Thank you for making a clear no BS video! Very easy to understand and I also appreciate you pointing out the things not to do in the process!

Wow! This is so easy!! Today I have learned a new technique on how to remove very stubborn lawn mower flywheels!!! Thanks.

The OLD MAN here, just wanted to say your using the right hammer. A lot of people think a regular hammer works but it has less weight and striking surface. Saw that cracked flywheel, over torquing the flywheel nut will also split an aluminium flywheel always check the torque specifications. No need to use nickel anti seize on the crankshaft taper since it affects torque specifications given and even though you think it will allow easier removal it will also create over torquing and split the flywheel.

I always used a block of bronze to hit with the hammer to protect the crankshaft

I came into this video like that dude on the TikTok... What?! No wayyy! I had the same thing happen. Hit a stump and sheared off the flywheel key. But, I am happy to say that it worked great. Thanks!

worked like a charm! Great video. Right to the point!

Excellent! It seemed hopeless, but your technique worked perfectly!

I hope this is what my mower needs ... Excellent instructional video ... and the narration is the best I have seen on YT !!!

Ur methods save me man I was at this flywheel for hours until I watch this video headed off in 5 minutes thanks man keep on making them

Best explanation I've seen so far.

They make threaded caps that allow a bigger vibration transfer which work pretty good.

Thank you for sharing your skill. Great instructions indeed!

Thanks for showing me this neat trick, I enjoyed your video! Removing flywheels was challenging so I made makeshift pulling tools out of long screws, some bolts and bed rail parts (used some cutters and drilling in the process of making the “tool” but your method is much faster!) the big screw in the center is to be turned by a wrench to apply pulling effort while outer screws fit into surrounding holes of the flywheel (I’m bad at explaining things). I turn trash mowers into treasure mowers because half my equipment I got was free, fresh from the curb! Keep up the good work! I like doing repairs on small engine equipment and collecting parts for cannibalization into replacement machines (I consider safe operation so no corners are cut, safety 1st!). You, my friend are fast and efficient which is a really big help, thank you!

THANKS SOOOO MUCH. Option two worked great.

Brilliant- worked like a charm

Terrific, ,,...mallet and pry bar leverage, did the trick! Thx for putting-up your vid!

Worked like a charm!! I ordered the wrong sized puller and was at a lose as to how to proceed. Thanks so much.

As always very good explanation and totorial my friend. I've got some popping going on on old shakey when I start her up. Believe I'll replace the plug first before I get to worked up to see if that eliminates my popping but if not I'll be using your demo & info to replace the flywheel key. Thanks again for always sharing with us.

Great vid, I’ve got a stubborn flywheel I’m trying to remove that the hammer and pry bar just isn’t enough. I’m heading to HF to get a cheap air hammer. Wish me luck. 🤞

Thankyou again another one of your videos helped me, very nicely explained

I have a air hammer but sometimes a big hammer is needed

Very helpful, thank you!

Thank you. It worked at the first try.

Very good video. knowledgeable and informative.

Brilliant! You just saved me $120 (!) on a briggs and stratton flywheel puller 🙂

You are very good teacher!!! Thanks again!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇨🇦

I also use some wd40 on crankshaft to help it loosen up. Often times that helps .

Very helpful as always thank you.

Nice shades 👍 good explanation ⭐

Fantastic video

Good advice

I tried the hammer method on a stubborn tecumseh flywheel, never did it again. Almost ruined the threads on the crankshaft. I now have several different pullers, even some for pulley's and blade adapters. Best to have the right tool for the job.

Thanks man. subbed and liked 👍

Thank you 👌

Awesome show😊😊

Thank you diagnosed and fixed

Thank you.

Thank you sir.

Great info it saved me from buying a puller I would not use for more than one repair.

What can you do if the flywheel is too deep and the starter pull can't grab the cub?

