Auto to manual counterweight question
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Auto to manual counterweight question
I just removed the flywheel (auto) and need to install the manual one.
The counterweight from the auto is still on, I do remove it right?
Is it threaded on? Sorry this is my first attempt at such a feat.
The counterweight from the auto is still on, I do remove it right?
Is it threaded on? Sorry this is my first attempt at such a feat.
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The flywheel is a taper onto the eccentric shaft, and there is a key to set the rotation.
. The shop manual shows a special tool that is a puller, you could make a simple one with a bar with 2 holes in it.
Some people use a big prybar under that flywheel and give it a good whack with a hammer.
You can sell that auto flywheel, as mentioned they work with the aftermarket light flywheels.
. The shop manual shows a special tool that is a puller, you could make a simple one with a bar with 2 holes in it.
Some people use a big prybar under that flywheel and give it a good whack with a hammer.
You can sell that auto flywheel, as mentioned they work with the aftermarket light flywheels.
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Yeah I really don’t want to go the light route. I have a stock one resurfaced and ready to go. Might try a wheel puller, I’ve been prying on it, no joy so far.
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#8
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Mark the year on the counterweight in case you forget because they're not the easiest to distinguish.
Last edited by j_tso; 01-31-21 at 10:05 PM.
#9
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Giving a flywheel (OE or Aluminum) a good couple of wacks has never failed for me. Even flywheels that were last attached in Hiroshima. Also never had to use a pry bar, just the hammer.
Brass hammers are dirt cheap at places like Harbor Freight and they don't mess anything up. Good tool to own. But yeah, if the flex plate has no value, have at it.
Brass hammers are dirt cheap at places like Harbor Freight and they don't mess anything up. Good tool to own. But yeah, if the flex plate has no value, have at it.
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Got it off finally. Should I lube that rubber seal that fits around the flywheel or just clean?
Thought about replacing it but it’s not been leaking, I lean towards if it ain’t broke don’t fix it...
Thought about replacing it but it’s not been leaking, I lean towards if it ain’t broke don’t fix it...
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The 6 bolts hold the rear stationary gear. Pop the whole thing out and you can remove the rear seal on a workbench with a screwdriver or seal puller.
You could remove the seal in place if you can pull on it with some sort of hook tool that won't scratch the eccentric shaft.
You could remove the seal in place if you can pull on it with some sort of hook tool that won't scratch the eccentric shaft.
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#16
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Note that on the internal side of the stationary gear there is an o-ring that you need to be aware of. Make sure it isn't damaged when you pry out the stationary gear.
It can be purchased separately:
https://www.atkinsrotary.com/store/7...3-10-555A.html
It can be purchased separately:
https://www.atkinsrotary.com/store/7...3-10-555A.html
#17
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that counter weight is gold... hard to find .. mark
and hold on to it..
and hold on to it..
#18
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Racing Beat had a number of these available when I bought my light aluminum flywheel several years ago - you might check with them, but as others have said, hang onto it because it's valuable.
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just looked. .. they do have them
Last edited by JOE68; 02-09-21 at 10:18 PM.
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