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After reading all the posts about proper flywheel torque I want to re-torque mine but don't have the spanner wrench. Is there an acceptable alternate or is it possible to make something that will do the job as well?
Rocky, You need a 1/2" drive torque wrench, the proper size socket and some way to hold the flywheel. I have jammed a heavy screwdriver into the ring gear to hold the flywheel. A strap or Stilson wrench is much better.
Oh, are you talking about the wrench to keep the flywheel from spinning? I leave the back bolt from the recoil starter in and wedge a small piece of wood (like a 1x2) between the bolt and the flywheel teeth. Holds flywheel still and if anything breaks it will be the piece of wood.
Jamming a screwdriver, or whatever between the flywheel, and starter is a good way to undo what ever repair you are trying to make. Go to an auto store, and ask for a flywheel wrench. It is used in auto work when adjusting valves when engine is on repair stand, or for turning the engine over for what ever reason. Snap-On makes one of the best, but other's will do. Have the dealer check his K-D catalog.
My late great uncle had one of those, made in the shop...piece of 2X5 and an old leather belt...called it the brother wrench. His brother unknowingly contributed the belt.
