quote FrankR:
What you are doing is raise the whole kaboodle upward so the shaft has somewhere to go (and out of the flywheel). It makes no difference how you raise it. A pry with a big screwdriver is most convenient with most people. Use whatever solid and sturdy fulcrum point is handy to pry against.
quote WetWillie:
I thought you might have a suggestion as to what to pry against when I’m lifting up on the flywheel.
Willie, Not sure if you have a similar spot on your motor but this has worked for me before.
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