How do you get a flywheel to retract?
You need to first clean the pawl spring groove down to shiny bare metal, then DO NOT oil or grease it. The spring to shaft fit creates friction on the shaft to allow the dual pawls to kick out & retract.
What should I do about my flywheel not catching the recoil?
Bought new pawls and pulley off ebay, they fit too tight to even move. Next is to go to the dealer and get the right parts. This really makes me love my 066 with the elastostart and decomp button. You need to first clean the pawl spring groove down to shiny bare metal, then DO NOT oil or grease it.
Why are my pawls not catching the flywheel?
Pawls are worn, but will still engage sometimes. The trick is to pull the rope out and let go of it to set the pawls in position to start. This trick would be OK if the saw started after a couple of pulls, but mine doesn’t, so I tried to fix it. Bought new pawls and pulley off ebay, they fit too tight to even move.
What’s the trick to getting a flywheel to start?
The trick is to pull the rope out and let go of it to set the pawls in position to start. This trick would be OK if the saw started after a couple of pulls, but mine doesn’t, so I tried to fix it. Bought new pawls and pulley off ebay, they fit too tight to even move. Next is to go to the dealer and get the right parts.
How to remove a flywheel from an engine?
If the engine is equipped with a flywheel brake, remove any cover and disconnect the outer end of the brake spring. 3. If your engine is equipped with a flywheel clutch, remove it while holding the flywheel with a flywheel holder or a flywheel strap wrench.
Can a 10.4 clutch fit an 11 ” flywheel?
A 11″ clutch / flywheel most likely won’t fit in your 10.4″ bellhousing. And your starter wont fit the ring gear on the 11″ clutch / flywheel. 2. Ditch the 10.4, bell housing and starter, and look for the 11″ setup. I’ve never seen a flywheel drilled for 2 different size clutches or pressure plates.
How to inspect flywheel and key for replacement?
If the holes are not threaded, use a self-tapping flywheel puller or tap the holes using a 1/4 X 20 tap. 5. Rotate the flywheel puller nuts evenly until the flywheel pops free. Then, remove the flywheel and key. CAUTION! Never strike the flywheel. Even a slightly damaged flywheel presents a safety hazard and must be replaced.
How big is the flywheel on a Chevy pickup?
The flywheel is the 168 tooth, 14″ diameter, with the 3.58″ crankshaft bolt pattern. It’s drilled for the 10.4″ clutch. This engine was out of a 1964 Chevy pickup I purchased, so the flywheel may not be out of a 1977 vehicle.