ebinmaine 68,765 #1 Posted April 23, 2021 While turning the flywheel by hand on my Kohler twin k582 I was noticing a scraping sound. I removed an old acorn shell but the sound remained so I looked at the magnets and one of them is completely free. Can anyone offer tips for removing this beast of a flywheel? Best to use a puller of some sort? Heat or no heat? Where to pry on it? Following that, what can I use to hold the magnet or magnets in place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,614 #2 Posted April 23, 2021 Need pic of flywheel to recommend style of puller. You know the rules! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,183 #4 Posted April 23, 2021 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I removed an old acorn shell but the sound remained so I looked at the magnets and one of them is completely free. How do you see the magnets without the flywheel off? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,765 #5 Posted April 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, pullstart said: How do you see the magnets without the flywheel off? Engine sheet metal is off. If you stand in front of the flywheel and reach into the left hand side there's plenty of space in there that you can see the edge and feel the magnets. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,765 #6 Posted April 23, 2021 1 hour ago, squonk said: Need pic of flywheel to recommend style of puller. You know the rules! I'm going to have to get after my local photographer later. 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,614 #7 Posted April 23, 2021 38 minutes ago, pullstart said: How do you see the magnets without the flywheel off? LAVA VISION!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,961 #8 Posted April 23, 2021 Manuals can be helpful Watch out for the set screw that isn't something I have seen on singles or smaller Twins. NO PRYING puller only 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,765 #9 Posted April 23, 2021 Here ya go folks. Pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #10 Posted April 23, 2021 Auto zone has a puller for 20 bucks. l went to rent one for the same price and they told me l didnt have to bring it back. It came with a case and all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,961 #11 Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) Is this the roll pin? Edit: Guess not ....goes in front of nut if used. Edited April 23, 2021 by pfrederi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,765 #12 Posted April 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Is this the roll pin? Sure looks it Paul. I can check it in a few hours.... Hopefully that one's not too awful much fun to remove. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,961 #13 Posted April 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Sure looks it Paul. I can check it in a few hours.... Hopefully that one's not too awful much fun to remove. see my edit not the pin however manual mentions bending lock tabs don't see those in picture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,765 #14 Posted April 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, pfrederi said: lock tabs Yes sir those are there although maybe not able to be seen. I pried 2 up yesterday evening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,614 #15 Posted April 23, 2021 Tap those threads in the holes. Harmonic balancer puller and Git er Done! (Make sure The Paint Dept is there to catch it when it pops so it doesn't drop on your tootsies! ) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,765 #16 Posted April 23, 2021 1 hour ago, squonk said: Tap those threads in the holes. Harmonic balancer puller and Git er Done! I have a 2 or 3 jaw puller. Actually several in different sizes. If I use just the center piece of that without the Jaws would that be like a harmonic balancer puller? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,614 #17 Posted April 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I have a 2 or 3 jaw puller. Actually several in different sizes. If I use just the center piece of that without the Jaws would that be like a harmonic balancer puller? As long as you attach 2 bolts to those flywheel holes and pull from them yes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,614 #18 Posted April 23, 2021 Kinda like this: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #19 Posted April 23, 2021 I had to remove a roll pin from a briggs starter couple weeks ago I thought about giving the whole tractor away ! Best of luck to you sir! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,765 #20 Posted April 23, 2021 Just now, OldWorkHorse said: I had to remove a roll pin from a briggs starter couple weeks ago I thought about giving the whole tractor away ! Best of luck to you sir! Roll. Pin. Punches. Only way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #21 Posted April 23, 2021 Used them she didn't wanna budge she was stubborn. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,765 #22 Posted April 23, 2021 1 minute ago, OldWorkHorse said: Used them she didn't wanna budge she was stubborn. Yeah buddy.. those things get rust welded right into place quite well sometimes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,614 #23 Posted April 23, 2021 Air hammer with a roll pin punch made for it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,961 #24 Posted April 23, 2021 I want a set!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,765 #25 Posted April 23, 2021 1 minute ago, pfrederi said: I want a set!!!! Yeah me too. Looks like just over 50 bucks. That would be a worthwhile investment the first time or two that you used it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
