Fly wheel removal

[NY " Z "]

The problem is the flywheel keeps spinning when I try to remove the bolts. How do I prevent it from spinning whithout damaging it?

[280~Master]

I used a bolt from the clutch and one from the starter. Then took a piece of metal (1/8th inch) with two holes in it (it was about 3 to 4 inches long) and screwed in one bolt to the flywheel then with the other hole I lined it up with the starter bolt and screwed it in. I didn't tighten the bolts all the way down. Then removed the fly wheel bolts one by one. This will keep it from spinning on you.

[=Enigma=]

That's some good thinking there John. I'll ahve to remember that one when it comes time to build a new engine for my Z.

[Gav240z]

I used a bolt from the clutch and one from the starter. Then took a piece of metal (1/8th inch) with two holes in it (it was about 3 to 4 inches long) and screwed in one bolt to the flywheel then with the other hole I lined it up with the starter bolt and screwed it in. I didn't tighten the bolts all the way down. Then removed the fly wheel bolts one by one. This will keep it from spinning on you.

Exactly what I do :rambo:

[TBK1]

if you have access to an impact wrench there should be no need to do anything, they will break loose with out spinning the flywheel!

[NY " Z "]

John, Thanks for the info.

sounds like a great solution.

Marcio

[ZSaint]

I have a 1" piece of 3/16 steel with a hole in one end and pointed on the other. I use it for taking the bolts out and torquing them back on. (use it on on the left side for removeal and the right side for torque) I just put a tranny mount bolt through the hole and stick the pointing end into the ring gear. I have a thick washer under the strap to get it lined up properly. I have had this mechanism for 30 years and it works great every time. (KISS) It also works for removing & torquing the front balancer on the crank.

[texasz]

This can be answered in two words: "impact wrench"

Now if you do not have access to one then this is a bit more difficult and the above advice should be considered.

[ZSaint]

Do you really think you can zip a bolt all the way out of a high-pressure pressure plate with a torque wrench. Gawd, I hope not! Can you say 'warp' or 'cracked'? Flywheel, no problem but watch out for the clutch cover!

[280~Master]

hope this helped you and you got the flywheel off ok. I ended up having to do this about 3 weeks ago. This way is alot easier than trying to hold the flywheel with a long rod or something of that short.

[hls30.com]

I have always used a high torque impact wrench(Harbor Freight Thundersomething), and never had a flywheel get away from me...

Will