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  #11  
Old January 13th 07, 12:44 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
Will Honea[_1_]
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Default #&^#%$ Flywheel Removal

On Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:51:40 -0600, DougW wrote:

> Stupendous Man wrote:
>>> it doesn't bounce. Need to redo my lead mallet. Basically I took
>>> a steel hammer handle and poured a lead head around it. Apart from
>>> making the sand mold it's not that hard. For the casting I just
>>> use my small sledge as the form.

>>
>> I just used a hole saw in some 2x4s and plugged the gaps with wet
>> paper towels.. They catch fire, but the lead hardens fast enough to
>> where it doesn't run out. J&L industrial sells lead mallets for under
>> $20, but shipping is by weight.

>
> That's an idea. Bet I could make a mold using 2x4s. Could even hinge it
> with a door hinge and use another hinge to close the mold. Once the wood
> chars it should be good for a long time.
>


It's overkill for making hammers, but plaster of paris makes an excellent
mold material for lead. You can even use plastic wrap as a separator and
make split molds with it. Just be sure to bake it in the oven for an hour
or so to get it good and dry before using it - lead splatters can make
uncomfortable spots on your hands, arms, whatever is exposed if the
plaster is wet when you pour..

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Old January 13th 07, 03:53 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Default #&^#%$ Flywheel Removal

> That's an idea. Bet I could make a mold using 2x4s. Could even hinge it
> with a door hinge and use another hinge to close the mold. Once the wood
> chars it should be good for a long time.


I made about 10 at once, three 2x4s stacked aND NAILED TOGETHER WITH A 3
inch hole (kinda heavy, a 2 inch would be decent weight), and a one inch
thru the center piece for the knurled pipe handle. One more piece for the
bottom and wet paper towel stuck down the handle about an inch from the end
crosspin ( a 1.5 inch piece of 1/4 inch mild rod to retain the head when it
deforms). I split the mold with an ax to get them out.


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Old January 23rd 07, 05:58 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
wb
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Default #&^#%$ Flywheel Removal

Carl wrote:
> You can use the round end of a wrench on a bolt head wedged against
> something. I have also jacked up a wood block to the crankshaft pulley. I
> have also pulled the starter and wedged something between the flywheel teeth
> and the hole in the bellhousing.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Carl
>
>
> > wrote in message
> oups.com...
>> Does anyone have any advise on loosening flywheel bolts? I have an 88
>> Jeep wrangler and am working on replacing the clutch. I want to get
>> the flywheel resurfaced, but I can't get the thing loose. For one, I
>> am having a heck of a time trying to keep the thing from turning with a
>> pry bar in one hand, and having enough leverage with the other to
>> muscle up on the bolt. I don't have air tools at my disposal. Any
>> tricks on keeping the flywheel from turning so I can put my all into
>> the breaker bar?
>>
>> I wish my new year workout would build muscle faster and maybe I could
>> do it
>>

>
>

I ended up getting a hold of an impact wrench and worked the bolts off.
Much easier than messing around with the pry bar and breaker bar. Air
tools are great and a nice addition to my set of tools (my wife says
toys
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Old January 23rd 07, 06:12 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
Carl[_3_]
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Default #&^#%$ Flywheel Removal

Sometimes they can make all the difference in the world. Thanks for the
follow-up.

Carl

"wb" > wrote in message
et...
> Carl wrote:
>> You can use the round end of a wrench on a bolt head wedged against
>> something. I have also jacked up a wood block to the crankshaft pulley. I
>> have also pulled the starter and wedged something between the flywheel
>> teeth and the hole in the bellhousing.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> > wrote in message
>> oups.com...
>>> Does anyone have any advise on loosening flywheel bolts? I have an 88
>>> Jeep wrangler and am working on replacing the clutch. I want to get
>>> the flywheel resurfaced, but I can't get the thing loose. For one, I
>>> am having a heck of a time trying to keep the thing from turning with a
>>> pry bar in one hand, and having enough leverage with the other to
>>> muscle up on the bolt. I don't have air tools at my disposal. Any
>>> tricks on keeping the flywheel from turning so I can put my all into
>>> the breaker bar?
>>>
>>> I wish my new year workout would build muscle faster and maybe I could
>>> do it
>>>

>>
>>

> I ended up getting a hold of an impact wrench and worked the bolts off.
> Much easier than messing around with the pry bar and breaker bar. Air
> tools are great and a nice addition to my set of tools (my wife says toys
>



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Old January 24th 07, 03:58 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Default #&^#%$ Flywheel Removal

On my '82, there are some holes on the plate that the flywheel mounts
to. If there are some on yours, you should be able to jam a
screwdriver in there and stop it from rotating.

Michael

On Jan 11, 5:53 pm, wrote:
> Does anyone have any advise on loosening flywheel bolts? I have an 88
> Jeep wrangler and am working on replacing the clutch. I want to get
> the flywheel resurfaced, but I can't get the thing loose. For one, I
> am having a heck of a time trying to keep the thing from turning with a
> pry bar in one hand, and having enough leverage with the other to
> muscle up on the bolt. I don't have air tools at my disposal. Any
> tricks on keeping the flywheel from turning so I can put my all into
> the breaker bar?
>
> I wish my new year workout would build muscle faster and maybe I could
> do it


 




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