-
Shop Talk
(
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/shop-talk/)
| CobraEd |
07-18-2006 08:17 AM |
How do I stop the flywheel from turning
OK sportsfans, I now have my RAM 13.5 lb aluminum flywheel in hand. How do I stop the flywheel from turning while loosening the old bolts during removal and while tightening the new bolts during installation??
Your answers are appreciated.
Special Ed
"It Is Not Enough That I Succeed. Everyone Else Must Fail!
|
| Tim Brewer |
07-18-2006 08:39 AM |
Use an impact wrench to remove. I just find something to wedge on the block and the teeth of the wheel, then use a torque wrench.
|
| SCOBRAC |
07-18-2006 08:51 AM |
If an impact isn't avaliable a an old wrench and a ball peen hammer to break the surface tension of the bolt will work. Give it a sharp wrap and it will break loose. Don't use your wifes new wrenches though.
|
| Clois Harlan |
07-18-2006 09:23 AM |
I have taken two long 5/16" bolts and screwed them in about 1/2" and then I took a breakover and put it between the two bolts and then turned the flywheel until the breakover would wedge against the frame. Then loosen each bolt on the flywheel and remove the breakover. Probably not the best way to do things but it worked several times with no damage to anything.
Clois
|
| FUNFER2 |
07-18-2006 10:48 AM |
I've just used a 2x4. Simple & won't hurt any parts.
|
| Robert McLinden |
07-18-2006 10:55 AM |
I use a pry bar between the flywheel teeth and either the bellhousing alignment dowel pin or one of the bellhousing bolts (put the bolt back in the block). A impact wrench is the easiest.
|
| Woodz428 |
07-18-2006 11:32 AM |
I guess I'm the only one, but I've been using a flywheel holding tool for about 20 years. It works well and fits a variety of flywheels. Available from most tool sources, although I got mine from snap-off.
|
| CobraEd |
07-18-2006 11:35 AM |
I did a Google search on a flywheel holding tool and came up with *ZERO* :confused:
Oh well. I can just use some of the ideas above.
|
| trularin |
07-18-2006 11:55 AM |
You can use a "flywheel turner" and pull against it.
It is a lever type device that uses the teeth of the flywheel for turning and stopping.
Hope this helps.
|
| priobe |
07-18-2006 12:07 PM |
Why not use a breaker bar on the front pulley and loosen the bolts on the flywheel?
|
| vettestr |
07-18-2006 01:25 PM |
All the ideas are great but think funrunner hit the most basic idea. Put a wood 2x4 under the flywheel and put the least amount of pressure possible against the flywheel teeth with a pot jack or any jack.
The teeth on the flywheel or the starter ring teeth will be held from turning with mild lifting pressure. You gain advantage from the folcrum or distance from center as an added bonus. The other ideas seem good too but take another hand to hold many of the options like a prybar on ring gear teeth. GOOD LUCK
|
| CobraEd |
07-18-2006 01:37 PM |
And to think, . . . I was going to fill all the cylinders with jello
Thanks guys, All good thoughts!
|
| trularin |
07-18-2006 03:13 PM |
I am surprised it could not be found. I have a flywheel turner for doing this and turning the engine slowly. It is a designed tool for holding the flywheel of an engine.
You say you could not find one on a google search. WOW.
Maybe I have a rarity. :D
|
| vettestr |
07-18-2006 03:19 PM |
No Ed ---- NO
Step away from the jello, do it now!
Save the jello and pudding for the topless wrestling. As a community service we should raise money to send the winner to get her massage license or something. Lets start interviewing ladies ASAP.
|
| bill bradshaw |
07-18-2006 03:46 PM |
flywheel turner lisle tool co part # lis23800 price 35.00
|
| trularin |
07-18-2006 04:32 PM |
Thank you, Bill.
I was thinking I was the only one who ever heard of this thing.
:D
|
| Rick 427 Cobra |
07-19-2006 07:38 PM |
I use an old front wheel drive wheel bearing cut in two with the ends ground to a point to fit in the flywheel and a bolt in the block as a stop. cheap and fool proof. Repair shops usually have some laying around. I have a large collection of various sizes I use as press tools and seal installers.
|
| Cobra 29 |
08-02-2006 04:28 AM |
How does the car drive?
CobraEd, I assume that you have installed your 13.5 flywheel, how does your car drive? What engine and transmission are you using?
|
| sllib |
08-02-2006 07:26 AM |
Take an old exhaust valve, chuck it in your vise, and bend the stem 90 degrees. Put the stem in a bell housing mounting hole and the head into the flywheel's teeth.
Bill Stradtner
|
| sharpe 1 |
08-02-2006 09:15 AM |
summit racing has one for $19.95.
|
| All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:29 AM. |
|
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link:
