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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Quick Fly wheel question?

Once again sorry,sure its a dumb question but never done this before so learning alot. I just about have my motor ready to come out for its replacement.
What I need to know is if theres any good way to get the flywheel off the converter? The bolts have been on for 20 years or so and won't move. Used a 2 foot break over bar an everything. Have my prob is I lose all my power because the fly wheel spins. Can I put someone on the harmonic balancer with a ratchet wrench or something?
Was also wondering if the 305 flywheel can be used on the 350? Both use a 168 tooth wheel right? Last thing I noticed is when I pulled my brand new starter off the teeth on the gear were curved and bent up. The flywheel didn't look to bad but a few sections of teeth,bout 8 in a row in several places were a little raw(been rubbing,shiny metal). Prolly just need to shim out the starter right?
If the fly wheel would convert and advice for removal is main thing I needed but figured I would through the other in since I making the post. Goal is to have this engine out and new engine in by the end of next weekend.
Thanks in advance
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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Re: Quick Fly wheel question?

They sell a special tool to hold flywheel dont know whether autozone will loan it to you or not also spray knockloose on it for two or three days.
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 12:47 AM
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Re: Quick Fly wheel question?

Flywheel off your converter? Do you mean the flexplate?

If your tranny is an auto, it's called a flexplate just for clarification.

The tool he is referring too looks something like this: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WMR-W80510/
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 03:52 AM
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Re: Quick Fly wheel question?

OR you simply wedge a screwdriver between the block and teeth
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Re: Quick Fly wheel question?

Thanks, see if I can't pick that up as a loaner tool from oriely's or something. I thought about the screwdriver or a rock or something but was just worried I may do some damage since some of the teeth on the flexplate already were slightly damaged. Of course as old as it is I guess I should be happy the wheel looks as good as it does,lol.
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