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Is it possible to remove a flywheel with just a crescent wrench?

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TJRoss

None of the sockets I have for my ratchet are big enough for the bolt on my flywheel. I don't want to go out and buy more sockets just for this. I have been trying to figure out ways to get it off with a just crescent wrench but it doesn't seem possible. Is it possible?


#2

Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10

depending on the engine, you probably could.... might need to slide a pipe over the end of it for more leverage.
what's the engine model #? someone here might know the size of the nut/bolt.


#3

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TJRoss

mechanic mark said:
Why remove flywheel?
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I hit something and need to put a new flywheel key in. I just need to take it off.


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TJRoss

Scrubcadet10 said:
depending on the engine, you probably could.... might need to slide a pipe over the end of it for more leverage.
what's the engine model #? someone here might know the size of the nut/bolt.
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It's really just that I have to use a wrench vertically and going down with it because the bolt is in circular cup and that's in the way of getting in there the way you are supposed to do it (horizontally). Not sure if you can get enough leverage doing that.


#5

Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10

oh, yeah, that's probably a no can do.
TJRoss said:
It's really just that I have to use a wrench vertically and going down with it because the bolt is in circular cup and that's in the way of getting in there the way you are supposed to do it (horizontally). Not sure if you can get enough leverage doing that.
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#6

Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10 said:
what's the engine model #? someone here might know the size of the nut/bolt. or how to get it off easy
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even a picture will help


#7

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Rivets

Have you thought about going to your local auto parts store and asking about their tool loaning program? Many of them just ask for a deposit, which is returned when you bring back the tool.


#8

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TJRoss

Scrubcadet10 said:
even a picture will help
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#9

cpurvis

cpurvis

You can buy individual sockets. They're not that expensive.


#10

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TJRoss

cpurvis said:
You can buy individual sockets. They're not that expensive.
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Yeah I looked into it and that's what I'm going to do. I just didn't want to leave my house.


#11

Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10

I have that exact same engine on my pushmower, i can look it at and see what works.


#12

Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10

My 15/16" socket fit right on perfect.. you may need a short extension on your wrench or a deep well 15/16"
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TJRoss

Scrubcadet10 said:
My 15/16" socket fit right on perfect.. you may need a short extension on your wrench or a deep well 15/16"
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Thanks my biggest socket is 3/4. Going to the store tomorrow to get a 15/16


#14

Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10

Any luck?


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gdtractor

TJRoss said:
It's really just that I have to use a wrench vertically and going down with it because the bolt is in circular cup and that's in the way of getting in there the way you are supposed to do it (horizontally). Not sure if you can get enough leverage doing that.
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I would buy or borrow a socket. I have tried “cheap” ways many times and it ends up costing me more for things they have broken ?


#16

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slomo

TJRoss said:
I hit something and need to put a new flywheel key in. I just need to take it off.
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Old timers would walk the yard prior to mowing. Pickup any limbs and bicycles left in the grass. Unless you like changing flywheel keys, I'd recommend a good walk through. Only takes a minute of your facebook, twitter, viral video life wasting time.

slomo


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slomo

How do you get a picture that small? LOL

Go to harbor freight a get a full set of 1/2" sockets and a ratchet. You might use them later.

slomo


#18

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TJRoss

Scrubcadet10 said:
Any luck?
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I borrowed a 15/16 socket from a friend who also had a ratchet big enough. Not having any luck trying to actually remove the flywheel with just by hammering and no puller.


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Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10



#20

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TJRoss

Scrubcadet10 said:
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Will just using a wrench as a pry bar work? That's what I have been doing. Does it need a lot of force to come off?


#21

Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10

TJRoss said:
Will just using a wrench as a pry bar work? That's what I have been doing. Does it need a lot of force to come off?
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depends on how long the wrench is.... if it's a standard size wrench probably not... the flywheel may come of a little harder since the key is mangled in there.
you probably need something at least 18" long...


#22

Beamster

Beamster

TJRoss said:
Yeah I looked into it and that's what I'm going to do. I just didn't want to leave my house.
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Don't have to leave the house. I think most of my tool purchases have been on-line for years. Besides, name brand sockets are hard to find at local stores.


#23

StarTech

StarTech

It just amazes me that poeple will do anything to keep from even borrowing a tool from the local auto parts store but don't even have a second thought about buying those cancer sticks or booze.

The correct tool does make the job a lot easier.


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slomo

StarTech said:
It just amazes me that poeple will do anything to keep from even borrowing a tool from the local auto parts store but don't even have a second thought about buying those cancer sticks or booze.

The correct tool does make the job a lot easier.
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Don't forget he probably has a $1200 cell phone.

slomo


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beerslayer12

cpurvis said:
You can buy individual sockets. They're not that expensive.
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thats true i am in auto repair and once in a while u just need that one time deal and many times i find an individual impact socket for like 8 bucks at napa beats driving around to other shops hoping for a loaner -time wise too !


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