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1990 Evinrude 70hp Flywheel removal

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What size socket will I need t

What size socket will I need to remove the flywheel? Is there a special tool to remove the flywheel or will a stand automotive wheel puller work? Thanks!
 
try 1 1/16 inch * or -? th

try 1 1/16 inch * or -? thereis a puller has three bolts fine thread should be tap already in flywheel remove nut and washer if there is one then install puller use air gun carefull not to pull bolt thread out a three jaw puller is not a good idea theone you want looks like a harmonic balance puller somewhat good luck
 
"Thanks, The largest spanner I

"Thanks, The largest spanner I've got is a 1 and 1/8 and it's too small so I doubt 1 and 1/16th would fit. from a metric side it appears to be around 34 or 35mm, I just don't want buy this one socket and be wrong. So does anyone know for sure what size it is? Thanks, Jeff"
 
"Next Question:

My Seloc ma

"Next Question:

My Seloc manual tells me the flywheel nut should have been torqued to 100ft lbs. How do I get this nut off with out damaging any other parts? The manual just refers to a "special tool". I've seen one post here where putting the lower end in gear and using "Soft wood" between the clavitation plate and the prop. I could try this but I've already removed the lower end, is there another "Safe" way to do this?

Thanks, Jeff"
 
"JWB, Thanks, Used air, no pro

"JWB, Thanks, Used air, no problem! The three threaded holes for the puller are 5/16" but is it fine or coarse thread. I don't want to strip the threads. Thanks, Again!"
 
"Thanks, Everyone, I got my an

"Thanks, Everyone, I got my answer the threads are fine. The bolts that came with the flywheel puller were coarse for the 5/16" size, mind you other bolt sizes where mixed with both fine and coarse. Thanks, Again all! This concludes my need for help at this time, If need be I 'll start a new discussion."
 
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