Re: #&^#%$ Flywheel Removal
 

Yeah, and once you have the box end of the wrench solidly on the bolt, smack
the other end with a big brass hammer. If you don't have brass, be prepared
for some cosmetic damage to the wrench end.

Earle

"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
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> One other thing you can do, if I can explain this correctly with text.
>
> The position of your wrench related to the bolts can be used to your
> advantage. Basically, if your bolt is located at the 12 o'clock
> position, have your wrench pointing toward 6 o'clock when you start to
> loosen the bolt. This will give the least tendency for the flywheel to
> rotate, and you may not even need to wedge the flywheel. Basically if
> the wrench handle is near the center of the flywheel you will have the
> best chance of the flywheel not rotating.
>
> Chris
>
> Carl wrote:
> > You can use the round end of a wrench on a bolt head wedged against
> > something. I have also jacked up a wood block to the crankshaft pulley.
I
> > have also pulled the starter and wedged something between the flywheel
teeth
> > and the hole in the bellhousing.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Carl
> >
> >
> > <wbowlin@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:1168559583.086954.223030@k58g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> >> Does anyone have any advise on loosening flywheel bolts? I have an 88
> >> Jeep wrangler and am working on replacing the clutch. I want to get
> >> the flywheel resurfaced, but I can't get the thing loose. For one, I
> >> am having a heck of a time trying to keep the thing from turning with a
> >> pry bar in one hand, and having enough leverage with the other to
> >> muscle up on the bolt. I don't have air tools at my disposal. Any
> >> tricks on keeping the flywheel from turning so I can put my all into
> >> the breaker bar?
> >>
> >> I wish my new year workout would build muscle faster and maybe I could
> >> do it :)
> >>
> >
> >

Re: #&^#%$ Flywheel Removal
 

Yeah, and once you have the box end of the wrench solidly on the bolt, smack
the other end with a big brass hammer. If you don't have brass, be prepared
for some cosmetic damage to the wrench end.

Earle

"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
news:45a6f4ba$0$18118$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> One other thing you can do, if I can explain this correctly with text.
>
> The position of your wrench related to the bolts can be used to your
> advantage. Basically, if your bolt is located at the 12 o'clock
> position, have your wrench pointing toward 6 o'clock when you start to
> loosen the bolt. This will give the least tendency for the flywheel to
> rotate, and you may not even need to wedge the flywheel. Basically if
> the wrench handle is near the center of the flywheel you will have the
> best chance of the flywheel not rotating.
>
> Chris
>
> Carl wrote:
> > You can use the round end of a wrench on a bolt head wedged against
> > something. I have also jacked up a wood block to the crankshaft pulley.
I
> > have also pulled the starter and wedged something between the flywheel
teeth
> > and the hole in the bellhousing.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Carl
> >
> >
> > <wbowlin@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:1168559583.086954.223030@k58g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> >> Does anyone have any advise on loosening flywheel bolts? I have an 88
> >> Jeep wrangler and am working on replacing the clutch. I want to get
> >> the flywheel resurfaced, but I can't get the thing loose. For one, I
> >> am having a heck of a time trying to keep the thing from turning with a
> >> pry bar in one hand, and having enough leverage with the other to
> >> muscle up on the bolt. I don't have air tools at my disposal. Any
> >> tricks on keeping the flywheel from turning so I can put my all into
> >> the breaker bar?
> >>
> >> I wish my new year workout would build muscle faster and maybe I could
> >> do it :)
> >>
> >
> >

Re: #&^#%$ Flywheel Removal
 

Yeah, and once you have the box end of the wrench solidly on the bolt, smack
the other end with a big brass hammer. If you don't have brass, be prepared
for some cosmetic damage to the wrench end.

Earle

"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
news:45a6f4ba$0$18118$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> One other thing you can do, if I can explain this correctly with text.
>
> The position of your wrench related to the bolts can be used to your
> advantage. Basically, if your bolt is located at the 12 o'clock
> position, have your wrench pointing toward 6 o'clock when you start to
> loosen the bolt. This will give the least tendency for the flywheel to
> rotate, and you may not even need to wedge the flywheel. Basically if
> the wrench handle is near the center of the flywheel you will have the
> best chance of the flywheel not rotating.
>
> Chris
>
> Carl wrote:
> > You can use the round end of a wrench on a bolt head wedged against
> > something. I have also jacked up a wood block to the crankshaft pulley.
I
> > have also pulled the starter and wedged something between the flywheel
teeth
> > and the hole in the bellhousing.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Carl
> >
> >
> > <wbowlin@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:1168559583.086954.223030@k58g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> >> Does anyone have any advise on loosening flywheel bolts? I have an 88
> >> Jeep wrangler and am working on replacing the clutch. I want to get
> >> the flywheel resurfaced, but I can't get the thing loose. For one, I
> >> am having a heck of a time trying to keep the thing from turning with a
> >> pry bar in one hand, and having enough leverage with the other to
> >> muscle up on the bolt. I don't have air tools at my disposal. Any
> >> tricks on keeping the flywheel from turning so I can put my all into
> >> the breaker bar?
> >>
> >> I wish my new year workout would build muscle faster and maybe I could
> >> do it :)
> >>
> >
> >

