Re: Flywheel persuasion

[frankr]

Well you have done everything right. Personally, I would have lifted harder (pry with a screwdriver), and used a slightly smaller hammer. Don’t feel like the Lone Ranger, you aren’t the first to break the flywheel. OMC had problems with that and redesigned the flywheel hub because of it. There was a service bulletin on it.

Nah, you didn’t damage any bearings by lifting with your hand.

What to do next is a good question. I suppose try heat. If the flywheel and bolts will withstand it, get meaner with the puller. Worst case is you might wind up cutting it off.