shoopie Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Strap wrenches just weren't doing it for me so I decided to make a simple flywheel holder. Started with some aluminum track from the Bimini top that was on my boat. I cut to the desired length and drilled 2 holes the right distance apart for the holes in the flywheel. Then I slid 2 3/8" nuts into the track and threaded 2 3/8"x1" bolts into the nuts through the holes. Then I just had to grind it in a notch so the socket would fit on the flywheel nut. And there you go. Wont cost more than a couple bucks if you have the track. Really simple to make And makes removing the flywheel a hell of a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 I'm confused as to what the heck you are doing with this tool. I've never once had to use a strap wrench or any kind of odd-ball tool to hold my flywheel for any purpose, or to get it off. What the heck are you doing with this thing and why?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopie Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 To hold the flywheel in place so I can tighten/loosen the nut...? I don't really see where there could be any confusion.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa_smurf49319 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 most buzz on off with impact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopie Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 i know i could just use an impact gun but i never have my compressor near by or set up so i just made this up one day and now its just quicker for me to do it by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonbon Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I'm confused as to what the heck you are doing with this tool. I've never once had to use a strap wrench or any kind of odd-ball tool to hold my flywheel for any purpose, or to get it off. What the heck are you doing with this thing and why?? Quit trolling. Troll. X2 on the impact, I just carry an electric one with me wherever I go. Works great on lugs when you got a flat on the truck too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacman450 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 The nut is pretty tight if never removed. battery operated impact didnt touch mine.. i couldve used that tool instead of having to drive to town and have a shop do it.. good little idea man. thanks for the info.. i see where this could really come in handy if other tools fail.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2otoofast4u Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Just wedge a screwdriver between the pickup and th flywheel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopie Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Just wedge a screwdriver between the pickup and th flywheel... great way to fuck up your pickup and your gapping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonbon Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 great way to fuck up your pickup and your gapping I'm going out on a limb saying that was sarcasm. But then again you never know. Again impact, never had a problem. But if you need a tool I suppose that would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 To hold the flywheel in place so I can tighten/loosen the nut...? I don't really see where there could be any confusion.... The confusion is why you don't just use the proper tools / methods? Sounds like you need a better equipped toolbox. LOL Dewalt makes some great 18v battery powered impact guns. I know BonBon has one and I have one. I use mine for crap all over the banshee. Changing tires, clutch hub nut, sprocket nut, flywheel, changing tires on my trailer... they have a million uses. Its a good investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) The nut is pretty tight if never removed. battery operated impact didnt touch mine.. i couldve used that tool instead of having to drive to town and have a shop do it.. good little idea man. thanks for the info.. i see where this could really come in handy if other tools fail.. You didn't have a big enough impact then. lol BonBon has the 18v monster tard one and it will zip the lugs off my F350 no problem & I know they are torqued down a lot more than the flywheel nut ever should be, even from the factory. Maybe you guys should try and use a little heat on the nut before trying to remove it. I put blue loctite on the nut and the taper any time I install a flywheel, so I usually hit the nut with a little propane torch before I remove it anyway. This would probably help you guys out a bunch. That, and a good impact. haha. Edited January 3, 2011 by BigRed350x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Just wedge a screwdriver between the pickup and th flywheel... ROFL I don't see anything wrong with that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthwall Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 this works well as long as its not your first time doing it with a lil heat. I have melted crankes. doing this but at the same time you can make it better dont gett in a hurry and we dont have the cuncks stealing my identity lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boise_banshee Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 My 18v dewalt impact is great for the flywheel 1/2" drive, (full size-not the mini) with a strap wrench+impact, works like a champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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