Mygreenihc
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Mar 14, 2012
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- 46
Hey guys,
First post ever. I have been a lurker since I found this site. I have gained quite a bit of knowledge by just reading, but I have a couple of questions that I need a little extra information on. If you guys wouldn't mind helping a newbie, I would forever in your debt.
1st question is this:
I bought a flywheel puller (shown below) and it came with a lifting ring. Is the lifting ring for lifting the flywheel after it pops loose, or can I actually use this to lift the engine off of the boat? The ring is plenty strong enough, but are the threads on the puller itself strong enough?
Second question:
I read a couple of post where people said to be sure and mark the flywheel before taking it off. I understand completely why this would be important, but I am unsure where the best place to mark it would be. Can someone enlighten me on the best way to make sure I do not make a useless mark?
Thanks in advance guys,
Brad
First post ever. I have been a lurker since I found this site. I have gained quite a bit of knowledge by just reading, but I have a couple of questions that I need a little extra information on. If you guys wouldn't mind helping a newbie, I would forever in your debt.
1st question is this:
I bought a flywheel puller (shown below) and it came with a lifting ring. Is the lifting ring for lifting the flywheel after it pops loose, or can I actually use this to lift the engine off of the boat? The ring is plenty strong enough, but are the threads on the puller itself strong enough?
Second question:
I read a couple of post where people said to be sure and mark the flywheel before taking it off. I understand completely why this would be important, but I am unsure where the best place to mark it would be. Can someone enlighten me on the best way to make sure I do not make a useless mark?
Thanks in advance guys,
Brad