Is it possible to remove a flywheel with just a crescent wrench?

[Scrubcadet10]

I have that exact same engine on my pushmower, i can look it at and see what works.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

My 15/16" socket fit right on perfect.. you may need a short extension on your wrench or a deep well 15/16"

 

[TJRoss]

My 15/16" socket fit right on perfect.. you may need a short extension on your wrench or a deep well 15/16"

Thanks my biggest socket is 3/4. Going to the store tomorrow to get a 15/16

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Any luck?

 

[gdtractor]

It's really just that I have to use a wrench vertically and going down with it because the bolt is in circular cup and that's in the way of getting in there the way you are supposed to do it (horizontally). Not sure if you can get enough leverage doing that.

I would buy or borrow a socket. I have tried “cheap” ways many times and it ends up costing me more for things they have broken ?

 

[slomo]

I hit something and need to put a new flywheel key in. I just need to take it off.

Old timers would walk the yard prior to mowing. Pickup any limbs and bicycles left in the grass. Unless you like changing flywheel keys, I'd recommend a good walk through. Only takes a minute of your facebook, twitter, viral video life wasting time.

slomo

 

[slomo]

How do you get a picture that small? LOL

Go to harbor freight a get a full set of 1/2" sockets and a ratchet. You might use them later.

slomo

 

[TJRoss]

Any luck?

I borrowed a 15/16 socket from a friend who also had a ratchet big enough. Not having any luck trying to actually remove the flywheel with just by hammering and no puller.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

 

[TJRoss]

Will just using a wrench as a pry bar work? That's what I have been doing. Does it need a lot of force to come off?