> Where do you smack the flywheel. I used a gear puller, a big hammer and
> heat and it was still a struggle.
> Lowe's quoted me $65.00 for a 55mm socket and I ended up buying a
> big metric set, that only went up to 50mm, for the breaker bar and
> ratchet and a large SAE set for the 2 1/8 socket from Harbor Freight for
> about $75.00. Karibian
>
> Out near the edge of the flywheel. Use a bigger hammer.
> Try a ten pound sledge.
>
> Mc Master gets $28 for a 2 1/8 inch 3/4 drive impact socket.
> They get $30 for a 3/4 drive sliding T  handle.
>
> Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.
>

Paul

Didn't we have this same discussion last year and the advise
was not to smack the flywheel for fear of ruining the bearings
inside? Isn't that what they make pullers for?

Doug Fir


Once you try a puller you will go back to the hammer :)

The flywheel is so heavy it does not hurt anything to smack
the flywheel as it has been done by thousands of mechanics
for the last 30 years.

Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

Paul,

For some things a hydraulic puller is the only way to go, unless a
bigger hammer happens to be the preferred shortcut. :)  I do believe in
hammers.

Terry


When it comes to rotary engine flywheels you have to admit a big
hammer is quicker :)

Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

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