Flywheel holding tool

[Evinrude Boater]

I've struggled to find a tool to hold the flywheel while working on the flywheel. I found this A/C clutch wrench at Princess Auto for $10 that has the same spacing as flywheel pulling bolt holes. It worked well as I pulled the flywheel off my 75hp. I was even able to hold the flywheel as I torqued it to 80 ft/lb.

 

[samo_ott]

Re: Flywheel holding tool

I usually just stick a big screwdriver between the screws. That looks like it will work well, but does not look like it will help when re-installing!

 

[Willyclay]

Re: Flywheel holding tool

Great find! Any manufacturers name on this tool?

 

[F_R]

Re: Flywheel holding tool

Make your own tool from a piece of 2x2 lumber and a piece of nylon strap. Cost little or nothing. http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/frankr_photos/StrapWrench.jpg?t=1208927675

 

[67Johnson6HP]

Re: Flywheel holding tool

Dang it FR !!!! I knew I should have asked about a "strap wrench" - I spent $21.00 ordering one from Sears on-line, Well by golly I'll ask next time!

 

[Evinrude Boater]

Re: Flywheel holding tool

The strap wrench looks like it would have more leverage. My little tool takes a good arm to hold when tightening the nut. It works though.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Flywheel holding tool

I just pull a plug and feed some rope into the cylinder, then seat the piston against it...but you can never have enough tools.

 

[Reggie08]

Re: Flywheel holding tool

I just pull a plug and feed some rope into the cylinder, then seat the piston against it...but you can never have enough tools.

Exactly what I did when I removed the flywheel.

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Flywheel holding tool

This is the kind of tool you need to hold the flywheel :

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=pro-67462

Similar tool available from NAPA, etc for under $30.

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Flywheel holding tool

Exactly what I did when I removed the flywheel.

A REALLY bad idea (rope) ... don't do it!