Trying to find out what I would need to do to remove the flywheel from a Farmall h. The teeth are badly chipped because of a bad starter. I know I have to split the tractor. But after that I'm having troubles with if I have to remove the clutch if I have to readjust the clutch. Or whatever process would be needed to remove the flywheel and get it back on there.
Farmall h flywheel removal
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There's also an alignment dowel in the crankshaft too. May take some jiggling to get it loose from the crankshaft. They are heavy, so be careful..!!
Here is a video showing reinstalling the flywheel. If you have an extra bolt the same size/thread, cut the head off and screw it in the crankshaft to sorta hold the flywheel, while you align the dowel. It shows this in the video around the 3 minute mark.
Here is a video showing reinstalling the flywheel. If you have an extra bolt the same size/thread, cut the head off and screw it in the crankshaft to sorta hold the flywheel, while you align the dowel. It shows this in the video around the 3 minute mark.
D.H. Kundert
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Squach253 has some great videos and are a great source of information and how-to's.
I'm sure you know that the starter ring gear can be replaced, but a hot torch (oxy-acetylene) will make the removal much easier, but it can be tapped off with a hammer and a drift, however, I have seen a few that were welded on for whatever reason. For installation, flywheel should be as cold as you can get it and put the ring gear in the oven 400-500°F (preferably when the wife isn't home) or whatever means you have at your disposal. The ring gear when hot should slide right onto the flywheel, making sure it is fully seated on the flywheel as it cools. If it moves some while cooling, tap it into place with a brass drift and a hammer.
I'm sure you know that the starter ring gear can be replaced, but a hot torch (oxy-acetylene) will make the removal much easier, but it can be tapped off with a hammer and a drift, however, I have seen a few that were welded on for whatever reason. For installation, flywheel should be as cold as you can get it and put the ring gear in the oven 400-500°F (preferably when the wife isn't home) or whatever means you have at your disposal. The ring gear when hot should slide right onto the flywheel, making sure it is fully seated on the flywheel as it cools. If it moves some while cooling, tap it into place with a brass drift and a hammer.
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Yeah thank you much man. I've seen some videos on that.