Nice job, 👍👍

Excellent video - very easy to follow and clear!!!

super clear as what and why, thumbs up for you! Question, do you need to have some space bt the crankshaft and ground so that give shock? I have already removed the engine from the mower case, and can I do your way on the ground? thanks

Do you have a video on how to open the engine on a craftsman lawnmower like this one? I was trying to take it apart but it only open half way and it won’t open using bar or hammer

It’s in the really old B/S manual But they were cast iron blocks so I don’t use a hammer but a puller

Putting the nut back on flush with the top of the shaft (to protect the threads)--awesome tip! As was the case with a couple other people in the comments, this video saved me from having to buy the flywheel puller, and I wasn't crazy about the idea of having to spend $12+ on what amounts to a bunch of nuts and bolts and a metal plate. Thank you!

Does this hurt the thrust bearing?

what about the key way thats ground into cranck shaf does it need to be removed to if so how u didnt show us im talking about key at 7:02 the keyway ?

two different shops and each sold me a different flywheel key for my 6.5 HP Tecumseh lawnboy mower. (LV195EA-362044D) #611298 rectangle/no odd shapes. Solid steel. Listed as replacement part number per Tecumseh. #611004 The other key appears to be aluminum. Slightly taller than the listed above and shaped like an “L” with one end being thicker and the other. Should I go with the second one since it’s aluminum?

thank you blessings ---great tutorial video Hare Krishna

Would this work for a small go kart engine?

Thanks so much! You’re a true lifesaver

50% acetone and 50% automatic transmission fluid mixed and squirted down the crankshaft also helps break the rust bond.

My auger control doesn't stay engaged when I engage my drive control, any videos or suggestions on how to fix it?

I have an old 1960s David Bradley/Sears & Roebuck chainsaw that I’m trying to get the flywheel off of since the ignition coil and points are located underneath the flywheel. Unfortunately the body/shroud of the chainsaw is in the way of being able to pry up on the flywheel and I don’t see any way to remove the shroud. I have tried and tried to break this flywheel loose, but it is thoroughly stuck good!

That’s a good bar and wide is better plus less chance of damage to engine

I only use the hammer if it gets me maddddd funny ha ha!!!!

How do you get the nut off correctly without it just spinning around? Everything I tried to use to hold it still just slips out.

The other thing is that the cooling fin,s on today's engine,s are made of plastic the key also keep,s the engine in perfect timing great job on the engine fly wheel removal

Hey Eliminator I have a ?? For u. I have a weed eater /trimmer or weed strimmer as Mick calls it that says it’s 4 stroke. How can that be. I thought weed trimmers were all 2 stroke. Can u explain???

Hi! I have a problem with my ariens 522 snowblower, when i start it bacfires and it runs erratically . Any suggestions? Thanks

I was try to remove the frywheel but it got stuck can't be remove and start to crack where said pull. I new this going to happen alway get stuck in top jobs.

My crankshaft seal started leaking oil bad after I did this so be careful

What should I do if my crankshaft is cracked?

So you can damage the crankshaft there is a tool for that. Very simple. Puller

I saw someone mow over a water main cover , ruined the nice lawnmower ...

Unfortunately, this technique did not work for me.

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Only works if ur lucky 😂woth nut still damages threads if it doesnt come in like 3 solid whacks

To remove a flywheel, do you recommend the use of a "knock-off hub"? This slender, metal plug is threaded from inside to follow upper crankshaft threads, above the flywheel. The procedure for flywheel removal (which I have seen) is to remove the cup nut and cup, then thread the hub all the way down the upper crankshaft to the upper crankshaft bearing housing, then back off the hub about one full revolution. At this point, the hub's top portion will protrude above the crankshaft. Now, by striking the hub with a mallet, the knock-off hub transfers force to the crankshaft, but more softly, as it rotates slightly with the hammer blow. Your video is good content, and addresses a problem all of us eventually will meet with older mowers. We thumbed UP and subscribed. No douibt, you have noticed many viewers agree-- your thumbs UP/DOWN ratio is 310/6.

The Waffle House Has Found Its New Host (this worked perfectly btw thanks a lot 👍)

its funny how you show us how to do it the hard way first. an air chisel is the easiest way to get those to pop off without damaging anything and air chisels are so cheap. last one i bought was $15 brand new from princess auto. i would never use a hammer unless i had no other option. if you damage the crank it usually becomes cheaper to just replace the engine.

Many lawnmowers Have been thrown away because of shared Key

If you are making a living as a "PRO" why not get the proper tool that only costs $30-$40 which you will use over & over &over to do it right?