Re: Help with 1957 Johnson (RD19) 35 hp Remote Conversions

[luvmyrd19]

quote Phil B:

You can leave the puller on (with the nut ON) and come back later and see if you can torque it a bit more…

Exactly what I did Phil – a couple more hours, and a bit more aggressive use of the strap wrench (found a way to wedge it between the motor and the flywheel so it didn’t slip), and it finally popped! Safely off now and the "new" toothed flywheel ready to install.
Now a new question: Found my coil and points, and other metal areas coated with a thin film of oil. Not sure if it is P Blast residue or if it was just lubricant that should be left around. Before reinstalling the flywheel, what should I do? The points/ condenser were just professionally installed last season (no usage since) and the coils are not cracked. What would you advise before I seal this back up? (If I was more experienced, I think I know the answer: clean up the oil residue (using acetone?), check the gap on the points, maybe apply some lubricant to some specific spots like the crankshaft (please advise), and only then seal ‘er up. I just don’t know if I trust myself to do that yet!