Re: #&^#%$ Flywheel Removal
 

"Earle Horton" <earle@vascongau.usa> wrote in message
news:45a703d1$0$7857$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m...
> Yeah, and once you have the box end of the wrench solidly on the bolt,
> smack
> the other end with a big brass hammer. If you don't have brass, be
> prepared
> for some cosmetic damage to the wrench end.

You don't have a Lead mallet?
I often use a prybar carefully engaged in the ring gear teeth and fulcrummed
against a bellhousing bolt when air isn't available.

--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

Re: #&^#%$ Flywheel Removal
 

"Earle Horton" <earle@vascongau.usa> wrote in message
news:45a703d1$0$7857$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m...
> Yeah, and once you have the box end of the wrench solidly on the bolt,
> smack
> the other end with a big brass hammer. If you don't have brass, be
> prepared
> for some cosmetic damage to the wrench end.

You don't have a Lead mallet?
I often use a prybar carefully engaged in the ring gear teeth and fulcrummed
against a bellhousing bolt when air isn't available.

--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

Re: #&^#%$ Flywheel Removal
 

"Earle Horton" <earle@vascongau.usa> wrote in message
news:45a703d1$0$7857$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m...
> Yeah, and once you have the box end of the wrench solidly on the bolt,
> smack
> the other end with a big brass hammer. If you don't have brass, be
> prepared
> for some cosmetic damage to the wrench end.

You don't have a Lead mallet?
I often use a prybar carefully engaged in the ring gear teeth and fulcrummed
against a bellhousing bolt when air isn't available.

--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

Re: #&^#%$ Flywheel Removal
 

"Earle Horton" <earle@vascongau.usa> wrote in message
news:45a703d1$0$7857$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m...
> Yeah, and once you have the box end of the wrench solidly on the bolt,
> smack
> the other end with a big brass hammer. If you don't have brass, be
> prepared
> for some cosmetic damage to the wrench end.

You don't have a Lead mallet?
I often use a prybar carefully engaged in the ring gear teeth and fulcrummed
against a bellhousing bolt when air isn't available.

--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

Re: #&^#%$ Flywheel Removal
 

"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Earle Horton" <earle@vascongau.usa> wrote in message
> news:45a703d1$0$7857$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m...
> > Yeah, and once you have the box end of the wrench solidly on
> > the bolt, smack the other end with a big brass hammer. If you
> > don't have brass, be prepared for some cosmetic damage to the
> > wrench end.
>
> You don't have a Lead mallet?
> I often use a prybar carefully engaged in the ring gear teeth and
> fulcrummed against a bellhousing bolt when air isn't available.
>
Somehow I acquired a brass hammer during my travels. It's awesome, much
better than lead.

Earle

Re: #&^#%$ Flywheel Removal
 

"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Earle Horton" <earle@vascongau.usa> wrote in message
> news:45a703d1$0$7857$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m...
> > Yeah, and once you have the box end of the wrench solidly on
> > the bolt, smack the other end with a big brass hammer. If you
> > don't have brass, be prepared for some cosmetic damage to the
> > wrench end.
>
> You don't have a Lead mallet?
> I often use a prybar carefully engaged in the ring gear teeth and
> fulcrummed against a bellhousing bolt when air isn't available.
>
Somehow I acquired a brass hammer during my travels. It's awesome, much
better than lead.

Earle

Re: #&^#%$ Flywheel Removal
 

"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Earle Horton" <earle@vascongau.usa> wrote in message
> news:45a703d1$0$7857$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m...
> > Yeah, and once you have the box end of the wrench solidly on
> > the bolt, smack the other end with a big brass hammer. If you
> > don't have brass, be prepared for some cosmetic damage to the
> > wrench end.
>
> You don't have a Lead mallet?
> I often use a prybar carefully engaged in the ring gear teeth and
> fulcrummed against a bellhousing bolt when air isn't available.
>
Somehow I acquired a brass hammer during my travels. It's awesome, much
better than lead.

Earle