer puller, you need 3 - #8 harden bolts, that fit the 3 holes in your flywheel. standard hardware store bolts will strip out, causing more problems. loosen the flywheel nut, leaving it on so it protects the thread. thread the bolts in 7/16 of an inch. then tighten the puller, adjust so it has a straight pull. now tighten the puller, rap the center bolt with a hammer, then tighten some more. you may have to let it sit over nite, and repeat in the morning. this is a compression fitting, it will eventually POP!!. do not loose the woodruff key that goes in the groove of the flywheel and the crank shaft. then installing the flywheel, it has to be totally clean, no oil, woodruff key in place. then torque the nut to the specifications for your particular motor. if you do not do this, the woodruff key with shear, and you will be repeating these steps.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=294072

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Please Help! Can't Remove Flywhee

As TD, it's the only way.
Be patient with it.

 

[14ftgrumman]

Re: Please Help! Can't Remove Flywhee

Keep the pressure on the crank with the puller. On stubborn ones, some times it takes a whack or 2 on the puller bolt, then tighten more.

Sooner or later, it will pop.