Model A flywheel removal?

MikinInd · Oct 8, 2015

Trying to remove the flywheel on a 44 slant dash tractor.

How does the casting for hand starting with the steering wheel come off of the flywheel itself? I thought it was just bolted on but after removing the bolts it refuses to come off. What am I missing here?

I'm also not sure how I am going to get at the bolts behind the flywheel that secure it to the crank. I've seen that there was special tools used by the dealers to get at these but is there any other way?

jdal · Oct 8, 2015

Yes, the steering wheel adapter is just held on by the 2 bolts, its probably stuck due to paint and or rust, give it a sound tap with a hammer. The flywheel bolts require a special wrench or with a little ingenuity you can design an adapter. I made my own using 3/4 drive sockets and extensions.

MikinInd · Oct 8, 2015

I did give it some heat and a few raps with a small sledge hammer to no avail. Maybe I'll take a block of wood and get a bit nastier with it next time.

Bob Harvey · Oct 8, 2015

Use some good penetrating oil (NOT WD-40) and let it sit for a day. Apply some heat (not enough to peel the paint off), while 'warm' take a 2# mallet (steel preferred) and smack it sharply all the way around the perimeter (1/2" - 3/4" spacing). I bet you 2 beers it will come off. HTH

JDBRIDER · Oct 8, 2015

Its cast iron. Don't break it.

Olfolks · Oct 9, 2015

I take it by ur handle you are from Indiana, what part ? I have a jd flywheel wrench
for an A if you are close I would let you borrow it and maybe have a look at your A

I am in central Ind just south west of Indy

Kent Petersen · Oct 11, 2015

i have a hooked bar that will roll in to the hole in the crank hub and then i can pry it off dont us a hammer

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