Need Help With Tecumseh 3.5hp

[tenlizard]

ok i get the point...i got it off yesterday however when i wanted to reassemble it...the nut wouldn't go on correctly...i tried the wrench and it stripped the whole nut...i'm going to buy another nut today and see what happens.

 

[Russ2251]

Probably damaged from hammering with metal. Inspect threads and use a thread chaser otherwise another nut will be lost. Might wanna check for bent crankshaft end.

 

[tenlizard]

just bought a new crankshaft on ebay. 23.00 shipped. i tried the thread chaser, however, it didn't work. it was the correct size and thread and everything. it was a 7/16" 20. it was a huge pain in the @$$!

 

[jr dragster T]

You give up and buy a new crank holy cow. It'd take me 10 minutes and carefull filing. Glad your not remove my flywheel on my Rhino engine. $450 crankshaft!

 

[tenlizard]

then what's the proper procedure on removing a flywheel without damaging the crank?

 

[Russ2251]

Just bump with non-metal mallet and small piece of 2x4. Hasn't failed me yet with hundreds (literally) of engines.

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

I use a brass deadblow while prying on the wheel..

 

[Russ2251]

I use a brass deadblow while prying on the wheel..

I never EVER pry.
Never saw brass dead blow. Rubber or plastic is my experience.

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Its gotta be pretty old, very heavy with the steel handle.

 

[jr dragster T]

I never EVER pry.
Never saw brass dead blow. Rubber or plastic is my experience.

My dad's dad machined one for us a LONGGGG time ago before he died.

 

[Russ2251]

Dead blow mallets contain pellets to help prevent bounce and give most bang per whack. Also known as nonrecoil mallets.
I used to use a lead hammer until it became totally mushroomed.
Tool I use now is this: Estwing #27E

 

[tenlizard]

Just bump with non-metal mallet and small piece of 2x4. Hasn't failed me yet with hundreds (literally) of engines.

i wish i knew this before i did it with a steel hammer!