Big trouble pulling GCV190 flywheel

Cfs

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I am having no luck pulling a Honda CGCV190 flywheel. I have tried a 2 leg puller with out any success. I am thinking that arms on my claw type puller squeezes the top of the flywheel and is not pulling straight up enough. I have ordered a 8 inch puller that gas straight arms and will allow me to pull straight up. I have tried loosening the flywheel nut slightly and smacking the nut with a hammer while pulling up the flywheel with a pry bar….no luck.
I saw a video where they suggested using an air hammer on the top of the crank while prying up and I tried that unsuccessfully. Anyone have any ideas

Thanks
Spit
 

Forest#2

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Stay patient. I've seen some rough ones.
I've left the puller on some overnight and go back next day and they were popped.
You really develop/acquire get an experience of feel for such and not break or damage things.

Check some you tube videos

On some flywheels I have to warm/cool them. (out about 2 inchs from the crankshaft using a propane torch) You want the flywheel metal to expand faster than the crankshaft metal
Note I said warm, it's warm enough when you spit on it and it spits back)

Heat cool is your friend.
 

SeniorCitizen

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With a propane torch , slowly move the flame from the outer edge area and work the way into the shaft .. Not hot but about 30° above ambient .
By applying the heat to the outer edge surface first.the flywheel will expand before the shaft has a chance to get hot .
 

sgkent

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just don't get it so hot it damages any charging system.
 
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