Cockshutt 540 with the F162 continental engine. I have removed the connecting rods and the main bearing caps. I want to remove the crankshaft but when I lift it, something is holding it from coming up at the front of the engine. In the parts book I see some kind of thrust washer and pin in the sketch. Does that pin go thru the washer and fit into the block, such that I have to pull the crank gear, then pull off that washer to lift crank?
I see the crank gear has threaded holes for a puller. Do I have to heat the crank gear before pulling or will it come free easily?.
I see the crank gear has threaded holes for a puller. Do I have to heat the crank gear before pulling or will it come free easily?.