2002 GTX flywheel remove

[Miltonlt]

Trying to get the flywheel off. Have removed the six bolts holding the outdrive that goes to the drive shaft but it will not come off, It is still solid like something is still holding it.

Thanks
Milton

 

[POPPS]

My method…pressure from my impact gun…then heat from my torch…then pressure from impact gun…then heat,,,then pressure from my impact gun…then heat…I actually wait half a minute or so after the gun move,,,and I wait,,,and out of nowhere,,,it “pops” off…

 

[etemplet]

That's about the story. LOL You never know. I give up sometimes then I come back with another tool and ....it's loose. Ha ha. The impact works great because that shock helps a lot. Sometimes a wrap with a hammer gets it done as well. Always an adventure but it sure is nice when they come right off. Good Luck !

 

[Miltonlt]

I am not talking about the flywheel it self, I am talking about the peace that is held on with 6 bolts that the driveshaft goes into and mounted to the flywheel.

Thanks
Milton

 

[etemplet]

Better mark it really good. I don't have much experience with those. Sometimes they come right off. I had one on 787 I couldn't move. I ended up leaving it alone. I think I would have done some damage had I gone further. What's wrong with yours that you need to remove it.

 

[Miltonlt]

Better mark it really good. I don't have much experience with those. Sometimes they come right off. I had one on 787 I couldn't move. I ended up leaving it alone. I think I would have done some damage had I gone further. What's wrong with yours that you need to remove it.

Trying to get to the air pressure pump lower end.

Thanks
Milton

 

[etemplet]

Sorry I didn't read close enough and thought you were on the "other" end. I just did one of these with the engine in the ski.... but it was a new engine so it came off. Is "your" engine out of the ski?

I just use the puller that I bought from SBT. It is pretty stout. It'd be nice to have something that would a apply a really quick heat but there is so much aluminum it's dangerous. I've used my cutting torch to heat the pully and the impact like @POPPS recommends and the same things. You need a stout rig that will not bend. Did you strike the end of the puller with a good sized hammer while pressure is applied?? Don't stand or position yourself in front of that thing.

If you can get the puller to pull at an angle, more on one side of the coupling than the other, it will separate the coupling easier. You can try tightening the bolts tighter on one side of the plate after you get pressure on the puller. Object is to get the coupling to "cock" . That will break it off the taper.

Be CAREFUL screwing in the bolts into the coupling... you can damage the engine seal.

If I get a chance I show you a picture of the puller I use. That might be your problem.

 

[etemplet]

This is a picture of my first and ONLY one so far. It wasn't fun. Took me about a day and a half to identify, figure out a plan and get it done with the engine in place. I loath pulling that jet pump to work on the engine.

 

[Miltonlt]

This is the part I am trying to get off. The peace with the six bolts removed.

 

[etemplet]

Just WHOP the end piece with a rubber mallet or dead blow hammer. Should come right off. you'll be left with the PTO Flywheel that can be a pain sometimes. There is a bolt holding that on and no keyway just the taper fit. I've had to heat them. I have the puller I purchased from SBT and that's what I use.

Flywheel Puller

 

[Miltonlt]

thanks for the information.

That is what I was thinking Just wanting to get it from some one that knew.

 

[etemplet]

Hey a picture is worth a 1000 words. LOL Once we get on the same page we can sure help. yea that end piece just sits on there. It can get a little stuck but nothing holding it. Good Luck !!

 

[Miltonlt]

A picture is worth a 1000 words.

For sure