cschannuth 3,795 #26 Posted March 22, 2020 1 hour ago, WVHillbilly520H said: Craig try one of these ... https://www.harborfreight.com/Bolt-Type-Wheel-Puller-Set-62620.html. I have had similar el cheapos and they have stood up to some very stubborn harmonic crankshaft balancers then you'll have an extra tool in your Arsenal for other jobs as well... I hope you would believe an ole hillbilly? Absolutely! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 882 #27 Posted March 23, 2020 I have pulled the starters on the opposed twin briggs without removing the flywheel. At least on a vertical, not sure if the horiziontal is the same. There is a spot on the underside of the flywheel that is a void so to speak. I would turn the flywheel until it was over the bolts. Had to use an open end wrench to loosen bolt. Have to leave it in the starter and pull starter out. I think one you can get to easier and the other is under the flywheel. MAy not work on yours though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,795 #28 Posted March 23, 2020 11 hours ago, Howie said: I have pulled the starters on the opposed twin briggs without removing the flywheel. At least on a vertical, not sure if the horiziontal is the same. There is a spot on the underside of the flywheel that is a void so to speak. I would turn the flywheel until it was over the bolts. Had to use an open end wrench to loosen bolt. Have to leave it in the starter and pull starter out. I think one you can get to easier and the other is under the flywheel. MAy not work on yours though. I’ll check it out when I’m home later. Thanks.I’ll check it out when I’m home later. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,795 #29 Posted March 24, 2020 Success!. With tons of help from everybody on this thread I was able to find the correct starter, remove the fly wheel, install the new starter, and get it all buttoned back up. Thanks to everyone! Here’s the proof that it starts again. This thing has always started really well but now it starts as soon as you hit the key. That old starter’s been slipping for quite some time. IMG_6934.MOV 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,137 #30 Posted March 24, 2020 Can't watch the video but it's super cool you got that thing up and running again. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,795 #31 Posted March 24, 2020 21 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Can't watch the video but it's super cool you got that thing up and running again. Dang it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,137 #32 Posted March 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, cschannuth said: Dang it... Oh no worries. It probably works fine. I just can't download anything on to my incredibly intelligent phone. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,795 #33 Posted March 24, 2020 On 3/13/2020 at 9:19 PM, pullstart said: I am of no help, but is that a steel fender pan on there? Looks tough! You were lots of help, by the way... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,721 #34 Posted March 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, cschannuth said: You were lots of help, by the way... Who’da thunk? Glad to know it worked out! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 8,611 #35 Posted March 25, 2020 Sounds pretty nice, all thumbs up 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,067 #36 Posted March 25, 2020 that puller or one like it should easily move that flywheel , LUBRICATE ALL THREADED HOLES , AND ESPECIALLY THE CRANKSHAFT CENTER PUSH POINT. THAT TIGHT FITTING PULLER , GIVES YOU GREAT MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE. you should not tear up anything , just a solid smooth removal pull off the crank . pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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