I'm replacing the clutch on my '73 and I'm looking for advice in removing the flywheel. I've done it before using very primal techniques. This time I want to try something less savage. Ideas?

Thanks in advance,

---Chris

Hi Chris:

I'm sure you know what you mean - but I have to say that I an not sure I understand what it is that you are asking.

Can you be more specific... exactly what did you do the first time?

FWIW,

Carl B.

Not sure either but you should be able to get it with an impact wrench. If not, have someone hold a wrench on the front main bolt while someone breaks the fly bolts loose.

Here is what I do to get the flywheel loose.

Once the clutch is off use a piece of metal with 2 holes and place it where the red line is hand tighten the bolts back up.Then remove the center flywheel bolts. The piece of metal will stop the flywheel from turning. This way is easy and quick.

P.S. Pic used from the net.

Whoa!!!^ I didn't know superman had a Datsun!!

280 master.......The owner of that motor must have run on grain alcohol......the flask is still attached to the front of the block! Nice paint job!

Edited May 18, 200916 yr by Diseazd

Hey Guy, no copying! You have to come up with your own block paint scheme when you do your engine.

Whoa!!!^ I didn't know superman had a Datsun!!

Bet you didn't know that Jimmy Neutron had a 510 either, but apparently he is selling it . http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=300313792291

Can't access eBay from work but I am sure it is the same one all the guys on the 510 forum are laughing about on the bay right now Ridiculoso!!!

Edit: 5:08- Yup.... That's the one

Edited May 18, 200916 yr by five&dime

I just used a 6 point socket on a breaker bar and a 3 lb. dead blow hammer. Engine compression was enough resistance on the flywheel with the impact. All bolts came out fine without and scarring of the heads.

Gosh darn it. Now I have to find a totally different theme for my car. I guess I could do Hannah Montana or Sponge Bob paint.

Thanks! Seems like the impact wrench (air ratchet) is the way to go. I've also heard re-inserting one of the tranny bolts and using a prybar into the teeth of the flywheel will keep the motor from turning. I will try that first before I purchase the impact wrench. I am also faced with a replacement tranny that has a stripped out drain plug (!) which may be solved with the impact ratchet as well. May have to make a trip to Harbor Freight.

Thanks again!

---Chris