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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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Help removing counterweight

Hi... Is There A Trick To Getting The Counter Weight Off. . . I'm Having Some Trouble ...
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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I'm assuming you're talking about the rear counterweight. I'm also assuming you already removed the big 54mm nut holding it on.

That said, put the big nut on a few threads to keep the counterweight from going flying. Put a prybar behind the counterweight to put some pressure against it, then beat the hell out of it with a hammer. I normally use a dead blow hammer, but sometimes you gotta use a metal hammer. This will shock it loose and it will pop free. If you've been working on it for a while and it's not coming, that means you aren't hitting it hard enough.

Be real careful not to hit anything you shouldn't, like the threads on the eccentric shaft - another good reason to have the nut on there.

You'll hear the sound of the counterweight when struck change to a dull note when it finally pops free.

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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Or use a harmonic puller like above.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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quick question when re-installing the counter weight does it have to go in a certain position? thanks
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by streetdreamzny
quick question when re-installing the counter weight does it have to go in a certain position? thanks
With the key, there is only one way for it to go on.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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Thanks Guys. . . I'll To Post Some Pics After Motor Swap...
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