Acsessing Coils

whartonlax24

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I cant seem to get to the coils on my 58 18hp Fastwin. I removed every visible screw and bolt but the top just wont come off. What am i doing wrong?
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: Acsessing Coils

are you using a harmonic balancer puller. you need 1/4x20 #8 harden bolts, available auto parts store. regular hardware store bolt will strip off.
 

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HighTrim

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Re: Acsessing Coils

It sounds as if you are not using a puller, which you will definately need.

On reinstallation, be sure the taper is clean and dry and re torque the flywheel to spec.

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whartonlax24

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Re: Acsessing Coils

Yeah i am but i just figured it out, one of the bolts snapped off in the hole and i didnt notice it. I feel like an idiot i need to pay more attention.
 

HighTrim

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Re: Acsessing Coils

I assume you are not using grade 8 bolts are you? Chuck the bolts that came with the puller and invest in some new ones. How deep did you thread in the bolts?
 

whartonlax24

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Re: Acsessing Coils

the bolt on the puller didnt break, it was another one . and i am going to get the bolts first thing tomorow.
 
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