West Bend Shark flywheel question

[david-bartlett]

I finally brought the West Bend inside to start working on it. Right off I have a question regarding the flywheel. This one has 3 holes in it that hold the rope pulley on, but they seem to far away from the crankshaft to be effective for pulling the flywheel. I am afraid of bending something if I use them.

What is my best option? Flywheel knocker, or something that I have not thought of yet?

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[frankr]

Since I know darn well I’ve never had a 3-bolt puller that big, I must have used a knocker. That’s just my assumption on a long-ago situation.

[retiredoz]

One of my old manuals makes reference to a special Knockout Nut part # T-2910 to use on 30-50 hp models, T-2909 for 10,12 and 15-hp models.

Lift up on the edge, it says, and strike nut with a medium hammer. Not too hard. Flywheel nut torque for 30-50 hp is 75 ft/lbs, 45 for 10,12, and 15s.

[frankr]

Looking a the picture, I see that they drilled balance holes in the rope sheave. I hope that thing only fits on one way. Otherwise, it would be awfully easy to put it on so it’s way out of balance.

[david-bartlett]

quote FrankR:

Looking a the picture, I see that they drilled balance holes in the rope sheave. I hope that thing only fits on one way. Otherwise, it would be awfully easy to put it on so it’s way out of balance.

Frank,

I noticed that too, so I marked both before I took it apart.

[amuller]

I don’t know about this one. But many West Bend flywheels don’t have puller holes, so I think they must have been comfortable with people using knockers.

[david-bartlett]

The knocker did the trick. One love tap with my 2 pound hammer. Got the points dressed and wicks oiled and closed it back up.

On to the fuel system.

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