Re: OMC vs HF flywheel puller

[wetwillie]

Understood, both principle and procedure. I thought you might have a suggestion as to what to pry against when I’m lifting up on the flywheel.
This morning, I bought another set of bolts, used Steve’s idea of marking the length with shrink tubing (excellent & thanks) threaded them in and applied some serious force to the center bolt.
I took your suggestion, Frank, one step further and put a ratcheting tie down strap under the flywheel and over a rafter located directly above. I then tightened up the strap until the motor began to lift the stern up. 🙂 I then heated the area surrounding the crank/flywheel interface until it was hot to the touch. I gave the puller bolt a couple of good solid whacks. Incredible that nothing happened. 🙁
The flywheel remains under tension from the puller and suspended from the overhead rafter. Un-friggin-believable!