flywheel removal

[deltajoe]

help, i have a troy bilt 13an77bs011 riding mower i need to take off flywheel cover under the shroud.

so does the nut ,that sits on flywheel inside cover turn clockwise or counter clock wise to remove. i think the pin is sheared

thanks

 

[ILENGINE]

Righty tighty lefty loosey. Or counterclockwise to remove

 

[slomo]

LOOK at the threads. Use magnification if needed and good light.

 

[Bertrrr]

99% it's Counter clock wise to brake it out , never saw one that is left handed thread

 

[SeniorCitizen]

If the wheel rotates CW the nut usually loosens CCW .

 

[deltajoe]

If the wheel rotates CW the nut usually loosens CCW .

thank you good advice

 

[deltajoe]

one more dumb question, lol, anyway i had to take the rocker arm cover off due to leak. looks like i slightly bent the edge taking it off, but don’t look bad. i placed the cover on level surface and it seems minimum imbalance if any.

does anyone think that rtv will seal it?

 

[SeniorCitizen]

Try it without it and if it leaks then doctor it with anything recommended for sealing gaskets . A paper thin coat is the most i recommend .
Hundreds of gaskets are sealed with a purchased sealer every day .

 

[deltajoe]

thanks sounds logical

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

thanks sounds logical

Carefully tap valve cover with small hammer to straighten it. Use a feeler gauge on glass surface to determine how straight it is. Use a gasket plus sealer to seal it if needed.