kfa4303
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Re: Overheating 33HP 1965 Seahorse
yeah, you're gonna need a flywheel puller, but they're fairly cheap. I've seen them at places like Harbor Freigh and Auto Zone, etc.... for under $15, and it'll work or any other motors you may need to use it on. They key is to get GRADE 8 bolts. The bolts that often come with the pullers are NOT strong enough. I found 2 pair or GRADE 8 bolts at Lowe's for about $2 a pair. Also, be sure you only screw in the bolts about 7/16" into the flywheel. Otherwise, you may risk cracking a coil beneth it. You'll also need something to hold the flywheel when you tighten/loosen the flywheel nut. I just used a long nylon strap from a ratchet strap set that has an S-hook in it and wrapped it around the flywheel like a giant strap wrench. I hooked the S-hook into they liftinng eye of the motor and it worked great. Lots of other great links here about how to do ll this. Good luck with the motor and keep us posted on the restoration too.
yeah, you're gonna need a flywheel puller, but they're fairly cheap. I've seen them at places like Harbor Freigh and Auto Zone, etc.... for under $15, and it'll work or any other motors you may need to use it on. They key is to get GRADE 8 bolts. The bolts that often come with the pullers are NOT strong enough. I found 2 pair or GRADE 8 bolts at Lowe's for about $2 a pair. Also, be sure you only screw in the bolts about 7/16" into the flywheel. Otherwise, you may risk cracking a coil beneth it. You'll also need something to hold the flywheel when you tighten/loosen the flywheel nut. I just used a long nylon strap from a ratchet strap set that has an S-hook in it and wrapped it around the flywheel like a giant strap wrench. I hooked the S-hook into they liftinng eye of the motor and it worked great. Lots of other great links here about how to do ll this. Good luck with the motor and keep us posted on the restoration too.