I've had the flywheel off my 340RS/2 a number of times now, and torquing the retaining nut to specs has always been a challenge because the smooth flywheel offers nothing to hold it by.
This week I built a simple tool based on concept of the 00/JDX flywheel holding tool.
Nothing fancy, no paint yet. Started out as a washer, then realizing I needed more thickness to allow the cap screws to get tight, I added the 1/8th inch plate that includes the arm behind the washer.
I used the starter cup for a drilling template, and cut the arm out with the torch. A bit of smoothing and some paint should finish the job.
Flywheel holding tool
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400brian
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Re: Flywheel holding tool
you mean you dont just crank it on with an impact ?? lol you idea looks awesome ! wade
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certificate recipiant of the 13 vintage challenge !! on a 340/s
certificate recipient of the 14 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifire 440
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crossed the start/finish line twice at the 2013 and 2014 I500 on a 78 liquifire 440
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harleysportster
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Re: Flywheel holding tool
The problem with cranking it on with an impact gun is that you can over torque the threads and cause damage either jamming the flywheel on or stripping the threads. Flywheels and clutches should always be torqued up with a torque wrench.
Brian,
Great job, looks like you could turn it over to remove the nut by hand. I had borrowed the orginal JD tool from my local dealer and copied it.
Brian,
Great job, looks like you could turn it over to remove the nut by hand. I had borrowed the orginal JD tool from my local dealer and copied it.
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400brian
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Re: Flywheel holding tool
Pat
That's is possible. I always take them off with the impact, so I didn't feel the need for two arms.
Guys: both the clutches and flywheels need to be torqued, not slammed on with the impact!
That's is possible. I always take them off with the impact, so I didn't feel the need for two arms.
Guys: both the clutches and flywheels need to be torqued, not slammed on with the impact!
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'10, '11, '12, '13,'14,'15,'16,'17, '18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Vintage Challenge Survivor !
72 400 restored, Father bought new in '71
73 X8 restored
'74 340 green machine
'74 X8 9 time VC finisher
'78 Spitfire in progress
2 '75 340S 1 running, one on deck
'78 LF 440 future CC clone
'73 Skiroule RTX 440, 500 mi.
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Re: Flywheel holding tool
Can you learn an old dog new tricks? Kenny
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"I Hunt For it, Purchase it, Haul it, Sometimes Repair it, Sometimes Break it, Then Fix it Again, Label it, Warehouse it, Talk About it, So NOW, HOW Can I Take Any Less $$ For It?"
"God I love the smell of KLOTZ in the morning, That smell, you know that Gasoline/Oil Smell, MAKES the whole place SMELL like.. LIKE VICTORY. You know someday the 2 strokers are gonna end..."
Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?