how to remove flywheel from 1968 Sea King 3.5 hp

[69_evinrude]

Hi everyone,

Trying to troubleshoot a "no spark" issue on a 1968 Sea King 3.5 hp (Chrysler?), but I'm not sure how to get the flywheel off. The 3 holes are not threaded. Help?

Thanks.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Thanks for the pics.
​They are usually key driven and hard to remove.
I've found a pry bar and a torch on the top of the flywheel.

​That don't work?? Drill and tap the 3 holes on the top.
1/4 -20 or 5/16-16(???) might work.
Then an automotive puller.

Don't drill too deep.

 

[69_evinrude]

Thanks for the reply.

Tapping attempt did not go well, BUT...good news...I put the bolt in on top and hit it a few times with a hammer and the flywheel popped loose. Breaker point was pretty bad. Cleaned it up and now I've got good spark.

 

[wickware]

Please share a general Pic of the engine under the flywheel, if you still have the flywheel off. Are the point?s gaped the usual .020? A friend has an engine similar that came with a 1969 40 HP Evinrude he purchased.

 

[69_evinrude]

Flywheel is back on and everything is put back together, but I did take a few pics though. As you can see it was pretty dirty. I cleaned the point with 220 grit and gapped at .020. All cleaned up and running good now.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Thanks for the pics!

 

[wickware]

A 2nd Big Thanks For The Pic! Pics Are Worth A Thousand Words....

 

[69_evinrude]

Video of it running...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB6ChySLknE