Flywheel and EShaft Pulley N&B
 

I know this has been discussed on the other forum, but I also think we need to build up information here. Besides, I like telling my stories. So...

I could not get the Pulley Bolt, or the flywheel nut to budge.

So, As Ted and others suggested, I decided to set up my compressor (for the first time) and zip those suckers off fast and quick.

Setting up the compressor (8.6scfm @40 PSI, 6.4scfm @90 PSI, 150PSI max, 33 Gal Tank, 2HP running) was cake. My impact is only rated at 300 Ft Lbs. (Got the whole rig at Sears on sale for about $300)

Tried to remove the nut and bolt using the compressor. Zip. Nada. Wouldn't budge.

So, remembering some information gathered a long time ago, I applied heat around the Flywheel nut using a propane torch for about 3-4 minutes (too long?). Came right off.

The front pulley bolt was more stubborn, but after an additional three minutes or so, it also came off. I am guessing none.

I just wonder how much damage (if any) all that heat could have done.

You are good. The thing to worry about is the possibility of cooking the front and rear main seals but you should be replacing them any way.

Definitely replacing them, funny, the thing smoked for about 15 minutes after. Now I am off to go get a flywheel puller.

Getting the Flywheel off.
 

Once again I went back to the old stories told...

Use a prybar and a soft mallet to remove the wheel. No dice.

Then I found RotaryReserection's write up on the subject...

http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/2n...el_remove.html

Two slight blows to the FW and it was off.

Thanks RR. I think his site should be compulsary reading.

..just piss off your Sister and give her a hammer!..the parts fly off!..but seriously,I had my engine strapped on a pallet and I used a piece of chain on the Flywheel and attached it to a pressure plate bolt and the bolt that Holds the Trans to the Engine.With a 3 and 1/2 foot 3/4 drive breaker bar I got the 54mm Flywheel nut off.then while the Flywheel nut was Just Cracked(still on),I moved the assembly to tighten the other way,so I could get at the 19mm front pulley Nut.I put it on and had a Buddy steady it while I jumped on the Bar.It came right off..My total for a breaker bar and the Flywheel socket was 26 dollars CDN.(already had the 19mm Socket!.lol!)

Or you can make a special tool from an old pressure plate assembly.
Barry

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